




West Springfield, Virginia
West Springfield, VA Profile
West Springfield, VA, population 28,378 , is located
in Virginia's Fairfax county,
about 9.7 miles from Alexandria and 11.0 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of West Springfield has grown by about 1%.
West Springfield Statistics
West Springfield Gender Information
Males in West Springfield: 13,845 (49%)
Females in West Springfield: 14,533 (51%)
As % of Population in West Springfield
Race Diversity in West Springfield
White: 75%
African American: 5%
Asian: 14%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in West Springfield
Age Diversity in West Springfield
Median Age in West Springfield: 39.0 (Males in West Springfield: 38.2, Females in West Springfield: 39.8)
West Springfield Males Under 20: 14%
West Springfield Females Under 20: 13%
West Springfield Males 20 to 40: 12%
West Springfield Females 20 to 40: 13%
West Springfield Males 40 to 60: 16%
West Springfield Females 40 to 60: 18%
West Springfield Males Over 60: 7%
West Springfield Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in West Springfield
West Springfield Household Average Size: 2.76 people
West Springfield Median Household Income: $ 84,250
West Springfield Median Value of Homes: $ 202,900
West Springfield Location Information
Elevation: 280 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Springfield
Springfield 2.2 Miles
North Springfield 2.4 Miles
Newington 3.1 Miles
Burke 3.1 Miles
Franconia 4.1 Miles
Annandale 4.2 Miles
Lorton 4.7 Miles
Fort Belvoir 4.8 Miles
Lincolnia 5.3 Miles
Rose Hill (Fairfax County) 5.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Springfield
(Population 100,000+)
Alexandria 9.7 Miles
Arlington 11.0 Miles
Washington 13.1 Miles
Baltimore 48.5 Miles
Richmond 85.3 Miles
Hampton 129.7 Miles
Newport News 131.4 Miles
Philadelphia 137.0 Miles
Norfolk 142.7 Miles
Portsmouth 143.2 Miles
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Facts
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Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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).
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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