




Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
Forty Fort, PA Profile
Forty Fort, PA, population 4,579 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Luzerne county,
about 50.6 miles from Allentown and 92.4 miles from Paterson.
In the 90's the population of Forty Fort has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Forty Fort has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Forty Fort area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Forty Fort Statistics
Forty Fort Gender Information
Males in Forty Fort: 2,123 (46%)
Females in Forty Fort: 2,456 (54%)
As % of Population in Forty Fort
Race Diversity in Forty Fort
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Forty Fort
Age Diversity in Forty Fort
Median Age in Forty Fort: 41.5 (Males in Forty Fort: 39.2, Females in Forty Fort: 43.4)
Forty Fort Males Under 20: 12%
Forty Fort Females Under 20: 11%
Forty Fort Males 20 to 40: 12%
Forty Fort Females 20 to 40: 13%
Forty Fort Males 40 to 60: 13%
Forty Fort Females 40 to 60: 15%
Forty Fort Males Over 60: 9%
Forty Fort Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Forty Fort
Forty Fort Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Forty Fort Median Household Income: $ 40,306
Forty Fort Median Value of Homes: $ 99,800
Law Enforcement in Forty Fort
Reported crimes in the Forty Fort area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 202
Burglary: 12
Larceny-theft: 61
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,635
Forty Fort Location Information
Elevation: 555 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Forty Fort
Swoyersville 0.9 Miles
Pringle 1.0 Miles
Luzerne 1.3 Miles
Kingston 1.5 Miles
Courtdale 1.8 Miles
Edwardsville 2.1 Miles
Wilkes-Barre 2.3 Miles
Wilkes-Barre Township 2.5 Miles
Wyoming 3.1 Miles
West Wyoming 3.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Forty Fort
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 50.6 Miles
Paterson 92.4 Miles
Newark 96.6 Miles
Elizabeth 96.9 Miles
Philadelphia 99.1 Miles
Jersey City 101.4 Miles
New York 105.3 Miles
Yonkers 105.9 Miles
Stamford 122.8 Miles
Syracuse 123.1 Miles
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Facts
The PATS statistics mirror the results of the 2004 Monitoring the Future (MTF) study. An annual survey of drug use among eighth, tenth, and twelfth-grade students, the MTF is performed by the University of Michigan and funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Although amphetamine use was down slightly among eighth and tenth graders, about 10 percent of high school seniors reported recreational use of the drug in 2004. A study conducted by University of Michigan Substance Abuse Research Center scientists, detailed in the journal Addiction in 2005, tracked the usage of amphetamines beyond high school. Of nearly 11,000 randomly selected college students, 6.9 percent of them reported nonmedical prescription stimulant use at least once in their lives. About 4.1 percent admitted using prescription stimulants in the past year, and 2.1 percent used them in the past month. The authors of the study concluded that "high-risk behavior" such as this "should be monitored further." They added, "intervention efforts are needed to curb this form of drug abuse." Individuals who have consumed small amounts of alcohol experience a notable decline in their ability to focus on the task at hand. Many alcohol-related traffic accidents are caused because an intoxicated driver has a very short attention span. Drunk drivers are a lot more likely to become distracted, and as soon as they stop focusing on the road, crashes are likely to occur. Drivers must be able to receive and interpret sensory information. On the road, the ability to make reasonable assessments at a moment's notice is an indispensable skill. Research has shown that when a driver is intoxicated, the amount of sensory input they are able to correctly interpret and respond to is decreased. Overall cocaine use in the United States has decreased during the past 20 years, but new research shows that the decrease occurred among those who are highly educated, while use of the addictive drug among non-high school graduates did not decline. Researchers believe the difference is due to a lack of access to health warnings and resources. Using data from the 1979-2002 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the researchers found that in the 1980s the number of persistent users of cocaine among high school and college graduates dropped dramatically and fell below the cocaine use of non-high school graduates for the first time. They also found that during the same time period, the number of first-time users of cocaine steadily decreased over the years regardless of their level of education. For cocaine addicts, the road to recovery is long and extremely difficult. Like dependency in general, dependency on cocaine never goes away. A reaction to cocaine in humans ends up being a way of life and even death. Withdrawals from any method of using cocaine result in deep depression, irritability, loss of energy, and intense cravings. To help fight these intense cravings the addicts must first admit he has a problem and then do something about it. Addicts can check into a Rehabilitation Center for help and support to get off of the drug that once ran their life. If this is what the addict chooses to do, they must first be purged of the drug by detoxification. After detox the addict may live at the Rehab Center from six months to one year until they are completely clean and drug free. Now one can have a better understanding of the causes, the effects, and the available treatments for cocaine addictions. Remember, cocaine does more then harm your body, it runs your life. |
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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