




West Pittston, Pennsylvania
West Pittston, PA Profile
West Pittston, PA, population 5,072 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Luzerne county,
about 52.2 miles from Allentown and 89.1 miles from Paterson.
In the 90's the population of West Pittston has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of West Pittston has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the West Pittston area were lower than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
West Pittston Statistics
West Pittston Gender Information
Males in West Pittston: 2,292 (45%)
Females in West Pittston: 2,780 (55%)
As % of Population in West Pittston
Race Diversity in West Pittston
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in West Pittston
Age Diversity in West Pittston
Median Age in West Pittston: 42.5 (Males in West Pittston: 39.6, Females in West Pittston: 45.3)
West Pittston Males Under 20: 11%
West Pittston Females Under 20: 11%
West Pittston Males 20 to 40: 12%
West Pittston Females 20 to 40: 13%
West Pittston Males 40 to 60: 12%
West Pittston Females 40 to 60: 14%
West Pittston Males Over 60: 10%
West Pittston Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in West Pittston
West Pittston Household Average Size: 2.26 people
West Pittston Median Household Income: $ 33,030
West Pittston Median Value of Homes: $ 84,100
Law Enforcement in West Pittston
Reported crimes in the West Pittston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 121
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 71
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,941
West Pittston Location Information
Elevation: 562 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Pittston
Pittston 0.2 Miles
Hughestown 1.0 Miles
Exeter 1.4 Miles
Yatesville 1.7 Miles
Dupont 2.5 Miles
Wyoming 2.6 Miles
Laflin 2.7 Miles
West Wyoming 2.8 Miles
Duryea 3.0 Miles
Avoca 3.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Pittston
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 52.2 Miles
Paterson 89.1 Miles
Newark 93.9 Miles
Elizabeth 94.5 Miles
Jersey City 98.6 Miles
Philadelphia 100.7 Miles
Yonkers 102.4 Miles
New York 102.4 Miles
Stamford 118.8 Miles
Syracuse 120.4 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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