




Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Pottsville, PA Profile
Pottsville, PA, population 15,549 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Schuylkill county,
about 37.4 miles from Allentown and 74.4 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Pottsville has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Pottsville has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Pottsville area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Pottsville Statistics
Pottsville Gender Information
Males in Pottsville: 7,247 (47%)
Females in Pottsville: 8,302 (53%)
As % of Population in Pottsville
Race Diversity in Pottsville
White: 96%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Pottsville
Age Diversity in Pottsville
Median Age in Pottsville: 40.5 (Males in Pottsville: 37.6, Females in Pottsville: 42.8)
Pottsville Males Under 20: 13%
Pottsville Females Under 20: 12%
Pottsville Males 20 to 40: 12%
Pottsville Females 20 to 40: 12%
Pottsville Males 40 to 60: 13%
Pottsville Females 40 to 60: 13%
Pottsville Males Over 60: 9%
Pottsville Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Pottsville
Pottsville Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Pottsville Median Household Income: $ 30,137
Pottsville Median Value of Homes: $ 57,200
Law Enforcement in Pottsville
Reported crimes in the Pottsville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 33
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 283
Burglary: 43
Larceny-theft: 240
Motor vehicle theft: 20
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,993
Pottsville Location Information
Elevation: 659 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pottsville
Mechanicsville Borough 0.6 Miles
Mt Carbon 0.8 Miles
Palo Alto 1.2 Miles
Port Carbon 1.6 Miles
Seltzer 2.1 Miles
St Clair 2.4 Miles
Marlin 2.7 Miles
Renningers 3.5 Miles
Minersville 3.5 Miles
Schuylkill Haven 4.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pottsville
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 37.4 Miles
Philadelphia 74.4 Miles
Baltimore 99.0 Miles
Elizabeth 104.1 Miles
Newark 106.1 Miles
Paterson 107.1 Miles
Jersey City 111.1 Miles
New York 114.8 Miles
Yonkers 121.4 Miles
Washington 131.7 Miles
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Facts
Though illegal to use or have possession of, marijuana is a commonly abused drug and many people are unaware of its harmful effects. Marijuana Abuse Marijuana abuse can lead to distorted perceptions , impaired coordination as well as difficulty with thinking , problem solving, learning and with memory. Those affected by marijuana addiction can find help in outpatient programs. Medication can be prescribed to reduce marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Talk therapy and rest are usually the best practices for this particular addiction treatment. Chronic inhalant abuse may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. Parents of teens need to be especially vigilant about signs of inhalant abuse (huffing), since the abused substances are simple household items and not readily identifiable as drugs of abuse. These substances are also easily purchased and inexpensive, making them attractive to curious teens. In addition to signs of intoxication, parents should be warned of potential inhalant abuse by sores and scratches around the mouth area along with the presence of unusual odors. The C.I.A and other U.S.intelligence sources believe that synthetics like amphetamines and designer drugs like Ecstasy will garner a larger and larger share of the illegal drug market in years to come. Heroin addiction is associated with a high degree of tolerance and PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE. With repeated use, the dose taken by the user gradually becomes higher. After continued use of fairly high doses, some users can administer doses up to 50 times what would kill a non-tolerant individual. Physical dependence is also classically associated with heroin addiction, and a WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME results in dependent individuals upon cessation of the drug. This syndrome, which varies in intensity depending on the individual and severity of dependence, consists of a number of physiological and psychological symptoms, such as irritability, loss of APPETITE, and TREMOR. At peak intensity, the individual experiences INSOMNIA, violent yawning, excessive tearing and sneezing. Muscle weakness and depression may be pronounced. PILOERECTION resulting in ‘goosebumps’ gives the skin the appearance of a plucked turkey; hence the expression ‘cold turkey’ given to signify abrupt withdrawal. Gastrointestinal distress, characterized by cramps and diarrhoea, is also apparent. Gradually, the symptoms subside, although the neuroadaptation that takes place with long-term heroin use may subsist for months or years, and contribute to relapse. |
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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