




Vandergrift, Pennsylvania
Vandergrift, PA Profile
Vandergrift, PA, population 5,455 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Westmoreland county,
about 25.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 107.5 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Vandergrift has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Vandergrift has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Vandergrift area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Pennsylvania average.
Vandergrift Statistics
Vandergrift Gender Information
Males in Vandergrift: 2,537 (47%)
Females in Vandergrift: 2,918 (53%)
As % of Population in Vandergrift
Race Diversity in Vandergrift
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Vandergrift
Age Diversity in Vandergrift
Median Age in Vandergrift: 40.5 (Males in Vandergrift: 37.4, Females in Vandergrift: 43.1)
Vandergrift Males Under 20: 12%
Vandergrift Females Under 20: 12%
Vandergrift Males 20 to 40: 13%
Vandergrift Females 20 to 40: 13%
Vandergrift Males 40 to 60: 11%
Vandergrift Females 40 to 60: 13%
Vandergrift Males Over 60: 10%
Vandergrift Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Vandergrift
Vandergrift Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Vandergrift Median Household Income: $ 26,935
Vandergrift Median Value of Homes: $ 53,500
Law Enforcement in Vandergrift
Reported crimes in the Vandergrift area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 29
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 600
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 18
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 713
Vandergrift Location Information
Elevation: 900 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vandergrift
Vandergrift">East Vandergrift 0.4 Miles
Vandergrift Pleasant View">North Vandergrift-Pleasant View 0.4 Miles
North Apollo 0.7 Miles
Apollo 1.5 Miles
Oklahoma 1.6 Miles
Orchard Hills 2.1 Miles
Hyde Park 2.4 Miles
Leechburg 2.7 Miles
West Leechburg 2.9 Miles
Avonmore 7.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vandergrift
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 25.3 Miles
Akron 107.5 Miles
Erie 109.0 Miles
Cleveland 127.3 Miles
Buffalo 161.9 Miles
Arlington 177.3 Miles
Washington 179.0 Miles
Baltimore 181.0 Miles
Alexandria 182.8 Miles
Columbus 186.5 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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 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.
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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