




Franklintown, Pennsylvania
Franklintown, PA Profile
Franklintown, PA, population 532 , is located
in Pennsylvania's York county,
about 58.7 miles from Baltimore and 81.7 miles from Washington.
In the 90's the population of Franklintown has grown by about 43%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Franklintown has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Franklintown Statistics
Franklintown Gender Information
Males in Franklintown: 267 (50%)
Females in Franklintown: 265 (50%)
As % of Population in Franklintown
Race Diversity in Franklintown
White: 99%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: -1%
As % of Population in Franklintown
Age Diversity in Franklintown
Median Age in Franklintown: 29.4 (Males in Franklintown: 27.9, Females in Franklintown: 30.6)
Franklintown Males Under 20: 17%
Franklintown Females Under 20: 13%
Franklintown Males 20 to 40: 21%
Franklintown Females 20 to 40: 20%
Franklintown Males 40 to 60: 8%
Franklintown Females 40 to 60: 13%
Franklintown Males Over 60: 3%
Franklintown Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Franklintown
Franklintown Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Franklintown Median Household Income: $ 43,409
Franklintown Median Value of Homes: $ 85,800
Franklintown Location Information
Elevation: 700 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Franklintown
Dillsburg 2.4 Miles
Wellsville 5.2 Miles
Lake Meade 6.4 Miles
York Springs 6.6 Miles
Boiling Springs 7.3 Miles
Mt Holly Springs 9.0 Miles
Mechanicsburg 9.6 Miles
Lewisberry 9.8 Miles
East Berlin 10.0 Miles
Hampton 10.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Franklintown
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 58.7 Miles
Washington 81.7 Miles
Arlington 82.1 Miles
Alexandria 88.0 Miles
Allentown 89.0 Miles
Philadelphia 99.1 Miles
Elizabeth 153.9 Miles
Newark 157.2 Miles
Pittsburgh 158.6 Miles
Paterson 161.1 Miles
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Facts
Other studies such as the Rat Park experiments suggest that morphine is less physically addictive than others suggest, and most studies on morphine addiction merely show that "severely distressed animals, like severely distressed people, will relieve their distress pharmacologically if they can." In these studies rats with a morphine "addiction" overcome their addiction themselves when placed in decent living environments with enough space, good food, companionship, areas for exercise, areas for privacy. More recent research has shown that an enriched environment may decrease morphine addiction in mice. Often barbiturate and benzodiazepine abuse occurs in conjunction with the abuse of another substance or drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. In these cases of polydrug abuse, the treatment approach must address the multiple addictions. Alcohol and tobacco1 are among the top causes of preventable deaths in the United States. Moreover, these substances often are used together: Studies have found that people who smoke are much more likely to drink, and people who drink are much more likely to smoke. Dependence on alcohol and tobacco also is correlated: People who are dependent on alcohol are three times more likely then those in the general population to be smokers, and people who are dependent on tobacco are four times more likely than the general population to be dependent on alcohol. Motivational Therapy: Most studies of drug treatment show that a large number of patients drop out of their treatment programs. Studies also show that most individuals who do remain in treatment succeed in breaking the habit. As a result of these findings, researchers believe that a cocaine user's commitment to stop taking drugs is the most important factor affecting chances for success. Motivational therapy focuses on the person's motivation to change and aims to strengthen his or her desire to quit. |
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 Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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