



Fountain Hill, Pennsylvania
Fountain Hill, PA Profile
Fountain Hill, PA, population 4,614 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Lehigh county,
about 5.0 miles from Allentown and 46.5 miles from Philadelphia.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fountain Hill has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fountain Hill area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Fountain Hill Statistics
Fountain Hill Gender Information
Males in Fountain Hill: 2,107 (46%)
Females in Fountain Hill: 2,507 (54%)
As % of Population in Fountain Hill
Race Diversity in Fountain Hill
White: 87%
African American: 4%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Fountain Hill
Age Diversity in Fountain Hill
Median Age in Fountain Hill: 39.9 (Males in Fountain Hill: 37.6, Females in Fountain Hill: 42.4)
Fountain Hill Males Under 20: 12%
Fountain Hill Females Under 20: 12%
Fountain Hill Males 20 to 40: 13%
Fountain Hill Females 20 to 40: 14%
Fountain Hill Males 40 to 60: 12%
Fountain Hill Females 40 to 60: 13%
Fountain Hill Males Over 60: 9%
Fountain Hill Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Fountain Hill
Fountain Hill Household Average Size: 2.28 people
Fountain Hill Median Household Income: $ 40,318
Fountain Hill Median Value of Homes: $ 83,700
Law Enforcement in Fountain Hill
Reported crimes in the Fountain Hill area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 22
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 524
Burglary: 21
Larceny-theft: 165
Motor vehicle theft: 15
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,389
Fountain Hill Location Information
Elevation: 366 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fountain Hill
Bethlehem 2.1 Miles
Freemansburg 3.1 Miles
Hellertown 3.2 Miles
Middletown 4.4 Miles
Fullerton 4.6 Miles
Allentown 5.0 Miles
Catasauqua 5.6 Miles
North Catasauqua 5.9 Miles
Coopersburg 6.2 Miles
Hokendauqua 6.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fountain Hill
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 5.0 Miles
Philadelphia 46.5 Miles
Elizabeth 62.3 Miles
Newark 64.8 Miles
Paterson 67.7 Miles
Jersey City 69.7 Miles
New York 73.3 Miles
Yonkers 81.6 Miles
Stamford 102.1 Miles
Baltimore 111.3 Miles
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Facts
How do you recognize the fact that you have drinking problems? When is it plain to see that you are engaging in alcohol abuse or alcoholism? When is the "right time" to deal with your drinking problems and get the alcohol rehabilitation you require? If you have hopelessly struggled to discontinue your drinking or if you sworn to yourself that your drinking days are over and then you were made aware that you were drinking excessively just a few days later, the odds are exceedingly good that you have drinking problems. The major point of emphasis here is that if you have made an effort to quit drinking and cannot get this accomplished, then your drinking is controlling you, instead of the other way around. Similarly, if it takes increasingly more amounts of alcohol to get the same “high,” more likely than not you need to recognize the fact that you have drinking problems. Codependence can be a serious problem for children. In all families, children must balance two competing childhood needs: (1) Children need to be unconditionally loved by their parents and to feel that they are at the center of things and (2) children also have the opposite need to rely completely on powerful and good parents; or in other words, to have others be at the center of things. Parents who have problems with alcohol or drug addiction are often unable to put their children at the center of family attention. They cannot tolerate not being the center of relationships, even at the expense of their children's needs. Children then sacrifice their own need for attention, allowing the parent to remain at the center. In this way children can become codependent. Professionals who work in the field of addiction agree that huge numbers of people have found help for their problems through the concept of codependence. By understanding the concept, they can learn how to cope with their own problems and stop blaming themselves for the problems and failures of a loved one. Rohypnol - is both physically and psychologically addictive. Withdrawal symptoms peak 3-5 days after last use, and include extreme anxiety, muscle pain, headache, hallucinations, and seizures. Some withdrawal symptoms, including cardiovascular collapse, can be fatal. When adolescents are involved in drug abuse, not only their family but their peer group and school play important roles. Parents are with their children for limited periods of time. Adolescents pick up many of their values, attitudes, and behaviors from friends and school. Peers introduce most new drug users to drugs. Peers also help new users continue to experiment, leading them to develop regular patterns of use, including greater dependency. Researchers find consistent evidence of the relationship between drug abuse and dropping out, poor performance and underachievement in school. A low grade-point average and dropping out of school are strongly associated with a young person's involvement with drug-abusing peers, according to some research. Parents' involvement in schoolwork and activities reduces the chances of a child being seriously involved in drug use. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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