




Point Pleasant, West Virginia
Point Pleasant, WV Profile
Point Pleasant, WV, population 4,637 , is located
in West Virginia's Mason county,
about 89.9 miles from Columbus and 126.6 miles from Cincinnati.
In the 90's the population of Point Pleasant has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Point Pleasant has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Point Pleasant area were higher than West Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the West Virginia average.
Point Pleasant Statistics
Point Pleasant Gender Information
Males in Point Pleasant: 2,112 (46%)
Females in Point Pleasant: 2,525 (54%)
As % of Population in Point Pleasant
Race Diversity in Point Pleasant
White: 97%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Point Pleasant
Age Diversity in Point Pleasant
Median Age in Point Pleasant: 42.8 (Males in Point Pleasant: 39.2, Females in Point Pleasant: 45.4)
Point Pleasant Males Under 20: 13%
Point Pleasant Females Under 20: 11%
Point Pleasant Males 20 to 40: 10%
Point Pleasant Females 20 to 40: 12%
Point Pleasant Males 40 to 60: 12%
Point Pleasant Females 40 to 60: 15%
Point Pleasant Males Over 60: 10%
Point Pleasant Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Point Pleasant
Point Pleasant Household Average Size: 2.18 people
Point Pleasant Median Household Income: $ 27,022
Point Pleasant Median Value of Homes: $ 66,100
Law Enforcement in Point Pleasant
Reported crimes in the Point Pleasant area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 196
Burglary: 47
Larceny-theft: 176
Motor vehicle theft: 17
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,223
Point Pleasant Location Information
Elevation: 572 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Point Pleasant
Henderson 0.8 Miles
Gallipolis 4.3 Miles
Cheshire 7.1 Miles
Leon 11.5 Miles
Middleport 11.9 Miles
New Haven 13.2 Miles
Rio Grande 13.3 Miles
Mason 13.6 Miles
Hartford City 13.6 Miles
Syracuse 13.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Point Pleasant
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 89.9 Miles
Cincinnati 126.6 Miles
Dayton 126.8 Miles
Lexington 137.2 Miles
Akron 158.2 Miles
Pittsburgh 158.7 Miles
Cleveland 185.1 Miles
Louisville 200.1 Miles
Toledo 208.9 Miles
Winston-Salem 216.4 Miles
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Facts
In 2001, an estimated 0.7% of the population age 12 and older reported using cocaine, including crack, at least once in the past month. Such use peaked in 1979 for 18- to 25-year-olds at 9.9%; in 1982 for 12- to 17-year-olds at 1.9%; and in 1985 for 26- to 34-year-olds at 6.3%. The parts played by family members lead to codependency. Members make decisions concerning what the other person needs. Codependency leads to aversion and lack of self orientation in a situation where an addiction is present. Ultimately people "become" the part they are playing. Chemical residues and waste generated in the manufacturing of methamphetamine pose a serious danger to the environment. This waste is often poured down the drain, into storm sewers, or into crudely dug pits in the ground. These chemicals can leach into the soil and groundwater and cause contamination for many years. Crystal methamphetamine (ice) is the drug that has generally been least available to 8th and 10th graders. For the 8th graders, availability was level from 1992 to 1998 at around 16%, declined modestly through 2003 (14%), and decreased significantly in 2007 (12%). For 10th graders, availability, which increased a bit from 1992 (19%) to 1997 (23%), also showed some decline in the late 1990s; there has been little systematic change in the 2000s. |
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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