




Washingtonville, Pennsylvania
Washingtonville, PA Profile
Washingtonville, PA, population 201 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Montour county,
about 69.2 miles from Allentown and 110.0 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Washingtonville has declined by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Washingtonville has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Washingtonville Statistics
Washingtonville Gender Information
Males in Washingtonville: 103 (51%)
Females in Washingtonville: 98 (49%)
As % of Population in Washingtonville
Race Diversity in Washingtonville
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Washingtonville
Age Diversity in Washingtonville
Median Age in Washingtonville: 35.3 (Males in Washingtonville: 35.5, Females in Washingtonville: 35.3)
Washingtonville Males Under 20: 17%
Washingtonville Females Under 20: 11%
Washingtonville Males 20 to 40: 12%
Washingtonville Females 20 to 40: 16%
Washingtonville Males 40 to 60: 15%
Washingtonville Females 40 to 60: 13%
Washingtonville Males Over 60: 6%
Washingtonville Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Washingtonville
Washingtonville Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Washingtonville Median Household Income: $ 35,278
Washingtonville Median Value of Homes: $ 68,900
Washingtonville Location Information
Elevation: 566 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Washingtonville
Jerseytown 5.6 Miles
Turbotville 6.1 Miles
Danville 6.9 Miles
Riverside 7.1 Miles
Mechanicsville 7.5 Miles
McEwensville 7.6 Miles
Eyers Grove 8.6 Miles
Millville 8.9 Miles
Buckhorn 9.4 Miles
Milton 9.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Washingtonville
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 69.2 Miles
Philadelphia 110.0 Miles
Baltimore 121.9 Miles
Paterson 131.0 Miles
Elizabeth 131.7 Miles
Newark 132.6 Miles
Jersey City 137.6 Miles
Syracuse 140.7 Miles
New York 141.5 Miles
Yonkers 145.2 Miles
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Facts
The number of admissions to substance abuse treatment for adolescents ages 12 to 17 increased again in 2002, continuing a ten-year trend. Misuse of prescription drugs, including painkillers, is common among elderly people. However, unlike with younger people, when elderly people misuse or abuse prescriptions it is more likely to be accidental or unintentional. Since the body's ability to metabolize, or break down, many medications decreases with age, elderly people usually are prescribed lower doses of potent drugs than younger persons are. In the United States, the overall magnitude of use and abuse of amphetamines, including meth-amphetamine, is relatively minor compared with the prevalence of other illicit drugs, such as marijuana and cocaine. The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse (NHSDA), a nationally representative survey of the household population age 12 and older, estimates that by 1998, 4.4 percent had ever used stimulants—including amphetamines, meth-amphetamine, and other prescription stimulants (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 1998). The NHSDA also estimated that 0.7 percent of the household population had used stimulants during 1998 and 0.3 percent had used them during the month prior to the interview. These numbers are in contrast to 35.8 percent estimated to have ever used any illicit drug, 33.0 percent who reported any use of marijuana, and 10.6 percent who had ever used cocaine. However, data from the national HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SURVEY, Monitoring The Future, indicate that among twelfth graders surveyed each year since 1975, annual and past-30-day use of stimulants such as methampheta-mines have always been substantially higherthan use of cocaine. These differences in magnitude in no way diminish the impact of the health consequences and social problems, both at the individual and at the community level, resulting from amphetamine epidemics in the United States and in othercountries. Ecstasy pills come in various colors and designs. According to the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy's Pulse Check: Trends in Drug Abuse from November 2002: "In order to market their product, 'cooks' [drug makers] in many areas produce ecstasy pills in a variety of colors and shapes, with numerous logos, labels, and stamps. Corporate names, fashion designers, and cartoon characters are often featured, with constant changes in some |
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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