




Lower Burrell, Pennsylvania
Lower Burrell, PA Profile
Lower Burrell, PA, population 12,608 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Westmoreland county,
about 14.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 99.2 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Lower Burrell has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lower Burrell has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lower Burrell area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Lower Burrell Statistics
Lower Burrell Gender Information
Males in Lower Burrell: 5,937 (47%)
Females in Lower Burrell: 6,671 (53%)
As % of Population in Lower Burrell
Race Diversity in Lower Burrell
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Lower Burrell
Age Diversity in Lower Burrell
Median Age in Lower Burrell: 43.3 (Males in Lower Burrell: 41.7, Females in Lower Burrell: 44.8)
Lower Burrell Males Under 20: 12%
Lower Burrell Females Under 20: 12%
Lower Burrell Males 20 to 40: 10%
Lower Burrell Females 20 to 40: 11%
Lower Burrell Males 40 to 60: 14%
Lower Burrell Females 40 to 60: 14%
Lower Burrell Males Over 60: 11%
Lower Burrell Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Lower Burrell
Lower Burrell Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Lower Burrell Median Household Income: $ 41,000
Lower Burrell Median Value of Homes: $ 92,900
Law Enforcement in Lower Burrell
Reported crimes in the Lower Burrell area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 14
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 143
Burglary: 41
Larceny-theft: 141
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,486
Lower Burrell Location Information
Elevation: 840 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lower Burrell
New Kensington 1.2 Miles
Springdale 1.6 Miles
Arnold 1.9 Miles
Cheswick 2.3 Miles
Tarentum 3.3 Miles
Plum 3.7 Miles
Brackenridge 3.9 Miles
Oakmont 5.0 Miles
Verona 5.5 Miles
Penn Hills 5.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lower Burrell
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 14.8 Miles
Akron 99.2 Miles
Erie 110.3 Miles
Cleveland 120.5 Miles
Buffalo 167.6 Miles
Columbus 175.9 Miles
Arlington 182.9 Miles
Washington 184.7 Miles
Alexandria 188.2 Miles
Baltimore 188.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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