



Fullerton, Pennsylvania
Fullerton, PA Profile
Fullerton, PA, population 14,268 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Lehigh county,
about 1.8 miles from Allentown and 49.8 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Fullerton has grown by about 9%.
Fullerton Statistics
Fullerton Gender Information
Males in Fullerton: 6,849 (48%)
Females in Fullerton: 7,419 (52%)
As % of Population in Fullerton
Race Diversity in Fullerton
White: 86%
African American: 4%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Fullerton
Age Diversity in Fullerton
Median Age in Fullerton: 39.1 (Males in Fullerton: 37.4, Females in Fullerton: 40.7)
Fullerton Males Under 20: 11%
Fullerton Females Under 20: 10%
Fullerton Males 20 to 40: 15%
Fullerton Females 20 to 40: 15%
Fullerton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Fullerton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Fullerton Males Over 60: 10%
Fullerton Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Fullerton
Fullerton Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Fullerton Median Household Income: $ 43,048
Fullerton Median Value of Homes: $ 114,900
Fullerton Location Information
Elevation: 350 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fullerton
Catasauqua 1.6 Miles
Allentown 1.8 Miles
North Catasauqua 1.9 Miles
Hokendauqua 2.3 Miles
Coplay 2.9 Miles
Northampton 4.0 Miles
Fountain Hill 4.6 Miles
Bethlehem 5.4 Miles
Emmaus 6.5 Miles
Freemansburg 6.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fullerton
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 1.8 Miles
Philadelphia 49.8 Miles
Elizabeth 66.3 Miles
Newark 68.6 Miles
Paterson 71.0 Miles
Jersey City 73.5 Miles
New York 77.2 Miles
Yonkers 85.0 Miles
Stamford 105.3 Miles
Baltimore 110.7 Miles
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Facts
About 10.1 million persons age 12 to 20 years reported current use of alcohol in 2001. This number represents 28.5 percent of this age group for whom alcohol is an illicit substance. Of this number, nearly 6.8 million, or 19.0 percent, were binge drinkers and 2.1 million, or 6.0 percent, were heavy drinkers. In 2001, more than 1 in 10 Americans, or 25.1 million persons, reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least once in the 12 months prior to the interview. The rate of driving under the influence of alcohol increased from 10.0 to 11.1 percent between 2000 and 2001. Among young adults age 18 to 25 years, 22.8 percent, drove under the influence of alcohol. LSD was first synthesised by Albert Hoffman while working for Sandoz Laboratories in Basel in 1938. Some years later, during a re-evaluation of the compound, he accidentally ingested a small amount and described the first ‘trip’. During the 1950s and 1960s, Sandoz evaluated the drug for therapeutic purposes and marketed it under the name Delysid®. It was used for research into the chemical origins of mental illness. Recreational use started in the 1960s and is associated with the ‘psychedelic period’. Amphetamines: Amphetamines are 1-phenyl-2-propylamine compounds which are colourless. Amphetamines occur as volatile liquids. They are a class of drugs used as stimulants of the central nervous system. In the 1920s Amphetamines were used most widely, in the US for medical reasons, essentially to treat depression and obesity. In 1914 Amphetamines were used in Germany as appetite suppressants. They became available in Australia (illicitly) in the mid-1980s. Ecstasy (MDMA) is a variant of Amphetamines. It was first developed to suppress appetite and subsequently found to have stimulating effects. It has been long thought that alcoholism is more prevalent in people with lower educational levels and in those who were unemployed. A thorough 1996 study, however, reported that the prevalence of alcoholism among adult welfare recipients was 4.3% to 8.2%, which was comparable to the 7.4% found in the general population. There was also no difference in prevalence between poor African Americans and poor whites. People in low- income groups did display some tendencies that differed from the general population. For instance, as many women as men were heavy drinkers. Excessive drinking may be more dangerous in lower income groups; one study found that it was a major factor in the higher death rate of people, particularly men, in lower socioeconomic groups compared with those in higher groups.... |
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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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