




Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA Profile
Newport News, VA, population 180,150 , is located
in Virginia's Newport News (city) county,
about 5.8 miles from Hampton and 12.1 miles from Norfolk.
In the 90's the population of Newport News has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newport News has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Virginia average.
Newport News Statistics
Newport News Gender Information
Males in Newport News: 87,178 (48%)
Females in Newport News: 92,972 (52%)
As % of Population in Newport News
Race Diversity in Newport News
White: 54%
African American: 39%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Newport News
Age Diversity in Newport News
Median Age in Newport News: 32.0 (Males in Newport News: 30.4, Females in Newport News: 33.5)
Newport News Males Under 20: 16%
Newport News Females Under 20: 15%
Newport News Males 20 to 40: 16%
Newport News Females 20 to 40: 16%
Newport News Males 40 to 60: 11%
Newport News Females 40 to 60: 12%
Newport News Males Over 60: 5%
Newport News Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Newport News
Newport News Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Newport News Median Household Income: $ 36,597
Newport News Median Value of Homes: $ 94,200
Law Enforcement in Newport News
Reported crimes in the Newport News area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 27
Forcible rape: 94
Robbery: 389
Aggravated assault: 743
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 686
Larceny-theft: 5,489
Motor vehicle theft: 980
Arson: 85
Newport News Location Information
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 68.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 50.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newport News
Hampton 5.8 Miles
Poquoson 10.9 Miles
Smithfield 11.2 Miles
Norfolk 12.1 Miles
Portsmouth 12.2 Miles
Chesapeake 13.9 Miles
Rushmere 15.0 Miles
Yorktown 18.5 Miles
Suffolk 19.4 Miles
Gloucester Point 19.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Newport News
(Population 100,000+)
Hampton 5.8 Miles
Norfolk 12.1 Miles
Portsmouth 12.2 Miles
Chesapeake 13.9 Miles
Virginia Beach 26.4 Miles
Richmond 69.4 Miles
Alexandria 130.7 Miles
Washington 136.6 Miles
Arlington 137.0 Miles
Raleigh 148.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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".
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).
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.
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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