



Central Falls, Rhode Island
Central Falls, RI Profile
Central Falls, RI, population 18,928 , is located
in Rhode Island's Providence county,
about 4.7 miles from Providence and 33.2 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Central Falls has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Central Falls has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Central Falls area were lower than Rhode Island's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Rhode Island average.
Central Falls Statistics
Central Falls Gender Information
Males in Central Falls: 9,404 (50%)
Females in Central Falls: 9,524 (50%)
As % of Population in Central Falls
Race Diversity in Central Falls
White: 57%
African American: 6%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 35%
As % of Population in Central Falls
Age Diversity in Central Falls
Median Age in Central Falls: 30.2 (Males in Central Falls: 28.9, Females in Central Falls: 31.8)
Central Falls Males Under 20: 17%
Central Falls Females Under 20: 15%
Central Falls Males 20 to 40: 17%
Central Falls Females 20 to 40: 16%
Central Falls Males 40 to 60: 10%
Central Falls Females 40 to 60: 10%
Central Falls Males Over 60: 5%
Central Falls Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Central Falls
Central Falls Household Average Size: 2.74 people
Central Falls Median Household Income: $ 22,628
Central Falls Median Value of Homes: $ 93,200
Law Enforcement in Central Falls
Reported crimes in the Central Falls area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 19
Robbery: 20
Aggravated assault: 70
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 565
Burglary: 166
Larceny-theft: 351
Motor vehicle theft: 103
Arson: 12
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,215
Central Falls Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Central Falls
Pawtucket 1.0 Miles
Valley Falls 1.1 Miles
North Seekonk 3.2 Miles
North Providence 4.7 Miles
Providence 4.7 Miles
East Providence 5.4 Miles
Attleboro 6.6 Miles
North Attleborough 6.9 Miles
Cumberland Hill 7.0 Miles
Cranston 8.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Central Falls
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 4.7 Miles
Worcester 33.2 Miles
Boston 36.6 Miles
Cambridge 36.6 Miles
Lowell 51.5 Miles
Springfield 63.3 Miles
Hartford 67.2 Miles
Manchester 76.5 Miles
Waterbury 88.7 Miles
New Haven 89.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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).
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.
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