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Philipsburg, PA Profile
Philipsburg, PA, population 3,056 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Centre county,
about 98.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 128.8 miles from Erie.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Philipsburg has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Philipsburg Statistics
Philipsburg Gender Information
Males in Philipsburg: 1,383 (45%)
Females in Philipsburg: 1,673 (55%)
As % of Population in Philipsburg
Race Diversity in Philipsburg
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Philipsburg
Age Diversity in Philipsburg
Median Age in Philipsburg: 39.2 (Males in Philipsburg: 37.7, Females in Philipsburg: 40.7)
Philipsburg Males Under 20: 12%
Philipsburg Females Under 20: 13%
Philipsburg Males 20 to 40: 13%
Philipsburg Females 20 to 40: 14%
Philipsburg Males 40 to 60: 12%
Philipsburg Females 40 to 60: 13%
Philipsburg Males Over 60: 9%
Philipsburg Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Philipsburg
Philipsburg Household Average Size: 2.19 people
Philipsburg Median Household Income: $ 28,356
Philipsburg Median Value of Homes: $ 65,000
Philipsburg Location Information
Elevation: 1,435 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Philipsburg
Chester Hill 0.6 Miles
Philipsburg">South Philipsburg 0.7 Miles
Philipsburg">North Philipsburg 1.0 Miles
Osceola Mills 4.1 Miles
Wallaceton 5.7 Miles
Sandy Ridge 5.7 Miles
Brisbin 8.1 Miles
Houtzdale 8.4 Miles
Port Matilda 11.0 Miles
Ramey 11.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Philipsburg
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 98.3 Miles
Erie 128.8 Miles
Baltimore 139.9 Miles
Buffalo 141.7 Miles
Allentown 144.4 Miles
Arlington 151.3 Miles
Washington 152.0 Miles
Alexandria 157.5 Miles
Rochester 159.3 Miles
Akron 172.7 Miles
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Facts
Though crack and powder cocaine are different forms of the same drug, clearly divided ethnic preferences exist. The NHSDA reported in 2000, African Americans are the predominant users of crack, whereas whites are the predominant users of powder cocaine. Socioeconomic status may contribute to this trend. The Hispanic population uses more powder cocaine than crack, but figures overall remain low. If a person uses Methamphetamine for a long time, they may become paranoid. They may also hear and see things that aren't there. These are called hallucinations. Because Methamphetamine causes big increases in blood pressure, someone using it for a long time may also have permanent damage to blood vessels in the brain. This can lead to strokes caused by bleeding in the brain. 24.2% of college students report frequent alcohol use, and 42.5% report moderate alcohol use. Women can have special risk factors for drug abuse. Women can become addicted quickly to certain drugs, such as crack cocaine. Therefore, by the time they seek help, their addiction may be difficult to treat. Women who use drugs often suffer from other serious health problems, sexually transmitted diseases, and mental health problems, such as depression. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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.
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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