




Tatamy, Pennsylvania
Tatamy, PA Profile
Tatamy, PA, population 930 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Northampton county,
about 15.3 miles from Allentown and 54.8 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Tatamy has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Tatamy has been growing at an annual rate of 2.6 percent.
Tatamy Statistics
Tatamy Gender Information
Males in Tatamy: 443 (48%)
Females in Tatamy: 487 (52%)
As % of Population in Tatamy
Race Diversity in Tatamy
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Tatamy
Age Diversity in Tatamy
Median Age in Tatamy: 39.7 (Males in Tatamy: 40.1, Females in Tatamy: 39.2)
Tatamy Males Under 20: 12%
Tatamy Females Under 20: 13%
Tatamy Males 20 to 40: 11%
Tatamy Females 20 to 40: 13%
Tatamy Males 40 to 60: 17%
Tatamy Females 40 to 60: 16%
Tatamy Males Over 60: 7%
Tatamy Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Tatamy
Tatamy Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Tatamy Median Household Income: $ 48,942
Tatamy Median Value of Homes: $ 114,300
Tatamy Location Information
Elevation: 328 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Tatamy
Stockertown 0.9 Miles
Eastlawn Gardens 2.1 Miles
Nazareth 2.8 Miles
Belfast 3.0 Miles
Palmer Heights 3.7 Miles
Wilson 4.0 Miles
Easton 4.1 Miles
West Easton 4.4 Miles
Phillipsburg 4.8 Miles
Glendon 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Tatamy
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 15.3 Miles
Philadelphia 54.8 Miles
Elizabeth 55.1 Miles
Newark 56.8 Miles
Paterson 58.1 Miles
Jersey City 61.8 Miles
New York 65.6 Miles
Yonkers 72.3 Miles
Stamford 92.4 Miles
Bridgeport 111.2 Miles
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Facts
Cocaine is snorted or injected (called "mainlining"), or it can be rubbed onto mucous tissues, such as the gums. Street dealers generally dilute cocaine with other substances (such as cornstarch, talcum powder, or sugar); with active drugs (such as procaine, a chemical that produces local anesthesia); or with other stimulants (such as amphetamines). Crack cocaine is smoked in a glass pipe. Heroin addiction is not easy or cheap to overcome. Many heroin addicts face a life of continual relapse, declining economic opportunity, broken families, and failing health. In a Rolling Stone interview, one user who failed in her attempt to stay clean likened the experience of sobriety to wanting to tear the muscle off her bones. Heroin abuse has repercussions that extend far beyond the individual user and his or her family. The consequences of drug abuse and addiction carry a social price in festering criminality, violence, and disruptions to the workplace and educational environments that cost billions of dollars each year. Why do heroin addicts seek treatment: The impetus to stop heroin use and seek treatment may derive from complete exhaustion and 'burnout' from addiction's harsh and demanding lifestyle: or it may arise from fear of the dangers of street life or serious illness. The catalyst may be pressure from family, friends, employers, the legal system, or personal financial cost. It can also be the result of repeated unsuccessful personal attempts to stop heroin use, or of personal, family or economic collapse. Opiate dependent individuals seek professional help to find support for change, to handle life stress, to break unhealthy connections with drug-related associates and places, to regain a sense of stability, and to repair health and social problems. Underage drinking is a significant but often overlooked problem in the United States. Young people between the ages of 12 and 20 are more likely to use alcohol than use tobacco or illicit drugs, including marijuana. Although adolescents tend to drink less frequently than adults, they drink considerably more per occasion—5 drinks on average. Underage alcohol use, and especially binge drinking1—a particularly harmful pattern of drinking—puts individuals at risk for a range of problems. |
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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.
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