



Hatfield, Pennsylvania
Hatfield, PA Profile
Hatfield, PA, population 2,605 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Montgomery county,
about 23.8 miles from Philadelphia and 24.9 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Hatfield has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hatfield has been growing at an annual rate of 3.2 percent.
Hatfield Statistics
Hatfield Gender Information
Males in Hatfield: 1,273 (49%)
Females in Hatfield: 1,332 (51%)
As % of Population in Hatfield
Race Diversity in Hatfield
White: 82%
African American: 2%
Asian: 12%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Hatfield
Age Diversity in Hatfield
Median Age in Hatfield: 34.8 (Males in Hatfield: 34.1, Females in Hatfield: 35.4)
Hatfield Males Under 20: 13%
Hatfield Females Under 20: 12%
Hatfield Males 20 to 40: 17%
Hatfield Females 20 to 40: 17%
Hatfield Males 40 to 60: 13%
Hatfield Females 40 to 60: 12%
Hatfield Males Over 60: 6%
Hatfield Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Hatfield
Hatfield Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Hatfield Median Household Income: $ 45,975
Hatfield Median Value of Homes: $ 133,200
Hatfield Location Information
Elevation: 332 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hatfield
Souderton 2.6 Miles
Lansdale 2.8 Miles
Kulpsville 3.2 Miles
Telford 3.3 Miles
Montgomeryville 3.7 Miles
Harleysville 4.6 Miles
Chalfont 4.8 Miles
North Wales 4.9 Miles
Silverdale 4.9 Miles
Sellersville 5.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hatfield
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 23.8 Miles
Allentown 24.9 Miles
Elizabeth 63.1 Miles
Newark 67.1 Miles
Jersey City 71.3 Miles
Paterson 73.8 Miles
New York 74.4 Miles
Yonkers 86.2 Miles
Baltimore 97.7 Miles
Stamford 106.7 Miles
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Facts
Because heroin is an illegal drug and can be handled and cut (mixed with other ingredients) by various suppliers before it reaches street-level users, those who use the drug never know how potent or pure the heroin they are using is until they use it. Long-term use of Rohypnol can produce physical dependence. The level of dependence is even greater than that of drugs such as heroin and morphine. When individuals stop taking Rohypnol suddenly after regular use, they can experience a range of complications. Mild problems include restlessness and anxiety. More severe complications include tremor (shaking), hallucinations, and convulsions similar to severe alcohol withdrawal. These complications can be avoided if the withdrawal takes place under medical supervision. Most abused drugs are not only mentally addictive but physically addictive as well. Tolerance is built up to the drug. More and more of the drug is needed to achieve the desired effect. As the body physically adjusts to the drug, trying to cut down or stop is unpleasant or even painful. These withdrawal symptoms, depending on the drug, can include shakes, chills, severe aches and pains, difficulty sleeping, agitation, depression, and even hallucinations or psychosis. Avoiding withdrawal adds to the urgency of keeping up drug abuse and increases drug dependence. In 2004, 6.0 million persons were current users of psychotherapeutic drugs taken nonmedically (2.5%). These include 4.4 million who used pain relievers, 1.6 million who used tranquilizers, 1.2 million who used stimulants, and 0.3 million who used sedatives. These estimates are all similar to the corresponding estimates for 2003. |
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.
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.
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.
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".
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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