



Parkersburg, West Virginia
Parkersburg, WV Profile
Parkersburg, WV, population 33,099 , is located
in West Virginia's Wood county,
about 90.4 miles from Columbus and 116.2 miles from Pittsburgh.
In the 90's the population of Parkersburg has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Parkersburg has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Parkersburg Statistics
Parkersburg Gender Information
Males in Parkersburg: 15,455 (47%)
Females in Parkersburg: 17,644 (53%)
As % of Population in Parkersburg
Race Diversity in Parkersburg
White: 96%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Parkersburg
Age Diversity in Parkersburg
Median Age in Parkersburg: 39.9 (Males in Parkersburg: 37.7, Females in Parkersburg: 41.9)
Parkersburg Males Under 20: 12%
Parkersburg Females Under 20: 12%
Parkersburg Males 20 to 40: 13%
Parkersburg Females 20 to 40: 13%
Parkersburg Males 40 to 60: 13%
Parkersburg Females 40 to 60: 14%
Parkersburg Males Over 60: 9%
Parkersburg Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Parkersburg
Parkersburg Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Parkersburg Median Household Income: $ 26,990
Parkersburg Median Value of Homes: $ 63,900
Parkersburg Location Information
Elevation: 649 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Parkersburg
Belpre 0.8 Miles
Blennerhassett 3.6 Miles
Vienna 4.2 Miles
North Hills 4.3 Miles
Lubeck 4.3 Miles
Mineralwells 5.5 Miles
Washington 5.9 Miles
Boaz 7.3 Miles
Williamstown 11.1 Miles
Marietta 11.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Parkersburg
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 90.4 Miles
Pittsburgh 116.2 Miles
Akron 125.5 Miles
Dayton 144.4 Miles
Cleveland 154.6 Miles
Cincinnati 155.3 Miles
Lexington 177.7 Miles
Toledo 196.2 Miles
Erie 212.6 Miles
Detroit 225.8 Miles
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Facts
Risk and protective factors can affect children at different stages of their lives. At each stage, risks occur that can be changed through prevention intervention. Early childhood risks, such as aggressive behavior, can be changed or prevented with family, school, and community interventions that focus on helping children develop appropriate, positive behaviors. If not addressed, negative behaviors can lead to more risks, such as academic failure and social difficulties, which put children at further risk for later drug abuse. The Effects of Barbiturates on the Body: Barbiturates work by affecting a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that normally acts as a brake on the electrical activity of the brain. Barbiturates enhance, or increase, the braking effects of this chemical, causing sedation. The area in the brain called the reticular activating system is responsible for keeping people awake. It is the first area to be affected by the barbiturates. This is why an individual becomes tired and falls asleep after taking a barbiturate. The various barbiturates differ mainly in how quickly they take effect and how long they keep acting. They can range from ultrashort-acting (taking effect within seconds and lasting a few minutes) to long-acting (taking effect in an hour and lasting six to twelve hours). The effects of barbiturates range from mild sedation (decreased responsiveness), to hypnosis (sleep), to anesthesia (loss of sensation). A small dose will produce sedation and relieve anxiety and tension; a somewhat larger dose taken in a quiet setting will usually produce sleep; and an even larger dose will produce unconsciousness. How barbiturates affect an individual depends on the user's previous drug experience and the circumstances in which the drug is taken. For example, a dose taken at bedtime may produce sleep, whereas the same dose taken during the daytime may produce a feeling of euphoria and interfere with normal motor skills. This is similar in many ways to the effects of alcohol. The rate of cocaine use dropped dramatically between 1985, when it was as high as 3%, and 1992, when it had dropped to 0.7%. The rate did not change significantly through 1998, though there has been a slight increase since 1998. Amphetamine exists in two stereoisomeric forms, D and L amphetamine, the former being much more potent. Methamphetamine is more potent still than the D form. It resembles the plant product cathinone in chemical structure. Amphetamines produce their pharmacological effects by a combination of actions as an indirect CATECHOLAMINE AGONIST; it releases DOPAMINE and (probably) NORADRENALINE, as well as blocking the REUPTAKE of both of these neurotransmitters into the presynaptic cell, and probably at higher doses acting as a MONOAMINE OXIDASE inhibitor. Thus, by a combination of these three actions it enhances the concentrations of these catecholamine neurotransmitters in the SYNAPTIC CLEFT. The mechanisms of action of the different psychomotor stimulant drugs differ subtly. Whereas amphe-tamine appears to displace cytoplasmic neurotransmitter via its action on the synaptic VESICULAR TRANSPORTER, both cocaine and methylphenidute work mainly by inhibiting the monoamine (reuptake) transporter on the presynaptic terminal. |
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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".
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.
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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