




West Newton, Pennsylvania
West Newton, PA Profile
West Newton, PA, population 3,083 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Westmoreland county,
about 20.0 miles from Pittsburgh and 109.9 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of West Newton has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of West Newton has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
West Newton Statistics
West Newton Gender Information
Males in West Newton: 1,429 (46%)
Females in West Newton: 1,654 (54%)
As % of Population in West Newton
Race Diversity in West Newton
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in West Newton
Age Diversity in West Newton
Median Age in West Newton: 41.5 (Males in West Newton: 38.6, Females in West Newton: 43.6)
West Newton Males Under 20: 12%
West Newton Females Under 20: 12%
West Newton Males 20 to 40: 12%
West Newton Females 20 to 40: 12%
West Newton Males 40 to 60: 13%
West Newton Females 40 to 60: 15%
West Newton Males Over 60: 9%
West Newton Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in West Newton
West Newton Household Average Size: 2.31 people
West Newton Median Household Income: $ 25,912
West Newton Median Value of Homes: $ 68,000
West Newton Location Information
Elevation: 800 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Newton
Sutersville 2.5 Miles
Smithton 4.1 Miles
Herminie 4.5 Miles
Madison 5.4 Miles
Donora 5.4 Miles
Lynnwood-Pricedale 6.6 Miles
Arona 6.9 Miles
Monessen 7.7 Miles
Elizabeth 7.7 Miles
North Belle Vernon 7.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Newton
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 20.0 Miles
Akron 109.9 Miles
Erie 133.8 Miles
Cleveland 134.7 Miles
Arlington 169.7 Miles
Washington 171.7 Miles
Columbus 171.9 Miles
Alexandria 174.7 Miles
Baltimore 179.4 Miles
Buffalo 190.8 Miles
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Facts
In many states, parents may find themselves subject to criminal prosecution for failing to prohibit the drinking of alcoholic beverages by persons under the age of 21 anywhere on their property. Parents may be held responsible for underage drinking that goes on in their homes, even if they are not present. Although parents may feel that their teenager is intelligent and old enough to make his or her own decisions, research shows that at this age, the brain is still very much in a developmental phase. This means that high school students have not yet reached a level of maturity that would allow them to make all decisions without the consent or approval of a parent or mentor. It also means that the young brain is affected more by alcohol than the brain of an older person. Parents should realize that allowing their children to begin drinking at an earlier age can put them at risk for underdevelopment of important skills. Despite its widespread use, marijuana has not yet been admitted to the company of accepted social drugs such as alcohol and nicotine. Laws remain that prescribe penalties for its possession, use, and sale. In some jurisdictions, possession and use of small amounts of the drug is a civil crime punishable only by a small fine. Despite the liberalization of the law in these areas, they have not been overrun with eager marijuana users. Perhaps the reason is that in most other jurisdictions, laws against its use are rarely enforced. Enforcement can be capricious, however, when employed in situations in which more serious crimes cannot be adequately documented. Know the law. It is illegal to buy or sell club drugs, such as rohypnol. It is also a federal crime to use any controlled substance to aid in a sexual assault. Get the facts. Despite what you may have heard, club drugs like rophypnol can be addictive. Know the risks. Mixing club drugs, like rohypnol, together or with alcohol is extremely dangerous. The effects of one drug can magnify the effects and risks of another. In fact, mixing substances can be lethal. Depression can turn anyone towards drugs. Pills, marijuana and cocaine offer an escape from the sadness. If the addicted continues to use drugs, loses friends and family, he will inevitably have troubles with depression. Even worse than a depression, which people experience every day, is the fact that the chances for mental illness are higher for the addicted person than for the non-addict. It could also be said the addicts are already acting in an insane way by choosing something like cocaine over loved ones and friends. |
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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