



Narragansett Pier, Rhode Island
Narragansett Pier, RI Profile
Narragansett Pier, RI, population 3,671 , is located
in Rhode Island's Washington county,
about 27.2 miles from Providence and 60.1 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Narragansett Pier has declined by about 1%.
Narragansett Pier Statistics
Narragansett Pier Gender Information
Males in Narragansett Pier: 1,700 (46%)
Females in Narragansett Pier: 1,971 (54%)
As % of Population in Narragansett Pier
Race Diversity in Narragansett Pier
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Narragansett Pier
Age Diversity in Narragansett Pier
Median Age in Narragansett Pier: 44.5 (Males in Narragansett Pier: 42.8, Females in Narragansett Pier: 46.3)
Narragansett Pier Males Under 20: 8%
Narragansett Pier Females Under 20: 8%
Narragansett Pier Males 20 to 40: 14%
Narragansett Pier Females 20 to 40: 15%
Narragansett Pier Males 40 to 60: 14%
Narragansett Pier Females 40 to 60: 15%
Narragansett Pier Males Over 60: 11%
Narragansett Pier Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Narragansett Pier
Narragansett Pier Household Average Size: 2.08 people
Narragansett Pier Median Household Income: $ 39,918
Narragansett Pier Median Value of Homes: $ 205,700
Narragansett Pier Location Information
Elevation: 30 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Narragansett Pier
Wakefield-Peacedale 1.8 Miles
Kingston 4.8 Miles
Newport 8.4 Miles
Newport East 8.6 Miles
Hope Valley 14.4 Miles
Bradford 14.7 Miles
Ashaway 17.1 Miles
Tiverton 18.4 Miles
Warwick 18.6 Miles
West Warwick 19.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Narragansett Pier
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 27.2 Miles
Worcester 60.1 Miles
Boston 67.2 Miles
Hartford 67.6 Miles
Cambridge 67.7 Miles
Springfield 74.6 Miles
New Haven 76.9 Miles
Waterbury 83.1 Miles
Lowell 83.4 Miles
Bridgeport 92.7 Miles
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Facts
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Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
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.
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