




Jersey Shore, Pennsylvania
Jersey Shore, PA Profile
Jersey Shore, PA, population 4,482 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Lycoming county,
about 101.4 miles from Allentown and 136.3 miles from Rochester.
In the 90's the population of Jersey Shore has grown by about 3%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jersey Shore area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Jersey Shore Statistics
Jersey Shore Gender Information
Males in Jersey Shore: 2,055 (46%)
Females in Jersey Shore: 2,427 (54%)
As % of Population in Jersey Shore
Race Diversity in Jersey Shore
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Jersey Shore
Age Diversity in Jersey Shore
Median Age in Jersey Shore: 35.6 (Males in Jersey Shore: 33.9, Females in Jersey Shore: 37.2)
Jersey Shore Males Under 20: 14%
Jersey Shore Females Under 20: 15%
Jersey Shore Males 20 to 40: 14%
Jersey Shore Females 20 to 40: 14%
Jersey Shore Males 40 to 60: 11%
Jersey Shore Females 40 to 60: 12%
Jersey Shore Males Over 60: 8%
Jersey Shore Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Jersey Shore
Jersey Shore Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Jersey Shore Median Household Income: $ 30,594
Jersey Shore Median Value of Homes: $ 67,500
Law Enforcement in Jersey Shore
Reported crimes in the Jersey Shore area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 88
Burglary: 23
Larceny-theft: 100
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,928
Jersey Shore Location Information
Elevation: 600 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jersey Shore
Avis 2.8 Miles
Salladasburg 5.6 Miles
Dunnstown 9.0 Miles
Castanea 10.1 Miles
Lock Haven 10.5 Miles
Loganton 11.8 Miles
Garden View 11.9 Miles
Duboistown 11.9 Miles
Flemington 12.0 Miles
Mill Hall 13.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jersey Shore
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 101.4 Miles
Rochester 136.3 Miles
Baltimore 136.6 Miles
Syracuse 140.0 Miles
Philadelphia 140.2 Miles
Buffalo 143.0 Miles
Pittsburgh 152.4 Miles
Erie 159.2 Miles
Washington 160.0 Miles
Arlington 160.2 Miles
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Facts
The 1996 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse estimated the number of users of illicit drugs in the United States to be about 13 million. In addition, the survey estimated that 10% of Americans abuse or are dependent on alcohol, and 25% of Americans smoke cigarettes. Many times when family and friends try to "help" alcoholics, they are actually making it easier for them to continue in the progression of the alcohol abuse. This baffling phenomenon is called enabling, which takes many forms, all of which have the same effect -- allowing the alcoholic to avoid the consequences of his actions. This in turn allows the alcoholic to continue merrily along his (or her) drinking ways, secure in the knowledge that no matter how much he screws up, somebody will always be there to rescue him from his mistakes. Alcoholism usually has strong negative effects on marital relationships. Separated and divorced men and women were three times as likely as married men and women to say they had been married to an alcoholic or problem drinker. Almost two-thirds of separated and divorced women, and almost half of separated or divorced men under age 46 have been exposed to alcoholism in the family at some time. Exposure was higher among women (46.2 percent) than among men (38.9 percent) and declined with age. Exposure to alcoholism in the family was strongly related to marital status, independent of age: 55.5 percent of separated or divorced adults had been exposed to alcoholism in some family member, compared with 43.5 percent of married, 38.5 percent of never married, and 35.5 percent of widowed persons. Nearly 38 percent of separated or divorced women had been married to an alcoholic, but only about 12 percent of currently married women were married to an alcoholic. Marijuana has a wide range of pharmacologic effects that suggest actions like those of stimulants such as the AMPHETAMINES, hallucinogens such as LSD, and depressants such as alcohol, SEDATIVES, atropine, or MORPHINE. Thus, marijuana does not fit any single traditional pharmacologic classification, and, hence, must be considered as a separate class. |
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 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.
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.
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.
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