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Reiffton, PA Profile
Reiffton, PA, population 2,888 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Berks county,
about 28.4 miles from Allentown and 45.3 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Reiffton has grown by about 15%.
Reiffton Statistics
Reiffton Gender Information
Males in Reiffton: 1,382 (48%)
Females in Reiffton: 1,506 (52%)
As % of Population in Reiffton
Race Diversity in Reiffton
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Reiffton
Age Diversity in Reiffton
Median Age in Reiffton: 45.5 (Males in Reiffton: 44.3, Females in Reiffton: 47.2)
Reiffton Males Under 20: 12%
Reiffton Females Under 20: 12%
Reiffton Males 20 to 40: 9%
Reiffton Females 20 to 40: 8%
Reiffton Males 40 to 60: 15%
Reiffton Females 40 to 60: 16%
Reiffton Males Over 60: 12%
Reiffton Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Reiffton
Reiffton Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Reiffton Median Household Income: $ 60,893
Reiffton Median Value of Homes: $ 124,800
Reiffton Location Information
Elevation: 365 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Reiffton
St Lawrence 0.5 Miles
Mt Penn 1.1 Miles
Lorane 2.4 Miles
Reading 3.0 Miles
Kenhorst 3.5 Miles
Flying Hills 3.7 Miles
West Reading 4.0 Miles
Wyomissing 4.9 Miles
Shillington 4.9 Miles
Laureldale 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Reiffton
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 28.4 Miles
Philadelphia 45.3 Miles
Baltimore 81.3 Miles
Elizabeth 90.6 Miles
Newark 93.9 Miles
Paterson 98.4 Miles
Jersey City 98.6 Miles
New York 101.9 Miles
Yonkers 112.0 Miles
Washington 116.4 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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).
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.
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