



Pascoag, Rhode Island
Pascoag, RI Profile
Pascoag, RI, population 4,742 , is located
in Rhode Island's Providence county,
about 17.5 miles from Providence and 21.8 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Pascoag has declined by about 5%.
Pascoag Statistics
Pascoag Gender Information
Males in Pascoag: 2,248 (47%)
Females in Pascoag: 2,494 (53%)
As % of Population in Pascoag
Race Diversity in Pascoag
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Pascoag
Age Diversity in Pascoag
Median Age in Pascoag: 37.0 (Males in Pascoag: 35.5, Females in Pascoag: 38.2)
Pascoag Males Under 20: 15%
Pascoag Females Under 20: 14%
Pascoag Males 20 to 40: 13%
Pascoag Females 20 to 40: 14%
Pascoag Males 40 to 60: 14%
Pascoag Females 40 to 60: 13%
Pascoag Males Over 60: 6%
Pascoag Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Pascoag
Pascoag Household Average Size: 2.72 people
Pascoag Median Household Income: $ 48,778
Pascoag Median Value of Homes: $ 128,700
Pascoag Location Information
Elevation: 422 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pascoag
Harrisville 1.6 Miles
East Douglas 8.1 Miles
Greenville 9.7 Miles
Putnam District 9.8 Miles
Woonsocket 10.2 Miles
North Grosvenor Dale 10.3 Miles
Whitinsville 10.9 Miles
Webster 11.2 Miles
Cumberland Hill 12.2 Miles
South Woodstock 13.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pascoag
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 17.5 Miles
Worcester 21.8 Miles
Cambridge 42.2 Miles
Boston 43.1 Miles
Springfield 46.7 Miles
Lowell 50.9 Miles
Hartford 52.3 Miles
Manchester 73.0 Miles
Waterbury 74.8 Miles
New Haven 77.6 Miles
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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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
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.
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