




Bristol, Rhode Island
Bristol, RI Profile
Bristol, RI, population 22,469 , is located
in Rhode Island's Bristol county,
about 12.7 miles from Providence and 48.3 miles from Boston.
In the 90's the population of Bristol has grown by about 4%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bristol area were lower than Rhode Island's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Rhode Island average.
Bristol Statistics
Bristol Gender Information
Males in Bristol: 10,834 (48%)
Females in Bristol: 11,635 (52%)
As % of Population in Bristol
Race Diversity in Bristol
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bristol
Age Diversity in Bristol
Median Age in Bristol: 38.2 (Males in Bristol: 36.8, Females in Bristol: 39.4)
Bristol Males Under 20: 13%
Bristol Females Under 20: 13%
Bristol Males 20 to 40: 14%
Bristol Females 20 to 40: 14%
Bristol Males 40 to 60: 12%
Bristol Females 40 to 60: 13%
Bristol Males Over 60: 9%
Bristol Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Bristol
Bristol Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Bristol Median Household Income: $ 43,689
Bristol Median Value of Homes: $ 156,500
Law Enforcement in Bristol
Reported crimes in the Bristol area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 131
Burglary: 56
Larceny-theft: 309
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Arson: 9
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,690
Bristol Location Information
Elevation: 75 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 10.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bristol
Tiverton 4.5 Miles
Ocean Grove 4.7 Miles
Barrington 4.9 Miles
Fall River 6.0 Miles
Warwick 7.9 Miles
North Westport 9.3 Miles
Somerset 9.6 Miles
East Providence 10.9 Miles
Cranston 11.3 Miles
Providence 12.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bristol
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 12.7 Miles
Boston 48.3 Miles
Cambridge 49.0 Miles
Worcester 49.0 Miles
Lowell 66.2 Miles
Hartford 73.5 Miles
Springfield 74.2 Miles
New Haven 89.8 Miles
Manchester 91.7 Miles
Waterbury 92.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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".
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