



Roaring Spring, Pennsylvania
Roaring Spring, PA Profile
Roaring Spring, PA, population 2,418 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Blair county,
about 84.9 miles from Pittsburgh and 119.0 miles from Baltimore.
In the 90's the population of Roaring Spring has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Roaring Spring has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Roaring Spring area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Roaring Spring Statistics
Roaring Spring Gender Information
Males in Roaring Spring: 1,158 (48%)
Females in Roaring Spring: 1,260 (52%)
As % of Population in Roaring Spring
Race Diversity in Roaring Spring
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Roaring Spring
Age Diversity in Roaring Spring
Median Age in Roaring Spring: 38.1 (Males in Roaring Spring: 34.9, Females in Roaring Spring: 40.4)
Roaring Spring Males Under 20: 14%
Roaring Spring Females Under 20: 11%
Roaring Spring Males 20 to 40: 13%
Roaring Spring Females 20 to 40: 15%
Roaring Spring Males 40 to 60: 12%
Roaring Spring Females 40 to 60: 13%
Roaring Spring Males Over 60: 9%
Roaring Spring Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Roaring Spring
Roaring Spring Household Average Size: 2.37 people
Roaring Spring Median Household Income: $ 35,329
Roaring Spring Median Value of Homes: $ 71,900
Law Enforcement in Roaring Spring
Reported crimes in the Roaring Spring area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 42
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 40
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,943
Roaring Spring Location Information
Elevation: 1,300 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Roaring Spring
Martinsburg 3.9 Miles
Claysburg 4.1 Miles
Newry 4.6 Miles
Hollidaysburg 6.3 Miles
Duncansville 6.5 Miles
Woodbury 7.7 Miles
Saxton 11.4 Miles
Marklesburg 11.9 Miles
Tunnelhill 12.6 Miles
Altoona 12.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Roaring Spring
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 84.9 Miles
Baltimore 119.0 Miles
Arlington 121.8 Miles
Washington 123.0 Miles
Alexandria 127.9 Miles
Erie 152.2 Miles
Allentown 153.8 Miles
Akron 171.9 Miles
Philadelphia 172.7 Miles
Buffalo 178.2 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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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