



Newport, Rhode Island
Newport, RI Profile
Newport, RI, population 26,475 , is located
in Rhode Island's Newport county,
about 23.7 miles from Providence and 59.1 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Newport has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newport has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Newport area were higher than Rhode Island's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Rhode Island average.
Newport Statistics
Newport Gender Information
Males in Newport: 12,751 (48%)
Females in Newport: 13,724 (52%)
As % of Population in Newport
Race Diversity in Newport
White: 84%
African American: 8%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Newport
Age Diversity in Newport
Median Age in Newport: 34.9 (Males in Newport: 34.0, Females in Newport: 35.9)
Newport Males Under 20: 12%
Newport Females Under 20: 12%
Newport Males 20 to 40: 17%
Newport Females 20 to 40: 17%
Newport Males 40 to 60: 12%
Newport Females 40 to 60: 13%
Newport Males Over 60: 7%
Newport Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Newport
Newport Household Average Size: 2.11 people
Newport Median Household Income: $ 40,669
Newport Median Value of Homes: $ 166,600
Law Enforcement in Newport
Reported crimes in the Newport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 24
Robbery: 13
Aggravated assault: 76
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 431
Burglary: 293
Larceny-theft: 953
Motor vehicle theft: 74
Arson: 22
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,987
Newport Location Information
Elevation: 96 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newport
Newport East"> Newport East 0.2 Miles
Narragansett Pier 8.4 Miles
Wakefield-Peacedale 9.9 Miles
Tiverton 10.7 Miles
Kingston 10.9 Miles
Bristol 13.2 Miles
Warwick 15.5 Miles
North Westport 16.5 Miles
Fall River 16.7 Miles
Barrington 17.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Newport
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 23.7 Miles
Worcester 59.1 Miles
Boston 61.5 Miles
Cambridge 62.1 Miles
Hartford 73.4 Miles
Springfield 78.3 Miles
Lowell 79.1 Miles
New Haven 84.7 Miles
Waterbury 90.2 Miles
Bridgeport 100.8 Miles
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Facts
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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.
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