




East Highland Park, Virginia
East Highland Park, VA Profile
East Highland Park, VA, population 12,488 , is located
in Virginia's Henrico county,
about 3.5 miles from Richmond and 68.1 miles from Newport News.
In the 90's the population of East Highland Park has grown by about 5%.
East Highland Park Statistics
East Highland Park Gender Information
Males in East Highland Park: 5,722 (46%)
Females in East Highland Park: 6,766 (54%)
As % of Population in East Highland Park
Race Diversity in East Highland Park
White: 18%
African American: 79%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in East Highland Park
Age Diversity in East Highland Park
Median Age in East Highland Park: 37.4 (Males in East Highland Park: 35.3, Females in East Highland Park: 39.3)
East Highland Park Males Under 20: 14%
East Highland Park Females Under 20: 14%
East Highland Park Males 20 to 40: 12%
East Highland Park Females 20 to 40: 14%
East Highland Park Males 40 to 60: 13%
East Highland Park Females 40 to 60: 16%
East Highland Park Males Over 60: 7%
East Highland Park Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in East Highland Park
East Highland Park Household Average Size: 2.48 people
East Highland Park Median Household Income: $ 36,328
East Highland Park Median Value of Homes: $ 76,600
East Highland Park Location Information
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Highland Park
Mechanicsville 2.7 Miles
Chamberlayne 3.4 Miles
Richmond 3.5 Miles
Lakeside 4.3 Miles
Montrose 4.5 Miles
Dumbarton 4.9 Miles
Highland Springs 5.0 Miles
Laurel 7.0 Miles
Glen Allen 8.0 Miles
Tuckahoe 8.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest East Highland Park
(Population 100,000+)
Richmond 3.5 Miles
Newport News 68.1 Miles
Hampton 69.7 Miles
Portsmouth 79.9 Miles
Norfolk 80.0 Miles
Chesapeake 81.6 Miles
Alexandria 86.9 Miles
Arlington 92.3 Miles
Washington 93.1 Miles
Virginia Beach 93.4 Miles
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Facts
Of all psychoactive substances, alcohol is the only one whose consumption has been shown to commonly increase aggression. After large doses of amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and PCP, certain individuals may experience violent outbursts, probably because of preexisting psychosis. Research is needed on the pharmacological effects of crack, which enters the brain more directly than cocaine used in other forms. While specific numbers regarding cocaine are currently unavailable, over 20% of those individuals currently incarcerated in the United States prison system were under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time they committed their crime. The number of Americans abusing prescription drugs nearly doubled from 7.8 million in 1992 to 15.1 million in 2003, the Narcotics Control Board said. Among their prescription drugs of choice: the painkillers oxycodone, sold under the trade name OxyContin, and hydrocodone, sold as Vicodin and used by 7.4 percent of college students in 2005. Research suggests that cocaine (like amphetamine) is a powerful activator of the brain’s central REINFORCEMENT system. Activation of the DOPAMINE system is the primary pharmacological effect. Moreover, release of dopamine in the NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS appears to be directly linked to the rewarding properties of these drugs. Animals that have undergone lesions of the dopamine projection to the nucleus accumbens are not interested in self-administering cocaine or amphetamine. In view of the hypothesis that the nucleus accumbens may be a critical neural substrate for ‘natural’ rewards (food, sex, and so on), the notion that cocaine amplifies pleasure may actually have a neurochemical basis. |
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
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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