




Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre, PA Profile
Wilkes-Barre, PA, population 43,123 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Luzerne county,
about 48.6 miles from Allentown and 92.0 miles from Paterson.
Through the 90's Wilkes-Barre's population has declined by about 9%.
It is estimated that in recent years Wilkes-Barre's population has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wilkes-Barre area were higher than Pennsylvania's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Pennsylvania average.
Wilkes Barre Statistics
Wilkes Barre Gender Information
Males in Wilkes Barre: 20,799 (48%)
Females in Wilkes Barre: 22,324 (52%)
As % of Population in Wilkes Barre
Race Diversity in Wilkes Barre
White: 92%
African American: 5%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Wilkes Barre
Age Diversity in Wilkes Barre
Median Age in Wilkes Barre: 38.8 (Males in Wilkes Barre: 35.9, Females in Wilkes Barre: 41.8)
Wilkes Barre Males Under 20: 12%
Wilkes Barre Females Under 20: 12%
Wilkes Barre Males 20 to 40: 15%
Wilkes Barre Females 20 to 40: 13%
Wilkes Barre Males 40 to 60: 12%
Wilkes Barre Females 40 to 60: 11%
Wilkes Barre Males Over 60: 9%
Wilkes Barre Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Wilkes Barre
Wilkes Barre Household Average Size: 2.2 people
Wilkes Barre Median Household Income: $ 26,711
Wilkes Barre Median Value of Homes: $ 65,500
Law Enforcement in Wilkes Barre
Reported crimes in the Wilkes-Barre area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 92
Aggravated assault: 39
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 351
Burglary: 406
Larceny-theft: 1,579
Motor vehicle theft: 134
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,030
Wilkes Barre Location Information
Elevation: 550 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wilkes Barre
Wilkes-Barre Township 0.3 Miles
Kingston 1.4 Miles
Laurel Run 1.9 Miles
Forty Fort 2.3 Miles
Pringle 2.4 Miles
Edwardsville 2.4 Miles
Larksville 2.6 Miles
Ashley 2.6 Miles
Courtdale 2.9 Miles
Luzerne 2.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wilkes Barre
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 48.6 Miles
Paterson 92.0 Miles
Newark 95.9 Miles
Elizabeth 96.1 Miles
Philadelphia 97.1 Miles
Jersey City 100.7 Miles
New York 104.6 Miles
Yonkers 105.6 Miles
Stamford 122.7 Miles
Syracuse 125.4 Miles
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Facts
Heroin (also known as smack, horse): Heroin use continues to increase. A 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse indicated 2.4 million Americans used heroin, including 81,000 new users in 1997. Officials see increased use mainly among people younger than 26 years, often women. In 1997, 87% of heroin users were younger than 26 years, compared to 61% in 1992. Ecstasy tablets contain, on average, 60–70 mg (base equivalent) of MDMA either as the hydrochloride salt or, less commonly, as the phosphate salt. Loose powders may range from crushed tablets (typically 30–40 % purity) to almost pure MDMA. The free base constitutes 84 % of the hydrochloride salt. Apart from the active drug, tablets contain a bulking agent such as lactose and smaller quantities of binders. Mixtures of MDMA and other scheduled drugs in illicit tablets are now less common. In 2006, average values of 9 to 90 mg MDMA per tablet were reportet across Europe, though in most reporting countries the typical MDMA content of an ecstasy tablet was between 25 and 65 mg. One of the long term effects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism is alcohol related cancer. Indeed, heavy, chronic drinking increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially cancer of the voice box, mouth, throat, and the esophagus. Women who drink two or more drinks per day slightly increase their risk for developing breast cancer. Excessive drinking may also increase the risk for developing cancer of the rectum and the colon. Despite extensive opium consumption during the colonial era, Southeast Asia had remained a minor producer. In 1936, for example, the Shan States of Burma produced only 8 tons of raw opium, while Laos and northern Vietnam together produced 7.5 tons in 1940. Since India supplied their monopolies with low-cost opium, governments had no reason to encourage local cultivation. How then do we account for the marked increase in the Golden Triangle's opium production of 15.5 tons in 1940 to 3,050 tons in 1989? |
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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