




Wyomissing, Pennsylvania
Wyomissing, PA Profile
Wyomissing, PA, population 8,587 , is located
in Pennsylvania's Berks county,
about 31.6 miles from Allentown and 49.8 miles from Philadelphia.
In the 90's the population of Wyomissing has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wyomissing has been growing at an annual rate of 8.9 percent.
Wyomissing Statistics
Wyomissing Gender Information
Males in Wyomissing: 3,917 (46%)
Females in Wyomissing: 4,670 (54%)
As % of Population in Wyomissing
Race Diversity in Wyomissing
White: 95%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Wyomissing
Age Diversity in Wyomissing
Median Age in Wyomissing: 46.1 (Males in Wyomissing: 42.1, Females in Wyomissing: 49.4)
Wyomissing Males Under 20: 14%
Wyomissing Females Under 20: 13%
Wyomissing Males 20 to 40: 8%
Wyomissing Females 20 to 40: 8%
Wyomissing Males 40 to 60: 12%
Wyomissing Females 40 to 60: 13%
Wyomissing Males Over 60: 12%
Wyomissing Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in Wyomissing
Wyomissing Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Wyomissing Median Household Income: $ 54,681
Wyomissing Median Value of Homes: $ 148,500
Wyomissing Location Information
Elevation: 320 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wyomissing
Wyomissing Hills"> Wyomissing Hills 0.9 Miles
West Reading 1.0 Miles
Wyomissing">West Wyomissing 1.4 Miles
Shillington 1.5 Miles
West Lawn 1.5 Miles
Kenhorst 1.9 Miles
Reading 2.1 Miles
Spring Ridge 2.1 Miles
Whitfield 2.2 Miles
Sinking Spring 2.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wyomissing
(Population 100,000+)
Allentown 31.6 Miles
Philadelphia 49.8 Miles
Baltimore 79.7 Miles
Elizabeth 95.1 Miles
Newark 98.3 Miles
Paterson 102.5 Miles
Jersey City 103.0 Miles
New York 106.4 Miles
Washington 114.5 Miles
Arlington 116.0 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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