




Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, PA Profile
Philadelphia, PA, population 1,517,550 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Philadelphia county,
about 48.5 miles from Allentown and 70.4 miles from Elizabeth.
In the 90's the population of Philadelphia has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Philadelphia has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Philadelphia area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Philadelphia Statistics
Philadelphia Gender Information
Males in Philadelphia: 705,107 (46%)
Females in Philadelphia: 812,443 (54%)
As % of Population in Philadelphia
Race Diversity in Philadelphia
White: 45%
African American: 43%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Philadelphia
Age Diversity in Philadelphia
Median Age in Philadelphia: 34.2 (Males in Philadelphia: 32.1, Females in Philadelphia: 36.0)
Philadelphia Males Under 20: 14%
Philadelphia Females Under 20: 14%
Philadelphia Males 20 to 40: 14%
Philadelphia Females 20 to 40: 16%
Philadelphia Males 40 to 60: 11%
Philadelphia Females 40 to 60: 13%
Philadelphia Males Over 60: 7%
Philadelphia Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Philadelphia
Philadelphia Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Philadelphia Median Household Income: $ 30,746
Philadelphia Median Value of Homes: $ 61,000
Law Enforcement in Philadelphia
Reported crimes in the Philadelphia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 348
Forcible rape: 1,004
Robbery: 9,617
Aggravated assault: 9,651
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,378
Burglary: 10,656
Larceny-theft: 37,864
Motor vehicle theft: 13,934
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,175
Philadelphia Location Information
Elevation: 40 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 135.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 7.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Philadelphia
Camden 3.0 Miles
Woodlynne 4.3 Miles
Millbourne 4.6 Miles
Gloucester City 4.9 Miles
Yeadon 4.9 Miles
Merchantville 5.2 Miles
East Lansdowne 5.2 Miles
Collingswood 5.4 Miles
Darby Township 5.5 Miles
Oaklyn 5.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Philadelphia
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 48.5 Miles
Elizabeth 70.4 Miles
Newark 75.3 Miles
Jersey City 78.5 Miles
New York 80.6 Miles
Paterson 84.7 Miles
Baltimore 89.7 Miles
Yonkers 95.0 Miles
Stamford 114.5 Miles
Washington 123.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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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