




Star City, West Virginia
Star City, WV Profile
Star City, WV, population 1,366 , is located
in West Virginia's Monongalia county,
about 54.1 miles from Pittsburgh and 127.3 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Star City has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Star City has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Star City area were lower than West Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the West Virginia average.
Star City Statistics
Star City Gender Information
Males in Star City: 657 (48%)
Females in Star City: 709 (52%)
As % of Population in Star City
Race Diversity in Star City
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Star City
Age Diversity in Star City
Median Age in Star City: 36.2 (Males in Star City: 33.3, Females in Star City: 40.2)
Star City Males Under 20: 9%
Star City Females Under 20: 9%
Star City Males 20 to 40: 20%
Star City Females 20 to 40: 17%
Star City Males 40 to 60: 10%
Star City Females 40 to 60: 12%
Star City Males Over 60: 9%
Star City Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Star City
Star City Household Average Size: 1.96 people
Star City Median Household Income: $ 26,771
Star City Median Value of Homes: $ 86,700
Law Enforcement in Star City
Reported crimes in the Star City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 145
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 9
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,018
Star City Location Information
Elevation: 920 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Star City
Granville 0.9 Miles
Westover 1.9 Miles
Morgantown 2.6 Miles
Cassville 4.1 Miles
Brookhaven 5.4 Miles
Cheat Lake 7.1 Miles
Point Marion 7.3 Miles
Greensboro 10.0 Miles
Rivesville 11.3 Miles
Masontown 12.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Star City
(Population 100,000+)
Pittsburgh 54.1 Miles
Akron 127.3 Miles
Cleveland 155.8 Miles
Columbus 161.4 Miles
Arlington 164.2 Miles
Washington 166.5 Miles
Alexandria 168.2 Miles
Erie 171.0 Miles
Baltimore 181.9 Miles
Richmond 199.6 Miles
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Facts
Crime. The costs of crime attributed to alcohol abuse were estimated at $19.7 billion. These costs include reduced earnings due to imprisonment, crime careers, and victims of crimes whose ability to earn an income has been reduced. The costs also include criminal justice and seizure of drug shipments. Alcohol abuse is estimated to have contributed to 25 to 30 percent of violent crime. Drugs, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, can cause the nerve cells to release abnormally large amounts of natural neurotransmitters, or prevent the normal recycling of these brain chemicals, which is needed to shut off the signal between neurons. This disruption produces a greatly amplified message that ultimately disrupts normal communication patterns. Inhalants: Some of the most popular drugs for teens aren't drugs at all, but common household items. Gasoline, glue, spray paint, and cleaning products are often used as drugs. However, the ingredients in inhalants tend to cause permanent effects like deafness, jerking hands and legs, and brain damage. It's not uncommon for users to die after a single session. The pancreas helps regulate the body's blood sugar levels by producing insulin. In addition, the pancreas is instrumental in digesting the food people eat. Long-term excessive drinking can lead to pancreatitis (i.e.. inflammation of the pancreas). Pancreatitis is associated with excessive weight loss and extreme abdominal pain and can lead to death. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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