



Lawrence Park, Pennsylvania
Lawrence Park, PA Profile
Lawrence Park, PA, population 4,048 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Erie county,
about 3.6 miles from Erie and 77.4 miles from Buffalo.
In the 90's the population of Lawrence Park has declined by about 6%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lawrence Park area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Lawrence Park Statistics
Lawrence Park Gender Information
Males in Lawrence Park: 1,876 (46%)
Females in Lawrence Park: 2,172 (54%)
As % of Population in Lawrence Park
Race Diversity in Lawrence Park
White: 99%
African American: 1%
As % of Population in Lawrence Park
Age Diversity in Lawrence Park
Median Age in Lawrence Park: 39.4 (Males in Lawrence Park: 37.7, Females in Lawrence Park: 40.7)
Lawrence Park Males Under 20: 14%
Lawrence Park Females Under 20: 14%
Lawrence Park Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lawrence Park Females 20 to 40: 12%
Lawrence Park Males 40 to 60: 12%
Lawrence Park Females 40 to 60: 13%
Lawrence Park Males Over 60: 10%
Lawrence Park Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Lawrence Park
Lawrence Park Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Lawrence Park Median Household Income: $ 40,625
Lawrence Park Median Value of Homes: $ 72,000
Law Enforcement in Lawrence Park
Reported crimes in the Lawrence Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 201
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 56
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,680
Lawrence Park Location Information
Elevation: 560 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lawrence Park
Wesleyville 0.9 Miles
Erie 3.6 Miles
Northwest Harborcreek 3.7 Miles
North East 10.6 Miles
McKean 12.0 Miles
Fairview-Ferndale 14.6 Miles
Waterford 14.6 Miles
Avonia 14.7 Miles
Wattsburg 15.0 Miles
Ripley 17.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lawrence Park
(Population 100,000+)
Erie 3.6 Miles
Buffalo 77.4 Miles
Cleveland 97.3 Miles
Akron 107.1 Miles
Pittsburgh 118.4 Miles
Rochester 140.7 Miles
Detroit 155.3 Miles
Warren 155.3 Miles
Sterling Heights 156.5 Miles
Livonia 171.1 Miles
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Facts
The color of .crack. cocaine depends upon several factors including the origin of the cocaine used, the method of preparation . with ammonia or baking soda . and the presence of impurities, but will generally range from white to a yellowish cream to a light brown. Prescription Drugs: As adolescents get older, their use of prescription medications increases. The 2007 National Survey on Drug Use and Health percentages for prescription drugs used non-medically were: 1.4 percent for ages 12-13; 3.4 percent for 14-15 year-olds; 4.9 percent for those 16-17 years old. The drugs also are readily available, as adolescents are finding the drugs from nearby sources. Fifty-three percent of those who abused pain reliever prescription drugs obtained the drugs from a friend or relative. The danger of prescription drugs with these age groups, beyond the age of first use, is addiction to other substances. For example, a 2005 report found 70.2 percent of youths who non-medically used stimulants also used marijuana, compared to 12.1 percent of marijuana users that did not also use prescription drugs. The use of drugs from the medicine cabinets is not limited to taking prescription drugs; cough medicine abuse is on the rise as well. A SAMSHA report in January of 2008 revealed that within one year, nearly 1 million people, aged 12 to 25, used over-the-counter cough medicine to get high. Much of the economic burden of substance abuse and dependence falls on the population that does not abuse drugs or alcohol. Economic costs to governments for alcohol problems were $57.2 billion in 1992, compared with $15.1 billion for private insurance, $9 billion for victims, and $66.8 billion for alcohol abusers and members of their households. Society bears these costs in a variety of ways, including alcohol-related crimes and trauma (for example, motor vehicle crashes); government services (such as criminal justice and highway safety); and various social insurance programs (such as private and public health insurance, life insurance, tax payments, pensions, and social welfare insurance). Understanding what is involved in recovery:You cannot force someone you love to stop abusing drugs. As much as you may want to, and as hard as it is seeing the effects of drug abuse, you cannot make someone stop using. The final choice is up to them. The right support can help you make positive choices for yourself, and balance encouraging your loved one to get help without losing yourself in the process. Don’t expect your loved one to be able to quit without support. Withdrawal symptoms can be unpleasant, painful, and even deadly. While medical input is always a good idea, if your loved one is addicted to benzodiazepines or is a heavy drinker, withdrawal can be dangerous and should be done under medical supervision. Recovery will be an ongoing process. Someone who abused drugs will not suddenly be a cured person once sober. Drug use may have been masking painful feelings that will bubble up to the surface. Many in recovery experience depressed moods for up to a year or more as their brain reestablishes from the drug abuse. Learning new coping skills to resist cravings, and how to apply them in stressful situations, is an ongoing process. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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