




Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania
Sinking Spring, PA Profile
Sinking Spring, PA, population 2,639 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Berks county,
about 33.6 miles from Allentown and 51.8 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Sinking Spring has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sinking Spring has been growing at an annual rate of 6.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sinking Spring area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Sinking Spring Statistics
Sinking Spring Gender Information
Males in Sinking Spring: 1,249 (47%)
Females in Sinking Spring: 1,390 (53%)
As % of Population in Sinking Spring
Race Diversity in Sinking Spring
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Sinking Spring
Age Diversity in Sinking Spring
Median Age in Sinking Spring: 40.2 (Males in Sinking Spring: 39.0, Females in Sinking Spring: 41.3)
Sinking Spring Males Under 20: 10%
Sinking Spring Females Under 20: 11%
Sinking Spring Males 20 to 40: 14%
Sinking Spring Females 20 to 40: 14%
Sinking Spring Males 40 to 60: 11%
Sinking Spring Females 40 to 60: 12%
Sinking Spring Males Over 60: 12%
Sinking Spring Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Sinking Spring
Sinking Spring Household Average Size: 2.14 people
Sinking Spring Median Household Income: $ 35,078
Sinking Spring Median Value of Homes: $ 98,500
Law Enforcement in Sinking Spring
Reported crimes in the Sinking Spring area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 66
Burglary: 15
Larceny-theft: 86
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,619
Sinking Spring Location Information
Elevation: 347 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sinking Spring
Whitfield 0.7 Miles
West Lawn 0.9 Miles
West Wyomissing 1.1 Miles
Wyomissing Hills 1.8 Miles
Spring Ridge 2.1 Miles
Wyomissing 2.4 Miles
Shillington 2.8 Miles
Mohnton 3.2 Miles
West Reading 3.4 Miles
Wernersville 3.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sinking Spring
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 33.6 Miles
Philadelphia 51.8 Miles
Baltimore 78.5 Miles
Elizabeth 97.5 Miles
Newark 100.7 Miles
Paterson 104.8 Miles
Jersey City 105.4 Miles
New York 108.8 Miles
Washington 113.1 Miles
Arlington 114.7 Miles
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Facts
In 2001, an estimated 0.7% of the population age 12 and older reported using cocaine, including crack, at least once in the past month. Such use peaked in 1979 for 18- to 25-year-olds at 9.9%; in 1982 for 12- to 17-year-olds at 1.9%; and in 1985 for 26- to 34-year-olds at 6.3%. The parts played by family members lead to codependency. Members make decisions concerning what the other person needs. Codependency leads to aversion and lack of self orientation in a situation where an addiction is present. Ultimately people "become" the part they are playing. Chemical residues and waste generated in the manufacturing of methamphetamine pose a serious danger to the environment. This waste is often poured down the drain, into storm sewers, or into crudely dug pits in the ground. These chemicals can leach into the soil and groundwater and cause contamination for many years. Crystal methamphetamine (ice) is the drug that has generally been least available to 8th and 10th graders. For the 8th graders, availability was level from 1992 to 1998 at around 16%, declined modestly through 2003 (14%), and decreased significantly in 2007 (12%). For 10th graders, availability, which increased a bit from 1992 (19%) to 1997 (23%), also showed some decline in the late 1990s; there has been little systematic change in the 2000s. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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