




Bridgeport, West Virginia
Bridgeport, WV Profile
Bridgeport, WV, population 7,306 , is located
in West Virginia's Harrison county,
about 81.0 miles from Pittsburgh and 140.9 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Bridgeport has grown by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bridgeport has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Bridgeport Statistics
Bridgeport Gender Information
Males in Bridgeport: 3,403 (47%)
Females in Bridgeport: 3,903 (53%)
As % of Population in Bridgeport
Race Diversity in Bridgeport
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bridgeport
Age Diversity in Bridgeport
Median Age in Bridgeport: 42.8 (Males in Bridgeport: 41.0, Females in Bridgeport: 44.4)
Bridgeport Males Under 20: 13%
Bridgeport Females Under 20: 13%
Bridgeport Males 20 to 40: 10%
Bridgeport Females 20 to 40: 10%
Bridgeport Males 40 to 60: 14%
Bridgeport Females 40 to 60: 16%
Bridgeport Males Over 60: 10%
Bridgeport Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Bridgeport
Bridgeport Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Bridgeport Median Household Income: $ 49,310
Bridgeport Median Value of Homes: $ 117,100
Bridgeport Location Information
Elevation: 987 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bridgeport
Despard 2.7 Miles
Anmoore 2.8 Miles
Nutter Fort 3.8 Miles
Stonewood 3.9 Miles
Clarksburg 4.7 Miles
Flemington 6.8 Miles
Lumberport 7.8 Miles
Shinnston 7.9 Miles
Enterprise 9.4 Miles
West Milford 9.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bridgeport
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 81.0 Miles
Akron 140.9 Miles
Columbus 153.4 Miles
Cleveland 170.8 Miles
Arlington 172.5 Miles
Washington 174.9 Miles
Alexandria 175.6 Miles
Richmond 193.2 Miles
Baltimore 195.1 Miles
Erie 196.8 Miles
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Facts
In 2003, a total of 28,723 persons died of drug-induced causes in the United States. The category 'drug-induced causes' includes not only deaths from dependent and nondependent use of drugs (legal and illegal use), but also poisoning from medically prescribed and other drugs. It excludes unintentional injuries, homicides, and other causes indirectly related to drug use. Also excluded are newborn deaths due to mother's drug use. The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA’s) 2001–2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC), which is one of the largest comorbidity studies ever conducted, included extensive questions about alcohol and tobacco use. NESARC data confirmed the widespread use of alcohol with tobacco: Approximately 46 million adults used both alcohol and tobacco in the past year, and approximately 6.2 million adults reported both an AUD and dependence on nicotine. Benzodiazepines, therapeutically used as tranquillizers, hypnotics, anticonvulsants and centrally acting muscle relaxants, rank among the most frequently prescribed drugs. Among adults, some studies suggest that women are more likely than men to be prescribed the more highly abused drugs, including painkillers and anti-anxiety medications. In fact, some studies have shown that women may be as much as 48% more likely than men to be given these drugs. The studies also indicate, according to NIDA, that women and men who use prescription opioids run an equal risk of becoming addicted. Women run a much higher risk than men of becoming addicted to other drugs, though, particularly sedatives, anti-anxiety medications, and hypnotic drugs such as sleeping pills. |
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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