




Herndon, Virginia
Herndon, VA Profile
Herndon, VA, population 21,655 , is located
in Virginia's Fairfax county,
about 17.1 miles from Arlington and 19.5 miles from Washington.
In the 90's the population of Herndon has grown by about 34%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Herndon has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Herndon area were lower than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Virginia average.
Herndon Statistics
Herndon Gender Information
Males in Herndon: 11,413 (53%)
Females in Herndon: 10,242 (47%)
As % of Population in Herndon
Race Diversity in Herndon
White: 58%
African American: 10%
Asian: 14%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in Herndon
Age Diversity in Herndon
Median Age in Herndon: 31.5 (Males in Herndon: 30.6, Females in Herndon: 32.5)
Herndon Males Under 20: 16%
Herndon Females Under 20: 14%
Herndon Males 20 to 40: 20%
Herndon Females 20 to 40: 17%
Herndon Males 40 to 60: 14%
Herndon Females 40 to 60: 13%
Herndon Males Over 60: 3%
Herndon Females Over 60: 3%
Economics in Herndon
Herndon Household Average Size: 3.11 people
Herndon Median Household Income: $ 72,912
Herndon Median Value of Homes: $ 175,000
Law Enforcement in Herndon
Reported crimes in the Herndon area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 33
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 224
Burglary: 30
Larceny-theft: 494
Motor vehicle theft: 36
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,513
Herndon Location Information
Elevation: 368 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Herndon
Reston 2.4 Miles
Great Falls 5.6 Miles
Chantilly 5.7 Miles
Wolf Trap 5.8 Miles
Oakton 7.7 Miles
Vienna 8.0 Miles
Tysons Corner 9.0 Miles
Centreville 9.2 Miles
Travilah 9.5 Miles
Fairfax 9.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Herndon
(Population 100,000+)
Arlington 17.1 Miles
Washington 19.5 Miles
Alexandria 21.5 Miles
Baltimore 47.1 Miles
Richmond 98.0 Miles
Philadelphia 136.8 Miles
Hampton 145.7 Miles
Newport News 147.3 Miles
Allentown 151.7 Miles
Norfolk 158.6 Miles
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Facts
Low-intensity users of methamphetamine are typically described as occasional users of the drug, and so are not classified as true methamphetamine addicts. Lowintensity users generally swallow or snort methamphetamine for the extra mental stimulation it provides and are not necessarily using the drug to get high. Low-intensity users include truck drivers, high school or college students, and other people who need to stay alert and be able to concentrate for long periods of time without sleep. When methamphetamine is used in this manner, most people will experience increased mental alertness, focus, and concentration, enhanced self-confidence, and greater energy. Most low-intensity users will not experience the euphoria associated with binge or high-intensity users. Between 1895 and 1910, medical opinion within the U.S. turned against the mass prescription of opiates. From the 1870s onward, a growing number of doctors in both the United Kingdom and the United States documented the dangers of addiction from repeated opiate use. At the .02 blood alcohol concentration level, experiments have demostrated that people exhibit some loss of judgment, begin to relax and feel good. But tests have also shown that drivers at the .02 level experience a decline in visual functions, affecting their ability to track a moving object, and experience a decline in the ability to perform two tasks at the same time. Stepparents living in a household in which an adolescent abuses substances may feel they have gotten more than they bargained for and resent the time and attention the adolescent requires from the biological parent. Stepparents may demand that the adolescent leave the household and live with the other parent. In fact, a child who is acting out and abusing substances is not likely to be welcomed in either household. |
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.
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).
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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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