




Progress, Pennsylvania
Progress, PA Profile
Progress, PA, population 9,647 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Dauphin county,
about 69.8 miles from Baltimore and 74.0 miles from Allentown.
Progress Statistics
Progress Gender Information
Males in Progress: 4,401 (46%)
Females in Progress: 5,246 (54%)
As % of Population in Progress
Race Diversity in Progress
White: 75%
African American: 19%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Progress
Age Diversity in Progress
Median Age in Progress: 40.6 (Males in Progress: 38.9, Females in Progress: 42.1)
Progress Males Under 20: 11%
Progress Females Under 20: 11%
Progress Males 20 to 40: 12%
Progress Females 20 to 40: 14%
Progress Males 40 to 60: 13%
Progress Females 40 to 60: 15%
Progress Males Over 60: 9%
Progress Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Progress
Progress Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Progress Median Household Income: $ 41,641
Progress Median Value of Homes: $ 103,400
Progress Location Information
Elevation: 440 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Progress
Penbrook 1.1 Miles
Colonial Park 1.6 Miles
Paxtang 1.8 Miles
Lawnton 2.3 Miles
Harrisburg 2.9 Miles
Paxtonia 3.0 Miles
Steelton 3.5 Miles
Rutherford 3.5 Miles
Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin 3.8 Miles
Linglestown 4.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Progress
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 69.8 Miles
Allentown 74.0 Miles
Philadelphia 91.2 Miles
Washington 96.8 Miles
Arlington 97.4 Miles
Alexandria 103.0 Miles
Elizabeth 140.3 Miles
Newark 143.2 Miles
Paterson 146.3 Miles
Jersey City 148.0 Miles
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Facts
Domestic Violence and Effects on Family. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. Research suggests that for women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. One study found that children who were diagnosed with major depression between the ages of six and 12 were more likely to have alcoholic parents or relatives than were children who were not depressed. Alcoholic households are less cohesive, have more conflicts, and their members are less independent and expressive than households with nonalcoholic or recovering alcoholic parents. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, one study found that 41% of children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may be life long. Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms. One study concluded that the only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. 43% of Americans have been exposed to alcoholism in their families. Alcohol abuse causes cirrhosis of the liver. New evidence suggests that as few as three drinks a day for men and one and one-half drinks a day for women increase the risk of developing cirrhosis. According to the latest FBI crime data, released on October 13, 1996, the total number of arrests for drug abuse violations in 1995 were "7% above the 1994 level, 41% higher than in 1991, and 65% higher than in 1986." The total number of arrests for drug abuse violations by those under the age of 18 in 1995 were 17.8% above the 1994 level, 137.5% higher than in 1991, and 115.2% higher than in 1986. Drug Use Forecasting data for 1995, released June 1996, surveyed adult male arrestees at 23 sites nationwide. Survey data show that cocaine use among adult male arrestees continued to drop, while marijuana use for this group continued to rise. Data show that cocaine use among juvenile male arrestees dropped slightly, and show higher rates of marijuana use by this group. |
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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