




Meshoppen, Pennsylvania
Meshoppen, PA Profile
Meshoppen, PA, population 459 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Wyoming county,
about 75.4 miles from Allentown and 99.3 miles from Syracuse.
In the 90's the population of Meshoppen has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Meshoppen has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Meshoppen Statistics
Meshoppen Gender Information
Males in Meshoppen: 218 (47%)
Females in Meshoppen: 241 (53%)
As % of Population in Meshoppen
Race Diversity in Meshoppen
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Meshoppen
Age Diversity in Meshoppen
Median Age in Meshoppen: 28.6 (Males in Meshoppen: 28.6, Females in Meshoppen: 28.5)
Meshoppen Males Under 20: 18%
Meshoppen Females Under 20: 20%
Meshoppen Males 20 to 40: 15%
Meshoppen Females 20 to 40: 16%
Meshoppen Males 40 to 60: 10%
Meshoppen Females 40 to 60: 9%
Meshoppen Males Over 60: 5%
Meshoppen Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Meshoppen
Meshoppen Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Meshoppen Median Household Income: $ 26,324
Meshoppen Median Value of Homes: $ 70,000
Meshoppen Location Information
Elevation: 640 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Meshoppen
Laceyville 6.3 Miles
Tunkhannock 7.4 Miles
Wyalusing 11.7 Miles
Nicholson 13.8 Miles
Factoryville 14.1 Miles
Hop Bottom 15.8 Miles
Harveys Lake 16.0 Miles
Le Raysville 17.0 Miles
Dalton 17.0 Miles
Montrose 17.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Meshoppen
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 75.4 Miles
Syracuse 99.3 Miles
Paterson 108.8 Miles
Newark 114.9 Miles
Elizabeth 116.0 Miles
Jersey City 119.4 Miles
Yonkers 121.2 Miles
New York 123.1 Miles
Philadelphia 123.9 Miles
Rochester 133.3 Miles
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Facts
The long-term impact of 2C-B use is unknown. The September 1998 Journal of Analytical Toxicology reported that very little data exist about the pharmacological properties, metabolism, and toxicity of 2C-B. The relationship between its use and disease and death are unknown. While researchers still have a long way to go in understanding the complexity of brain function, we do know that illicit drug use produces psychological – if not physical – changes, impacting on a young person's developing brain, as brain development continues into the early 20's. Unfortunately, the average age for teens trying marijuana is 14. This means that many people who smoke pot do so before their brain development is settled, leaving room for chronic drug use to influence certain centers that control emotion and reason. The high levels of THC (the active component in marijuana) can influence the brain centers into feeling or thinking in a distorted way, which can present outwardly as depression or paranoia. Research also shows that marijuana use affects blood flow in the brain as well, which may be reflected in altered activity and function. After the effects of the mushrooms wear off a user may feel very tired, depressed and lethargic for a few days. Methamphetamine and MDMA have been shown to cause damage to dopamine transporters. Anecdotally, users of both these drugs refer to the hardships of "coming down" and the "hangover" typified by fatigue and depression that typically lasts several days. |
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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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