



West Brattleboro, Vermont
West Brattleboro, VT Profile
West Brattleboro, VT, population 3,222 , is located
in Vermont's Windham county,
about 52.2 miles from Springfield and 57.9 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of West Brattleboro has grown by about 3%.
West Brattleboro Statistics
West Brattleboro Gender Information
Males in West Brattleboro: 1,441 (45%)
Females in West Brattleboro: 1,781 (55%)
As % of Population in West Brattleboro
Race Diversity in West Brattleboro
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in West Brattleboro
Age Diversity in West Brattleboro
Median Age in West Brattleboro: 42.0 (Males in West Brattleboro: 40.7, Females in West Brattleboro: 43.0)
West Brattleboro Males Under 20: 12%
West Brattleboro Females Under 20: 13%
West Brattleboro Males 20 to 40: 10%
West Brattleboro Females 20 to 40: 11%
West Brattleboro Males 40 to 60: 15%
West Brattleboro Females 40 to 60: 18%
West Brattleboro Males Over 60: 9%
West Brattleboro Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in West Brattleboro
West Brattleboro Household Average Size: 2.23 people
West Brattleboro Median Household Income: $ 35,332
West Brattleboro Median Value of Homes: $ 95,700
West Brattleboro Location Information
Elevation: 469 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Brattleboro
Brattleboro 2.3 Miles
Hinsdale 7.6 Miles
Newfane 9.4 Miles
Jacksonville 11.8 Miles
Winchester 12.5 Miles
Northfield 13.4 Miles
West Swanzey 14.3 Miles
Westminster 16.4 Miles
Keene 17.3 Miles
Turners Falls 17.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Brattleboro
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 52.2 Miles
Worcester 57.9 Miles
Manchester 59.0 Miles
Lowell 67.2 Miles
Hartford 75.7 Miles
Cambridge 83.2 Miles
Boston 85.8 Miles
Waterbury 92.7 Miles
Providence 93.8 Miles
New Haven 108.3 Miles
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Facts
Though illegal to use or have possession of, marijuana is a commonly abused drug and many people are unaware of its harmful effects. Marijuana Abuse Marijuana abuse can lead to distorted perceptions , impaired coordination as well as difficulty with thinking , problem solving, learning and with memory. Those affected by marijuana addiction can find help in outpatient programs. Medication can be prescribed to reduce marijuana withdrawal symptoms. Talk therapy and rest are usually the best practices for this particular addiction treatment. Chronic inhalant abuse may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. Parents of teens need to be especially vigilant about signs of inhalant abuse (huffing), since the abused substances are simple household items and not readily identifiable as drugs of abuse. These substances are also easily purchased and inexpensive, making them attractive to curious teens. In addition to signs of intoxication, parents should be warned of potential inhalant abuse by sores and scratches around the mouth area along with the presence of unusual odors. The C.I.A and other U.S.intelligence sources believe that synthetics like amphetamines and designer drugs like Ecstasy will garner a larger and larger share of the illegal drug market in years to come. Heroin addiction is associated with a high degree of tolerance and PHYSICAL DEPENDENCE. With repeated use, the dose taken by the user gradually becomes higher. After continued use of fairly high doses, some users can administer doses up to 50 times what would kill a non-tolerant individual. Physical dependence is also classically associated with heroin addiction, and a WITHDRAWAL SYNDROME results in dependent individuals upon cessation of the drug. This syndrome, which varies in intensity depending on the individual and severity of dependence, consists of a number of physiological and psychological symptoms, such as irritability, loss of APPETITE, and TREMOR. At peak intensity, the individual experiences INSOMNIA, violent yawning, excessive tearing and sneezing. Muscle weakness and depression may be pronounced. PILOERECTION resulting in ‘goosebumps’ gives the skin the appearance of a plucked turkey; hence the expression ‘cold turkey’ given to signify abrupt withdrawal. Gastrointestinal distress, characterized by cramps and diarrhoea, is also apparent. Gradually, the symptoms subside, although the neuroadaptation that takes place with long-term heroin use may subsist for months or years, and contribute to relapse. |
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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