




Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Uniontown, PA Profile
Uniontown, PA, population 12,422 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Fayette county,
about 40.2 miles from Pittsburgh and 125.2 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Uniontown has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Uniontown has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Uniontown area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Uniontown Statistics
Uniontown Gender Information
Males in Uniontown: 5,752 (46%)
Females in Uniontown: 6,670 (54%)
As % of Population in Uniontown
Race Diversity in Uniontown
White: 84%
African American: 14%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Uniontown
Age Diversity in Uniontown
Median Age in Uniontown: 41.3 (Males in Uniontown: 38.0, Females in Uniontown: 44.3)
Uniontown Males Under 20: 12%
Uniontown Females Under 20: 11%
Uniontown Males 20 to 40: 12%
Uniontown Females 20 to 40: 12%
Uniontown Males 40 to 60: 13%
Uniontown Females 40 to 60: 13%
Uniontown Males Over 60: 9%
Uniontown Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Uniontown
Uniontown Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Uniontown Median Household Income: $ 19,477
Uniontown Median Value of Homes: $ 57,500
Law Enforcement in Uniontown
Reported crimes in the Uniontown area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 30
Aggravated assault: 31
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 547
Burglary: 120
Larceny-theft: 398
Motor vehicle theft: 66
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,770
Uniontown Location Information
Elevation: 978 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Uniontown
Uniontown">East Uniontown 1.0 Miles
Leith-Hatfield 1.1 Miles
Oliver 1.3 Miles
Hopwood 1.8 Miles
Fairchance 5.6 Miles
New Salem-Buffington 7.4 Miles
Dunbar 7.6 Miles
Smithfield 8.3 Miles
Republic 9.5 Miles
South Connellsville 9.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Uniontown
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 40.2 Miles
Akron 125.2 Miles
Cleveland 151.7 Miles
Erie 155.4 Miles
Arlington 157.1 Miles
Washington 159.2 Miles
Alexandria 161.6 Miles
Baltimore 170.7 Miles
Columbus 174.1 Miles
Richmond 202.9 Miles
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Facts
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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".
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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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