




Morton, Pennsylvania
Morton, PA Profile
Morton, PA, population 2,715 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Delaware county,
about 9.0 miles from Philadelphia and 49.1 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Morton has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Morton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Morton area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Morton Statistics
Morton Gender Information
Males in Morton: 1,276 (47%)
Females in Morton: 1,439 (53%)
As % of Population in Morton
Race Diversity in Morton
White: 70%
African American: 24%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Morton
Age Diversity in Morton
Median Age in Morton: 37.5 (Males in Morton: 35.7, Females in Morton: 39.3)
Morton Males Under 20: 13%
Morton Females Under 20: 12%
Morton Males 20 to 40: 14%
Morton Females 20 to 40: 15%
Morton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Morton Females 40 to 60: 14%
Morton Males Over 60: 8%
Morton Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Morton
Morton Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Morton Median Household Income: $ 46,731
Morton Median Value of Homes: $ 126,400
Law Enforcement in Morton
Reported crimes in the Morton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 333
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 89
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,882
Morton Location Information
Elevation: 138 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Morton
Rutledge 0.6 Miles
Folsom 1.4 Miles
Springfield 1.5 Miles
Swarthmore 1.5 Miles
Prospect Park 1.7 Miles
Norwood 1.8 Miles
Glenolden 1.9 Miles
Clifton Heights 2.0 Miles
Ridley Park 2.0 Miles
Aldan 2.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Morton
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 9.0 Miles
Allentown 49.1 Miles
Elizabeth 78.5 Miles
Baltimore 80.9 Miles
Newark 83.4 Miles
Jersey City 86.7 Miles
New York 89.0 Miles
Paterson 92.4 Miles
Yonkers 103.0 Miles
Washington 115.3 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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
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.
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