




Leith-hatfield, Pennsylvania
Leith-Hatfield, PA Profile
Leith-Hatfield, PA, population 2,820 , is located
about 40.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 125 miles from Akron.
Through the 90's Leith-Hatfield's population has grown by about 16%.
Leith Hatfield Statistics
Leith Hatfield Gender Information
Males in Leith Hatfield: 1,300 (46%)
Females in Leith Hatfield: 1,520 (54%)
As % of Population in Leith Hatfield
Race Diversity in Leith Hatfield
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
As % of Population in Leith Hatfield
Age Diversity in Leith Hatfield
Median Age in Leith Hatfield: 45.5 (Males in Leith Hatfield: 44.9, Females in Leith Hatfield: 46.2)
Leith Hatfield Males Under 20: 12%
Leith Hatfield Females Under 20: 12%
Leith Hatfield Males 20 to 40: 8%
Leith Hatfield Females 20 to 40: 10%
Leith Hatfield Males 40 to 60: 15%
Leith Hatfield Females 40 to 60: 15%
Leith Hatfield Males Over 60: 12%
Leith Hatfield Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Leith Hatfield
Leith Hatfield Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Leith Hatfield Median Household Income: $ 50,690
Leith Hatfield Median Value of Homes: $ 118,500
Leith Hatfield Location Information
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Leith Hatfield
Uniontown 1.1 Miles
Hopwood 1.4 Miles
East Uniontown 1.8 Miles
Oliver 2.3 Miles
Fairchance 4.5 Miles
Smithfield 7.2 Miles
New Salem-Buffington 7.3 Miles
Dunbar 8.7 Miles
Republic 9.6 Miles
Masontown 9.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Leith Hatfield
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 40.9 Miles
Akron 125.4 Miles
Cleveland 152.0 Miles
Erie 156.3 Miles
Arlington 157.1 Miles
Washington 159.3 Miles
Alexandria 161.6 Miles
Baltimore 171.0 Miles
Columbus 173.7 Miles
Richmond 202.4 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol or drug use can place young people at higher risk for contracting an STD, as those whose use alcohol and drugs are more likely to have sex with multiple partners. A controlled substance that has served as a template for the design of new look-alike OPIOID drugs is MEPERIDINE (Demerol). A slight change in its chemical structure yields the drug known as MPPP (1-methyl-4-propionoxy-4-phenylpyridine ), a meperidine look-alike drug, which is known on the streets as synthetic heroin. In California in 1982, four young drug abusers developed Parkinsonian symptoms after the illicit intravenous use of street HEROIN. The analysis of their remaining drug samples revealed the presence of both MPPP and MPTP. The dealer involved in this illicit synthesis and sale of MPPP was a bad chemist, since MPTP represents a side product formed through the inadequate control of the temperature and/or acidity of the chemical reaction. The health consequences for heroin addicts are numerous, and many of them are extremely serious. The most serious threat of all is the ever-present possibility of taking a fatal overdose of the drug. When heroin overdose occurs, the drug's depressant effect on the respiratory system prevents the body from getting a sufficient amount of oxygen, and the user falls into a coma. The user's respiratory system continues to slow to the point where the body simply loses its impulse to breathe. As no oxygen whatsoever reaches the bloodstream, the user goes into cardiac arrest and dies. With the purity level of street heroin currently ranging from zero to 90 percent, it is extremely easy for users to underestimate the strength of a new batch of the drug and overdose on it. The purity level of a given batch of heroin is dictated by how much "cut" (additive) has been mixed with the drug by dealers who seek to increase their sales profits. Since users have no way of know- ing what substances have been added to heroin, additional danger lies in the possibility that poisonous agents are present in the drug. Repeated use of stimulants can lead to feelings of hostility or paranoia in some users. Single high doses can produce dangerously high body temperatures and an irregular heartbeat. |
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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.
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 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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