




Portland, Pennsylvania
Portland, PA Profile
Portland, PA, population 579 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Northampton county,
about 30.0 miles from Allentown and 48.3 miles from Paterson.
In the 90's the population of Portland has grown by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Portland has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Portland Statistics
Portland Gender Information
Males in Portland: 287 (50%)
Females in Portland: 292 (50%)
As % of Population in Portland
Race Diversity in Portland
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Portland
Age Diversity in Portland
Median Age in Portland: 38.9 (Males in Portland: 38.4, Females in Portland: 40.0)
Portland Males Under 20: 12%
Portland Females Under 20: 13%
Portland Males 20 to 40: 15%
Portland Females 20 to 40: 13%
Portland Males 40 to 60: 14%
Portland Females 40 to 60: 14%
Portland Males Over 60: 9%
Portland Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Portland
Portland Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Portland Median Household Income: $ 36,827
Portland Median Value of Homes: $ 124,400
Portland Location Information
Elevation: 299 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Portland
Delaware Water Gap 4.6 Miles
East Bangor 5.5 Miles
Belvidere 6.5 Miles
Stroudsburg 6.8 Miles
Roseto 6.8 Miles
East Stroudsburg 6.9 Miles
Bangor 7.0 Miles
Arlington Heights 7.8 Miles
Pen Argyl 9.1 Miles
Oxford 10.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Portland
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 30.0 Miles
Paterson 48.3 Miles
Elizabeth 49.7 Miles
Newark 50.1 Miles
Jersey City 55.0 Miles
New York 58.9 Miles
Yonkers 62.6 Miles
Philadelphia 67.2 Miles
Stamford 81.8 Miles
Bridgeport 100.1 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.
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).
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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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