




Rutherford, Pennsylvania
Rutherford, PA Profile
Rutherford, PA, population 3,859 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Dauphin county,
about 68.2 miles from Baltimore and 71.2 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Rutherford has grown by about 11%.
Rutherford Statistics
Rutherford Gender Information
Males in Rutherford: 1,801 (47%)
Females in Rutherford: 2,058 (53%)
As % of Population in Rutherford
Race Diversity in Rutherford
White: 88%
African American: 8%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Rutherford
Age Diversity in Rutherford
Median Age in Rutherford: 39.1 (Males in Rutherford: 38.2, Females in Rutherford: 39.8)
Rutherford Males Under 20: 13%
Rutherford Females Under 20: 12%
Rutherford Males 20 to 40: 12%
Rutherford Females 20 to 40: 15%
Rutherford Males 40 to 60: 13%
Rutherford Females 40 to 60: 14%
Rutherford Males Over 60: 9%
Rutherford Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Rutherford
Rutherford Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Rutherford Median Household Income: $ 43,340
Rutherford Median Value of Homes: $ 96,300
Rutherford Location Information
Elevation: 520 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rutherford
Lawnton 2.0 Miles
Colonial Park 3.1 Miles
Hummelstown 3.2 Miles
Paxtang 3.4 Miles
Progress 3.5 Miles
Paxtonia 3.6 Miles
Bressler-Enhaut-Oberlin 3.8 Miles
Highspire 4.2 Miles
Penbrook 4.2 Miles
Steelton 4.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rutherford
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 68.2 Miles
Allentown 71.2 Miles
Philadelphia 87.6 Miles
Washington 96.1 Miles
Arlington 96.8 Miles
Alexandria 102.4 Miles
Elizabeth 137.3 Miles
Newark 140.3 Miles
Paterson 143.5 Miles
Jersey City 145.0 Miles
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Facts
Studies show that if drug users are going to progress into harder drugs after marijuana, they commonly try cocaine next. Eighty-nine percent of teenagers who use cocaine have previously used all three gateway drugs— tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana—and 99.9 percent previously used at least one of them. One of the world's most addictive drugs, cocaine is derived from the coca leaf and is usually snorted through the nose in the form of crystalline white powder. It is a stimulant that produces euphoria, alertness, and temporary increases in physical energy. The effects wear off quickly—if snorted they last between fifteen and thirty minutes, if smoked, only five to ten minutes —and the user is left depressed and listless, craving more. One recovering teen explains her addiction: "I couldn't even get out of bed in the morning without having cocaine first. My body just wouldn't move. I lived for it and my life revolved around it." An inhalant, such as glue or gasoline, is sniffed or "huffed" to give the user an immediate rush. Inhalants produce a quick feeling of being drunk - followed by sleepiness, staggering, dizziness, and confusion. The rave phenomenon in the United States has increased the use of several popular drugs. In a recent study of ecstasy (a popular club drug) use in raves, 89% of rave attendees reported using ecstasy at least once, and nearly 50% reported use within the past month. This study also found that current ecstasy users were more likely than nonusers and past users to smoke marijuana and snort powder cocaine within the past 12 months. Illegal drugs and violence are linked primarily through drug marketing: disputes among rival distributors, arguments and robberies involving buyers and sellers, property crimes committed to raise drug money and, more speculatively, social and economic interactions between the illegal markets and the surrounding communities. |
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.
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 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.
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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