




Waterbury, Vermont
Waterbury, VT Profile
Waterbury, VT, population 1,706 , is located
in Vermont's Washington county,
about 113.4 miles from Manchester and 138.3 miles from Lowell.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Waterbury has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Waterbury area were lower than Vermont's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Vermont average.
Waterbury Statistics
Waterbury Gender Information
Males in Waterbury: 835 (49%)
Females in Waterbury: 871 (51%)
As % of Population in Waterbury
Race Diversity in Waterbury
White: 97%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Waterbury
Age Diversity in Waterbury
Median Age in Waterbury: 36.8 (Males in Waterbury: 35.6, Females in Waterbury: 38.4)
Waterbury Males Under 20: 12%
Waterbury Females Under 20: 10%
Waterbury Males 20 to 40: 17%
Waterbury Females 20 to 40: 17%
Waterbury Males 40 to 60: 14%
Waterbury Females 40 to 60: 14%
Waterbury Males Over 60: 7%
Waterbury Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Waterbury
Waterbury Household Average Size: 2.09 people
Waterbury Median Household Income: $ 37,218
Waterbury Median Value of Homes: $ 99,800
Law Enforcement in Waterbury
Reported crimes in the Waterbury area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 20
Burglary: 4
Larceny-theft: 23
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 548
Waterbury Location Information
Elevation: 428 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Waterbury
Montpelier 10.4 Miles
Northfield 13.8 Miles
Barre 15.9 Miles
Jericho 16.6 Miles
South Barre 16.7 Miles
Morrisville 17.3 Miles
Graniteville 18.4 Miles
Hyde Park 19.0 Miles
Marshfield 19.9 Miles
Essex Junction 20.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Waterbury
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 113.4 Miles
Lowell 138.3 Miles
Worcester 151.4 Miles
Springfield 154.9 Miles
Cambridge 159.1 Miles
Boston 161.3 Miles
Hartford 178.1 Miles
Providence 186.6 Miles
Syracuse 191.6 Miles
Waterbury"> Waterbury 192.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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