



Saltsburg, Pennsylvania
Saltsburg, PA Profile
Saltsburg, PA, population 955 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Indiana county,
about 28.8 miles from Pittsburgh and 115.8 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Saltsburg has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Saltsburg has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Saltsburg area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Saltsburg Statistics
Saltsburg Gender Information
Males in Saltsburg: 456 (48%)
Females in Saltsburg: 499 (52%)
As % of Population in Saltsburg
Race Diversity in Saltsburg
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Saltsburg
Age Diversity in Saltsburg
Median Age in Saltsburg: 38.2 (Males in Saltsburg: 35.0, Females in Saltsburg: 41.4)
Saltsburg Males Under 20: 16%
Saltsburg Females Under 20: 12%
Saltsburg Males 20 to 40: 11%
Saltsburg Females 20 to 40: 13%
Saltsburg Males 40 to 60: 12%
Saltsburg Females 40 to 60: 12%
Saltsburg Males Over 60: 9%
Saltsburg Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Saltsburg
Saltsburg Household Average Size: 2.33 people
Saltsburg Median Household Income: $ 27,448
Saltsburg Median Value of Homes: $ 59,300
Law Enforcement in Saltsburg
Reported crimes in the Saltsburg area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 324
Burglary: 5
Larceny-theft: 19
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,592
Saltsburg Location Information
Elevation: 900 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Saltsburg
McChesneytown-Loyalhanna 2.6 Miles
Avonmore 3.0 Miles
Slickville 4.2 Miles
New Alexandria 6.3 Miles
Delmont 8.1 Miles
Orchard Hills 8.1 Miles
Crabtree 8.6 Miles
Apollo 8.9 Miles
Oklahoma 9.2 Miles
North Apollo 9.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Saltsburg
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 28.8 Miles
Akron 115.8 Miles
Erie 118.3 Miles
Cleveland 136.5 Miles
Arlington 167.5 Miles
Buffalo 168.6 Miles
Washington 169.2 Miles
Baltimore 171.9 Miles
Alexandria 173.0 Miles
Columbus 190.8 Miles
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Facts
It was once believed that marijuana was not addictive; many people still believe this to be the case. But recent research shows that use of the drug can indeed lead to dependence. Some heavy users of marijuana develop withdrawal symptoms when they have not used the drug for a period of time. The Dangers of Oxycontin Abuse: Oxycontin is a powerful analgesic that has adverse effects in the central nervous system. They are especially dangerous with other CNS depressants such as alcohol, benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium), or other oxycodone or hydrocodone drugs. Even small doses of Oxycontin with any of these combinations can cause severe central nervous depression. Overdose from Oxycontin with or without other drugs can cause a loved one to “nod out” and become unconscious. Breathing becomes labored, and patients may go into pulmonary failure and cardiac arrest. If you suspect an Oxycontin overdose, it is imperative that you call emergency personnel. Long term Oxycontin abuse leads to addiction, so acute cessation of the drug causes withdraw symptoms. If you believe your loved one is addicted, proper tapering and therapy is needed for the physical and psychological effects that are present. One of the most important facts about heroin is that using this drug inevitably leads to drug addiction. Heroin addiction is characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, and by neurochemical and molecular changes in the user’s brain. Heroin also produces profound degrees of tolerance and physical dependence, which are also powerful motivating factors for compulsive use and abuse. The United State is the world's number one importer and user of cocaine. |
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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