




Bridgewater, Virginia
Bridgewater, VA Profile
Bridgewater, VA, population 5,203 , is located
in Virginia's Rockingham county,
about 100.6 miles from Richmond and 108.1 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Bridgewater has grown by about 33%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bridgewater has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bridgewater area were lower than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Virginia average.
Bridgewater Statistics
Bridgewater Gender Information
Males in Bridgewater: 2,341 (45%)
Females in Bridgewater: 2,862 (55%)
As % of Population in Bridgewater
Race Diversity in Bridgewater
White: 95%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Bridgewater
Age Diversity in Bridgewater
Median Age in Bridgewater: 34.0 (Males in Bridgewater: 31.4, Females in Bridgewater: 36.1)
Bridgewater Males Under 20: 13%
Bridgewater Females Under 20: 15%
Bridgewater Males 20 to 40: 14%
Bridgewater Females 20 to 40: 16%
Bridgewater Males 40 to 60: 10%
Bridgewater Females 40 to 60: 11%
Bridgewater Males Over 60: 8%
Bridgewater Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Bridgewater
Bridgewater Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Bridgewater Median Household Income: $ 41,038
Bridgewater Median Value of Homes: $ 125,100
Law Enforcement in Bridgewater
Reported crimes in the Bridgewater 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: 19
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 24
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 688
Bridgewater Location Information
Elevation: 1,192 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bridgewater
Mt Crawford 2.6 Miles
Dayton 3.1 Miles
Weyers Cave 7.3 Miles
Harrisonburg 7.5 Miles
Grottoes 11.4 Miles
Verona 12.6 Miles
Massanutten 13.1 Miles
Staunton 16.9 Miles
Crimora 17.2 Miles
Broadway 18.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bridgewater
(Population 100,000+)
Richmond 100.6 Miles
Arlington 108.1 Miles
Alexandria 108.3 Miles
Washington 110.7 Miles
Baltimore 142.0 Miles
Pittsburgh 152.4 Miles
Durham 165.2 Miles
Greensboro 165.9 Miles
Newport News 169.9 Miles
Hampton 171.7 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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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