




Warminster Heights, Pennsylvania
Warminster Heights, PA Profile
Warminster Heights, PA, population 4,191 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Bucks county,
about 16.8 miles from Philadelphia and 36.2 miles from Allentown.
In the 90's the population of Warminster Heights has declined by about 3%.
Warminster Heights Statistics
Warminster Heights Gender Information
Males in Warminster Heights: 2,061 (49%)
Females in Warminster Heights: 2,130 (51%)
As % of Population in Warminster Heights
Race Diversity in Warminster Heights
White: 65%
African American: 13%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in Warminster Heights
Age Diversity in Warminster Heights
Median Age in Warminster Heights: 30.2 (Males in Warminster Heights: 28.4, Females in Warminster Heights: 32.0)
Warminster Heights Males Under 20: 17%
Warminster Heights Females Under 20: 16%
Warminster Heights Males 20 to 40: 17%
Warminster Heights Females 20 to 40: 16%
Warminster Heights Males 40 to 60: 10%
Warminster Heights Females 40 to 60: 10%
Warminster Heights Males Over 60: 5%
Warminster Heights Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Warminster Heights
Warminster Heights Household Average Size: 2.74 people
Warminster Heights Median Household Income: $ 32,196
Warminster Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 140,800
Warminster Heights Location Information
Elevation: 322 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Warminster Heights
Ivyland 1.5 Miles
Hatboro 1.6 Miles
Horsham 2.6 Miles
Churchville 3.3 Miles
Willow Grove 3.5 Miles
Bryn Athyn 3.9 Miles
Richboro 4.2 Miles
Feasterville-Trevose 5.0 Miles
Maple Glen 5.3 Miles
Village Shires 6.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Warminster Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Philadelphia 16.8 Miles
Allentown 36.2 Miles
Elizabeth 56.5 Miles
Newark 61.1 Miles
Jersey City 64.7 Miles
New York 67.3 Miles
Paterson 69.5 Miles
Yonkers 80.7 Miles
Stamford 100.8 Miles
Baltimore 102.3 Miles
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Facts
Multiple drug use may cause a series of withdrawals, when the pregnant woman cannot obtain the drug she needs. This series of extreme physical conditions in the pregnant woman can severely affect the oxygen and nutrients that feed the developing fetus, causing various birth defects, depending on when in each trimester the withdrawals occur. If the mother overdoses, a decreased oxygen supply to the fetus can cause aspiration pneumonia—if the mother survives the overdose to give birth. Given the obstetrical and medical complications, the lack of prenatal care, and the prematurity of the infants at delivery, it is not surprising that the death rate for ADDICTED BABIES is higher than for infants born to nonaddicts. In 1964 a group of researchers discovered that heroin addicts could avoid the drug and live more normal lives if they received a daily dose of methadone. The methadone eased withdrawal symptoms and lessened cravings for heroin. Better yet, people taking methadone could not get high on heroin because methadone binds to the same brain receptors that heroin does. Some problems remained. Methadone is itself an opioid, so it causes dependency too. Its side effects are identical to the natural opiates and include constipation, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, and the possibility of breathing problems. Researchers concluded that some people trying to wean themselves off heroin or other opiates by following a methadone treatment plan might have to take methadone for a very long time. The treatment was not foolproof, either. Many addicts returned to drug abuse, sometimes turning to cocaine to get high. Because methadone and cocaine work differently in the brain, methadone treatment does not help cocaine addicts stop using cocaine, nor does it block the effects of cocaine. Sharing drug supplies, such as needles, pipes, straws and spoons can spread viruses. These include HIV, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C. Experts also recognize that people can become addicted to certain behaviors. Some individuals may develop a dependence on gambling, shopping, sexual activity, eating, or many other ativities. Addictions of this kind are sometimes called "process addictions." The costs associated with addiction cannot be calculated. They go beyond the actual dollar amount that individuals spend. Addictions cause enormous personal harm to not only the addict, but to their families and friends as well. People who become addicted to drugs may develop any number of health problems. They may also experience personality changes and lose the ability to interact with other people socially. Addicts may have trouble staying in school or holding a job. If they do hold a job, they may pose a certain risk to their co-workers, to their customers, and to any individuals with whom they interact. For example, a truck driver who is addicted to alcohol may pose a serious safety threat to other drivers on the road. Addiction is also responsible for a host of societal problems. Because many addictions are very expensive, addicts may turn to crime in order to get the money they need. The business of providing addicts with the substances and activities they require has become a huge enterprise. Casino operators, tobacco and alcohol companies, and other operations are kept in steady business. |
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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 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.
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