




Bethany, West Virginia
Bethany, WV Profile
Bethany, WV, population 985 , is located
in West Virginia's Brooke county,
about 33.7 miles from Pittsburgh and 78.9 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Bethany has declined by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bethany has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Bethany Statistics
Bethany Gender Information
Males in Bethany: 511 (52%)
Females in Bethany: 474 (48%)
As % of Population in Bethany
Race Diversity in Bethany
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bethany
Age Diversity in Bethany
Median Age in Bethany: 21.2 (Males in Bethany: 21.3, Females in Bethany: 21.1)
Bethany Males Under 20: 16%
Bethany Females Under 20: 16%
Bethany Males 20 to 40: 26%
Bethany Females 20 to 40: 22%
Bethany Males 40 to 60: 6%
Bethany Females 40 to 60: 6%
Bethany Males Over 60: 4%
Bethany Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Bethany
Bethany Household Average Size: 2.11 people
Bethany Median Household Income: $ 36,375
Bethany Median Value of Homes: $ 75,600
Bethany Location Information
Elevation: 840 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bethany
West Liberty 3.2 Miles
Beech Bottom 5.2 Miles
Wellsburg 5.4 Miles
Windsor Heights 5.8 Miles
Rayland 7.3 Miles
West Middletown 7.3 Miles
West Alexander 7.4 Miles
Tiltonsville 8.0 Miles
Valley Grove 8.2 Miles
Clearview 8.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bethany
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 33.7 Miles
Akron 78.9 Miles
Cleveland 107.5 Miles
Columbus 130.3 Miles
Erie 135.3 Miles
Toledo 186.3 Miles
Dayton 195.1 Miles
Detroit 195.8 Miles
Warren 202.9 Miles
Buffalo 204.8 Miles
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Facts
It may be suggested to enlist the help of a friend in sobriety, who is willing to set aside time to allow the person entering recovery to share and ‘talk through’ the ‘first step’ plan. Part of the healing process is becoming honest about previous choices, and their effects. (Many AA meetings consist of this principle.) An intensive out-patient treatment plan outlines the process of releasing shame and guilt, to beginning a new, more productive life. By the time a client has completed the plan they should be able to have a Greater Strength, they feel comfortable with, and may endeavour to obtain a sponsor for the completion of a rehabilitation program. Health effects from inhalants range from mild to severe. A distinction between harmful side effects and long-term effects has not been fully determined. "Although some inhalant-induced damage to the nervous and other organ systems may be at least partially reversible when inhalant abuse is stopped, many syndromes caused by repeated or prolonged abuse are irreversible," according to the NIDA research report on inhalants, which was updated in February 2002. NIDA's list of irreversible effects include hearing loss, limb spasms, brain damage, and bone marrow damage. Serious but potentially reversible effects include liver and kidney damage, and depletion of oxygen from the blood. Nitrites carry special risks, even with modest use. Based on their research with animals, scientists suspect that nitrite abuse reduces the number of cells in the immune system. This possibly hinders the body's efforts to fight infectious diseases and resist the growth of tumors.Death is also a possible consequence of inhalant abuse, because the chemicals displace oxygen, leading to an increased risk of sudden sniffing death. Users also die from asphyxiation (from inhaling repeatedly, which leaves the lungs full of chemicals instead of oxygen), suffocation (from blocking air to the lungs while inhaling fumes from a plastic bag over the head), choking (from inhaling and choking on vomit), and from a variety of accidental injuries caused by mental and physical effects of inhalants (car wrecks, drowning, falls, burns). The controversy over marijuana's role as a medicine for certain illnesses highlights the drug's strange history in American society. A small minority of Americans wants the drug to be made legal and sold under controlled circumstances, similar to the sale of alcohol. The U.S. government has made no move to legalize marijuana possession and, in fact, has tightened laws against it since the 1980s. People who buy, sell, or use marijuana for recreational purposes face many penalties if caught, including a permanent criminal record. Premature Deaths. In 1992, there were an estimated 107,400 alcohol-related deaths in the United States. Many of the alcohol-related deaths were among people between the ages of 20 and 40. However, long-term, heavy drinking is also involved in numerous premature deaths among the older population. Total costs attributed to alcohol-related motor vehicle crashes were estimated to be $24.7 billion. |
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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