



West Brownsville, Pennsylvania
West Brownsville, PA Profile
West Brownsville, PA, population 1,075 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Washington county,
about 29.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 112.6 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of West Brownsville has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of West Brownsville has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
West Brownsville Statistics
West Brownsville Gender Information
Males in West Brownsville: 528 (49%)
Females in West Brownsville: 547 (51%)
As % of Population in West Brownsville
Race Diversity in West Brownsville
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in West Brownsville
Age Diversity in West Brownsville
Median Age in West Brownsville: 43.4 (Males in West Brownsville: 41.9, Females in West Brownsville: 44.5)
West Brownsville Males Under 20: 10%
West Brownsville Females Under 20: 9%
West Brownsville Males 20 to 40: 13%
West Brownsville Females 20 to 40: 13%
West Brownsville Males 40 to 60: 14%
West Brownsville Females 40 to 60: 15%
West Brownsville Males Over 60: 12%
West Brownsville Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in West Brownsville
West Brownsville Household Average Size: 2.34 people
West Brownsville Median Household Income: $ 27,315
West Brownsville Median Value of Homes: $ 42,000
West Brownsville Location Information
Elevation: 1,100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Brownsville
Brownsville 0.4 Miles
Hiller 1.1 Miles
California 2.9 Miles
Coal Center 3.1 Miles
Grindstone-Rowes Run 3.3 Miles
Newell 3.6 Miles
Elco 3.9 Miles
Roscoe 4.0 Miles
Republic 4.3 Miles
Stockdale 4.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Brownsville
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 29.3 Miles
Akron 112.6 Miles
Cleveland 139.1 Miles
Erie 145.9 Miles
Columbus 164.7 Miles
Arlington 169.1 Miles
Washington 171.3 Miles
Alexandria 173.8 Miles
Baltimore 181.8 Miles
Buffalo 204.8 Miles
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Facts
Some people do become physically addicted to marijuana and experience withdrawal symptoms when they stop using it. For most people, use is a psychological habit and is sometimes a form of self-treatment for anxiety, depression, phobias, panic attacks, or other serious mental illnesses. When people find themselves spending more time buying, smoking, and becoming stoned on the drug than they do studying, socializing with friends and family, or working, they should seriously consider getting professional help to stop their marijuana use. Such help includes examination by a medical doctor and therapy with a trained addiction professional who can help find the root causes and proper treatment for the drug abuse. Youth who drink alcohol are 50 times more likely to use cocaine than those who never drink alcohol. Many Americans believe that drug abuse is not their problem. They have misconceptions that drug users belong to a segment of society different from their own or that drug abuse is remote from their environment. They are wrong. Almost three quarters of drug users are employed. A majority of Americans believe that drug use and drug-related crime are among our nation’s most pressing social problems. Approximately 45 percent of Americans know someone with a substance abuse problem. While drug use and its consequences threaten Americans of every socio-economic background, geographic region, educational level, and ethnic and racial identity, the effects of drug use are often felt disproportionally. Neighborhoods where illegal drug markets flourish are plagued by attendant crime and violence. Americans who lack comprehensive health plans and have smaller incomes may be less able to afford treatment programs to overcome drug dependence. What all Americans must understand is that no one is immune from the consequences of drug use. Every family is vulnerable. We must make a commitment to reducing drug abuse and not mistakenly assume that illegal drugs are someone else’s concern. All drugs have psychologically addictive properties. Persons abusing substances have a strong tendency to return to use even after prolonged periods of nonuse, often referred to as psychological dependence. Psychological dependence may be the most powerful factor in addiction and often is present in the absence of physiological dependence. Even after physically withdrawing from heroin, the psychological component is often manifested in a continuous "craving" for the drug. Heroin abuse in and of itself may cause cognitive difficulties for the abuser. Recent research suggested that heroin abusers have poorer short-term and longterm memory, decreased attention spans, poorer information processing ability, and a lowered tenacity for problem solving when compared to a non-heroin using cohort. Also, heroin abusers perform lower academically and are less adept socially because of their decreased ability to learn. Not surprisingly, the cognitive impairment related to heroin abuse reduces the abuser's ability to perceive and anticipate future events. |
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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.
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