




Gastonville, Pennsylvania
Gastonville, PA Profile
Gastonville, PA, population 3,002 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Washington county,
about 12.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 98.2 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Gastonville has declined by about 3%.
Gastonville Statistics
Gastonville Gender Information
Males in Gastonville: 1,428 (48%)
Females in Gastonville: 1,574 (52%)
As % of Population in Gastonville
Race Diversity in Gastonville
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Gastonville
Age Diversity in Gastonville
Median Age in Gastonville: 42.1 (Males in Gastonville: 40.4, Females in Gastonville: 43.6)
Gastonville Males Under 20: 12%
Gastonville Females Under 20: 11%
Gastonville Males 20 to 40: 12%
Gastonville Females 20 to 40: 12%
Gastonville Males 40 to 60: 14%
Gastonville Females 40 to 60: 16%
Gastonville Males Over 60: 10%
Gastonville Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Gastonville
Gastonville Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Gastonville Median Household Income: $ 42,270
Gastonville Median Value of Homes: $ 88,700
Gastonville Location Information
Elevation: 940 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gastonville
Finleyville 0.5 Miles
Jefferson Hills 4.1 Miles
New Eagle 4.3 Miles
Baidland 4.5 Miles
McMurray 4.9 Miles
West Elizabeth 5.2 Miles
Monongahela 5.3 Miles
Bethel Park 5.4 Miles
Elizabeth 5.7 Miles
Baldwin 5.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gastonville
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 12.7 Miles
Akron 98.2 Miles
Cleveland 123.6 Miles
Erie 129.6 Miles
Columbus 160.2 Miles
Arlington 181.7 Miles
Washington 183.8 Miles
Alexandria 186.6 Miles
Buffalo 190.8 Miles
Baltimore 191.9 Miles
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Facts
On the body's exterior, excessive drinking can permanently enlarge skin blood vessels, resulting in a permanent flushed look. It inflames the skin, making certain skin conditions, such as rosacea and psoriasis, worsen. Alcohol also is high in calories and can lead to weight gain. Many people, mostly men, develop what is known as a "beer belly." Being overweight has its own health risks (e.g., diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure). Heavy cocaine users and binge cocaine users can experience visual and auditory hallucinations. A tactile hallucination (a hallucination involving the sense of touch) called "cocaine bugs" causes users to feel imaginary bugs crawling under their skin. Users can scratch or use a knife to try to remove the "bugs" in reaction to this sensation. In 1999, two NIDA-funded studies confirmed that heavy cocaine use can cause long-lasting brain impairment. In one study, it was found that the user's problem-solving skills and cognitive skills lagged behind that of moderate or non-users. In a second study, a month after last use, heavy users performed much worse than moderate or non-users in tasks involving planning and reasoning. Users can become psychologically dependent on cocaine, using the drug to take the place of real-life experiences and problem-solving strategies. People who become dependent and then quit using cocaine often experience an intense craving for the drug long after the last use. The growing purity level of street heroin sold in American cities and suburbs is one of the most worrisome aspects of the drug's resurgence. Users accustomed to 25% purity can easily overdose if they use the same amount of the drug that is 50% or 70% pure. In a 2004 report, the National Drug Intelligence Center revealed that in 65 percent of all emergency room visits related to methadone use, another drug was also present. Frequently the second drug was alcohol. When used together, methadone and alcohol magnify each others' effects. Drinking while taking methadone can lead to very poor motor control, vomiting and breathing problems, coma, and asphyxiation. |
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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