




Park Forest Village, Pennsylvania
Park Forest Village, PA Profile
Park Forest Village, PA, population 8,830 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Centre county,
about 112.0 miles from Pittsburgh and 125.6 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Park Forest Village has grown by about 32%.
Park Forest Village Statistics
Park Forest Village Gender Information
Males in Park Forest Village: 4,474 (51%)
Females in Park Forest Village: 4,356 (49%)
As % of Population in Park Forest Village
Race Diversity in Park Forest Village
White: 85%
African American: 3%
Asian: 9%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Park Forest Village
Age Diversity in Park Forest Village
Median Age in Park Forest Village: 29.6 (Males in Park Forest Village: 28.2, Females in Park Forest Village: 31.0)
Park Forest Village Males Under 20: 13%
Park Forest Village Females Under 20: 12%
Park Forest Village Males 20 to 40: 21%
Park Forest Village Females 20 to 40: 19%
Park Forest Village Males 40 to 60: 12%
Park Forest Village Females 40 to 60: 13%
Park Forest Village Males Over 60: 5%
Park Forest Village Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Park Forest Village
Park Forest Village Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Park Forest Village Median Household Income: $ 47,589
Park Forest Village Median Value of Homes: $ 151,300
Park Forest Village Location Information
Elevation: 1,340 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Park Forest Village
State College 3.1 Miles
Julian 4.1 Miles
Houserville 4.8 Miles
Lemont 5.2 Miles
Stormstown 5.3 Miles
Pine Grove Mills 5.3 Miles
Ramblewood 6.4 Miles
Boalsburg 6.9 Miles
Port Matilda 7.2 Miles
Unionville 7.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Park Forest Village
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 112.0 Miles
Baltimore 125.6 Miles
Allentown 128.0 Miles
Arlington 139.7 Miles
Washington 140.2 Miles
Erie 144.9 Miles
Alexandria 146.0 Miles
Buffalo 152.1 Miles
Philadelphia 156.6 Miles
Rochester 163.1 Miles
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Facts
A person who takes cocaine repeatedly will develop tolerance to many of its behavioral effects. When the original dose no longer has much of an effect, the user must take increasingly larger amounts of cocaine to achieve the high. These larger doses present greater risks to the user's heart and blood vessels. Users of cocaine and other stimulant drugs claim that the drug improves their performance of many activities. No evidence exists to support this claim. In general, cocaine has little effect on performance except when a person is unable to perform up to usual standards because of fatigue. In this situation, cocaine can enable the person to perform as if he or she were not tired. But this effect lasts for only a short time. The earlier one drinks, the more likely one is to end up using other drugs. Research suggests that the majority of those who begin drinking between 13 and 16 will progress to other drugs. One serious risk of DXM abuse is that people will injure themselves while high, says Levine. The altered consciousness, impaired vision, and hallucinations can lead to irrational and dangerous behavior. For example, in 2003, a 14-year-old Colorado boy who was high on DXM was killed while trying to cross a highway. Adolescent heroin abuse has seen a significant rise. This recent increase may have two interdependent sources. The first being that while the supply of heroin to the United States has been fairly consistent; the purity of the drug has continued to increase. Specifically, the DEA reported purity levels were as high as 74% (compared to an average of 7% purity in 1980). As the purity of heroin has increased, so has its potency. Traditionally heroin is "cut," that is mixed with other chemical solvents (i.e., kerosene, gasoline, and common household chemicals), then sold as if it was pure heroin. This increase in a better "quality" heroin may be both positive and/or negative to the user. The cleaner heroin may be safer because the user is not placing many unknown chemicals into his or her body. However, a potential negative is that if a heroin user takes a higher purity heroin when he or she is accustomed to a lower quality drug, then the risk of overdosing increases. A second possible contributor to the increased use of heroin is the perception that the drug's potential harmful consequences have dropped among adolescents. Traditionally, heroin has been administered intravenously (IV) or via subcutaneous injection. However, with its increase in purity, users can now smoke and/or snort heroin, the preferred methods of newer users. Perceived benefits of snorting heroin include a reduced risk of contracting Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Acquired Immunodeficiency Disorder Syndrome (AIDS), hepatitis, and other diseases often contracted through IV use. However, snorting and smoking heroin is highly addictive. In fact, one who snorts heroin is more likely to later "shoot" it (IV administration). Considering the increase in purity of heroin and its perceived lower risk of use, adolescents are putting themselves in a compromising position when using heroin. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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