




Kingston, Pennsylvania
Kingston, PA Profile
Kingston, PA, population 13,855 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Luzerne county,
about 49.9 miles from Allentown and 93.0 miles from Paterson.
In the 90's the population of Kingston has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kingston has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kingston area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Kingston Statistics
Kingston Gender Information
Males in Kingston: 6,320 (46%)
Females in Kingston: 7,535 (54%)
As % of Population in Kingston
Race Diversity in Kingston
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
As % of Population in Kingston
Age Diversity in Kingston
Median Age in Kingston: 43.0 (Males in Kingston: 39.3, Females in Kingston: 46.4)
Kingston Males Under 20: 11%
Kingston Females Under 20: 11%
Kingston Males 20 to 40: 12%
Kingston Females 20 to 40: 12%
Kingston Males 40 to 60: 12%
Kingston Females 40 to 60: 14%
Kingston Males Over 60: 10%
Kingston Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Kingston
Kingston Household Average Size: 2.16 people
Kingston Median Household Income: $ 33,611
Kingston Median Value of Homes: $ 94,000
Law Enforcement in Kingston
Reported crimes in the Kingston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 141
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 54
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 971
Kingston Location Information
Elevation: 544 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kingston
Pringle 1.1 Miles
Edwardsville 1.1 Miles
Wilkes-Barre 1.4 Miles
Courtdale 1.5 Miles
Forty Fort 1.5 Miles
Luzerne 1.7 Miles
Wilkes-Barre Township 1.7 Miles
Larksville 2.1 Miles
Swoyersville 2.4 Miles
Plymouth 2.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kingston
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 49.9 Miles
Paterson 93.0 Miles
Newark 97.1 Miles
Elizabeth 97.3 Miles
Philadelphia 98.4 Miles
Jersey City 101.9 Miles
New York 105.7 Miles
Yonkers 106.6 Miles
Stamford 123.6 Miles
Syracuse 124.2 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
Detox
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Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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