




Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
Rices Landing, PA Profile
Rices Landing, PA, population 443 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Greene county,
about 34.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 112.2 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Rices Landing has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rices Landing has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Rices Landing Statistics
Rices Landing Gender Information
Males in Rices Landing: 219 (49%)
Females in Rices Landing: 224 (51%)
As % of Population in Rices Landing
Race Diversity in Rices Landing
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Rices Landing
Age Diversity in Rices Landing
Median Age in Rices Landing: 39.3 (Males in Rices Landing: 34.9, Females in Rices Landing: 43.8)
Rices Landing Males Under 20: 14%
Rices Landing Females Under 20: 12%
Rices Landing Males 20 to 40: 13%
Rices Landing Females 20 to 40: 12%
Rices Landing Males 40 to 60: 13%
Rices Landing Females 40 to 60: 14%
Rices Landing Males Over 60: 9%
Rices Landing Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Rices Landing
Rices Landing Household Average Size: 2.47 people
Rices Landing Median Household Income: $ 34,306
Rices Landing Median Value of Homes: $ 52,200
Rices Landing Location Information
Elevation: 971 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rices Landing
Clarksville 3.2 Miles
Jefferson (Greene County) 3.5 Miles
Carmichaels 3.5 Miles
Fredericktown-Millsboro 3.8 Miles
Fairdale 4.3 Miles
Deemston 5.9 Miles
Nemacolin 6.0 Miles
Republic 6.4 Miles
Hiller 6.7 Miles
Centerville (Washington County) 7.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rices Landing
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 34.3 Miles
Akron 112.2 Miles
Cleveland 139.6 Miles
Erie 151.1 Miles
Columbus 159.2 Miles
Arlington 171.8 Miles
Washington 174.0 Miles
Alexandria 176.3 Miles
Baltimore 185.9 Miles
Buffalo 211.5 Miles
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Facts
Addiction and Dependence: The term addiction was used in everyday and legal English long before its application to drug problems. In the sixteenth century it was used to designate the state of being legally bound or given over (e.g., bondage of a servant to a master) or, figuratively, of being habitually given over to some practice or habit; in both senses, it implieda loss of liberty of action. At the beginning of the twentieth century it came to be usedmore specifically for the state of being given over to the habitual excessive use of a drug, and the person who was "given over" to such drug use was described as an addict. By extension from the original meanings of addiction, drug addiction meant a practice of drug use that the user couldnot voluntarily cease, and loss of control over drinking was considered an essential feature of alcohol addiction. The emphasis was placed upon the degree to which the drug use dominatedthe person's life, in such forms as constant preoccupation with obtaining and using the drug, and inability to discontinue its use even when harmful effects made it necessary or strongly advisable to do so. During the first half of the twentieth century, however, the pharmacological and social consequences of such use came increasingly to be the defining criteria. In 1957, the WHO Expert Committee defined addiction as "a state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by the repeated consumption of a drug (natural or synthetic). Its characteristics include (1) an overpowering need (compulsion) to continue taking the drug and to obtain it by any means; (2) a tendency to increase the dose [later said to reflect tolerance]; (3) a psychic (psychological) and generally a physical dependence on the effects of the drug; and (4) detrimental effect on the individual and on society". Physical dependence is an alteredphysiological state arising from the regular heavy use of a drug, such that the body cannot function normally unless the drug is present. This state is recognizable only by the physical and mental disturbances that occur when drug use is abruptly discontinued or "withdrawn", and the constellation of these disturbances is known as a withdrawal syndrome. The specific pattern of the withdrawal syndrome varies according to the type of drug that has been used, and usually consists of changes opposite in direction to those originally produced by the action of the drug. For example, if opiate drugs cause constipation, their withdrawal typically produces diarrhea; if cocaine causes prolongedwakefulness and euphoria, the withdrawal syndrome will include profound sleepiness and depression; if alcohol decreases the reactivity of nerve cells, the withdrawal syndrome will include signs of over-reactivity, such as exaggeratedreflexes or convulsions. In all cases, however, the withdrawal syndrome is quickly abolished by resumption of administration of the drug or of a substitute drug with a very similar pattern of actions. Colombia. Proximity to a large cash-based U.S. marketplace, powerful criminal organizations, indigenous entrepreneurial spirit, vast tracts of uncontrollable land, and a long tradition of smuggling have made Colombia an ideal source for cocaine. The U.S. government estimated that in 1991 92,000 acres (about 37,500 ha) of the world's 526,500 acres (213,000 ha) of coca were cultivated in Colombia—mainly in the Llanos (plains) region, which encompasses almost 50 percent of eastern Colombia. There is also coca cultivation in Caqueta, Guaviare, Putumayo, and Vaupes departments, with crop expansion into Bolivar department and into south and southwest Colombia. Colombia's drug cartels are the world's leading producers of both cocaine HCL (which is sniffed or snorted) and CRACK (which is smoked). Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. Alcohol decreases sexual function. Modest doses of alcohol increase sexual drive in men but simultaneously decrease erectile capacity. |
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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 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.
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.
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.
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