



Rockledge, Pennsylvania
Rockledge, PA Profile
Rockledge, PA, population 2,577 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Montgomery county,
about 9.7 miles from Philadelphia and 42.1 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Rockledge has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rockledge has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Rockledge area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Rockledge Statistics
Rockledge Gender Information
Males in Rockledge: 1,234 (48%)
Females in Rockledge: 1,343 (52%)
As % of Population in Rockledge
Race Diversity in Rockledge
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Rockledge
Age Diversity in Rockledge
Median Age in Rockledge: 38.0 (Males in Rockledge: 37.5, Females in Rockledge: 38.5)
Rockledge Males Under 20: 13%
Rockledge Females Under 20: 13%
Rockledge Males 20 to 40: 13%
Rockledge Females 20 to 40: 15%
Rockledge Males 40 to 60: 14%
Rockledge Females 40 to 60: 13%
Rockledge Males Over 60: 8%
Rockledge Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Rockledge
Rockledge Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Rockledge Median Household Income: $ 47,958
Rockledge Median Value of Homes: $ 122,500
Law Enforcement in Rockledge
Reported crimes in the Rockledge area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 233
Burglary: 16
Larceny-theft: 29
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,939
Rockledge Location Information
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rockledge
Jenkintown 2.1 Miles
Wyncote 3.3 Miles
Glenside 3.6 Miles
Bryn Athyn 3.7 Miles
Willow Grove 4.6 Miles
Wyndmoor 5.3 Miles
Oreland 5.3 Miles
Palmyra 6.1 Miles
Riverton 6.2 Miles
Feasterville-Trevose 6.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rockledge
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 9.7 Miles
Allentown 42.1 Miles
Elizabeth 61.4 Miles
Newark 66.2 Miles
Jersey City 69.6 Miles
New York 71.9 Miles
Paterson 75.3 Miles
Yonkers 85.9 Miles
Baltimore 97.8 Miles
Stamford 105.6 Miles
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Facts
Traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death for persons aged 6–33. About 45% of these fatalities are in alcohol-related crashes. Reference to the hemp plant (cannabis) appears as early as 2700 B.C. in a Chinese manuscript. European explorers arriving to the New World first observed the plant in 1545. It was considered to be such a useful crop that early Jamestown settlers in 1607 began its cultivation and later in Virginia farmers were fined for not growing hemp; in 1617, it was introduced into England. From the seventeenth to the mid-twentieth century marijuana was considered as a household drug useful for treating such maladies as headaches, menstrual cramps, and toothaches. From 1913-38 a stronger variety of the marijuana plant was cultivated by American drug companies for use in their drug products. It was called Cannabis americana. Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. These substances may be “street” or “illicit” drugs, illegal due to their high potential for addiction and abuse. They also may be drugs obtained with a prescription, used for pleasure rather than for medical reasons. On emotional level marijuana dangers include isolation, depression and an increase in anxiety. Uncomfortable feelings and fear also lead to more use of the drug that can make for more problems. Studies show that over time, individuals who become physically and/or emotionally dependent on marijuana can find that they are falling behind on basic fundamental life skills that are being acquired by peers in the same age range. This can lead to self-esteem problems as self-reinforcement abilities deteriorate and confidence diminishes. So why doesn't the pot smoker stop smoking pot? |
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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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