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Clarksburg, WV Profile
Clarksburg, WV, population 16,743 , is located
in West Virginia's Harrison county,
about 82.3 miles from Pittsburgh and 139.2 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Clarksburg has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Clarksburg has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Clarksburg Statistics
Clarksburg Gender Information
Males in Clarksburg: 7,752 (46%)
Females in Clarksburg: 8,991 (54%)
As % of Population in Clarksburg
Race Diversity in Clarksburg
White: 94%
African American: 4%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Clarksburg
Age Diversity in Clarksburg
Median Age in Clarksburg: 40.5 (Males in Clarksburg: 37.3, Females in Clarksburg: 43.3)
Clarksburg Males Under 20: 12%
Clarksburg Females Under 20: 12%
Clarksburg Males 20 to 40: 13%
Clarksburg Females 20 to 40: 13%
Clarksburg Males 40 to 60: 13%
Clarksburg Females 40 to 60: 13%
Clarksburg Males Over 60: 9%
Clarksburg Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Clarksburg
Clarksburg Household Average Size: 2.2 people
Clarksburg Median Household Income: $ 27,722
Clarksburg Median Value of Homes: $ 58,700
Clarksburg Location Information
Elevation: 1,011 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Clarksburg
Nutter Fort 1.8 Miles
Despard 2.1 Miles
Stonewood 2.7 Miles
Anmoore 3.2 Miles
Bridgeport 4.7 Miles
West Milford 6.4 Miles
Lumberport 6.5 Miles
Lost Creek 8.3 Miles
Shinnston 8.3 Miles
Enterprise 10.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Clarksburg
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 82.3 Miles
Akron 139.2 Miles
Columbus 149.0 Miles
Cleveland 169.2 Miles
Arlington 177.1 Miles
Washington 179.6 Miles
Alexandria 180.2 Miles
Richmond 196.7 Miles
Erie 197.5 Miles
Baltimore 199.8 Miles
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Facts
Once drug use starts, a person in good mental health can become depressed and worried. Some of these feelings are effects of the drug that go along with hangovers and the sense of being nagged all the time. Some of these unpleasant feelings are the results of drug use taking over the drug user's daily life so that more and more time is spent with the drug, and less time is spent doing other activities the person used to enjoy, like sports or music. Drug users can also become depressed because they are not living up to their own expectations for themselves, or the expectations of parents, teachers, friends, and other people who care about them. Falling short of expectations over and over again can be a distressing way of life, especially when drugs are nagging you and you cannot stop thinking about drugs long enough to do everything else you would like to do. The American culture demonstrates a quick fix, get over it type of attitude toward grief. This creates a hinderance to overcoming the stages of grief and loss. Most employers don't give more that three days if any off to attend matters of death in a family. Also, families tend to live more scattered and are not together to help each other go through the loss. Things are done behind the others back and hidden, although the party being hidden from usually finds out. This is a form of denial and some people never get past that initial stage. The American image is to be perfect. Families also tend to play games and keep secrets instead of dealing with what really happened and the effects. These ways do not promote recovery. You may have to establish a circle of friends to replace the loss of support families or origin used to give each other in previous generations. Families that are not emotional close may actually find themselves fighting over the inheritance over who gets the most or who was closest to the deceased person and favoritism is displayed but not openly talked about. Most alcoholics are men, but the incidence of alcoholism in women has been increasing over the past 30 years. About 9.3% of men and 1.9% of women are heavy drinkers, and 22.8% of men are binge drinkers compared to 8.7% of women. In general, young women problem drinkers follow the drinking patterns of their partners, although they tend to engage in heavier drinking during the premenstrual period. Women tend to become alcoholic later in life than men, and it is estimated that 1.8 million older women suffer from alcohol addiction. Even though heavy drinking in women usually occurs later in life, the medical problems women develop because of the disorder occur at about the same age as men, suggesting that women are more susceptible to the physical toxicity of alcohol. Because about 70 percent of Americans (approximately 191 million people) visit their primary care physician at least once every 2 years, these doctors are in a unique position-not only to prescribe medications, but also to identify prescription drug abuse when it exists, help the patient recognize the problem, set recovery goals, and seek appropriate treatment. Screening for prescription drug abuse can be incorporated into routine medical visits by asking about substance abuse history, current prescription and OTC use, and reasons for use. Doctors should take note of rapid increases in the amount of medication needed, or frequent, unscheduled refill requests. Doctors also should be alert to the fact that those addicted to prescription drugs may engage in "doctor shopping"- moving from provider to providerÑin an effort to obtain multiple prescriptions for the drug(s) they abuse. |
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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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