




Butte, Alaska
Butte, AK Profile
Butte, AK, population 2,561 , is located
in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna county,
about 36.4 miles from Anchorage and 1,422 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Butte has grown by about 26%.
Butte Statistics
Butte Gender Information
Males in Butte: 1,323 (52%)
Females in Butte: 1,238 (48%)
As % of Population in Butte
Race Diversity in Butte
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Native American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Butte
Age Diversity in Butte
Median Age in Butte: 36.2 (Males in Butte: 36.4, Females in Butte: 36.1)
Butte Males Under 20: 17%
Butte Females Under 20: 16%
Butte Males 20 to 40: 12%
Butte Females 20 to 40: 12%
Butte Males 40 to 60: 17%
Butte Females 40 to 60: 15%
Butte Males Over 60: 5%
Butte Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Butte
Butte Household Average Size: 2.89 people
Butte Median Household Income: $ 55,573
Butte Median Value of Homes: $ 124,000
Butte Location Information
Elevation: 92 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 48.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Butte
Palmer 4.8 Miles
Lazy Mountain 6.5 Miles
Gateway 7.2 Miles
Sutton-Alpine 12.6 Miles
Wasilla 13.6 Miles
Tanaina 14.3 Miles
Meadow Lakes 19.5 Miles
Knik River 23.7 Miles
Knik-Fairview 24.2 Miles
Chickaloon 25.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Butte
(Population 100,000+)
Anchorage 36.4 Miles
Seattle 1,422.1 Miles
Bellevue 1,425.6 Miles
Tacoma 1,438.4 Miles
Vancouver 1,523.1 Miles
Portland 1,529.3 Miles
Salem 1,553.0 Miles
Spokane 1,563.6 Miles
Eugene 1,603.6 Miles
Boise 1,820.4 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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