



Ketchikan, Alaska
Ketchikan, AK Profile
Ketchikan, AK, population 7,922 , is located
in Alaska's Ketchikan Gateway county,
about 667.6 miles from Seattle and 671 miles from Bellevue.
In the 90's the population of Ketchikan has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ketchikan has been declining at an annual rate of 1.8 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ketchikan area were higher than Alaska's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alaska average.
Ketchikan Statistics
Ketchikan Gender Information
Males in Ketchikan: 3,994 (50%)
Females in Ketchikan: 3,928 (50%)
As % of Population in Ketchikan
Race Diversity in Ketchikan
White: 67%
African American: 1%
Native American: 18%
Asian: 7%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Ketchikan
Age Diversity in Ketchikan
Median Age in Ketchikan: 35.8 (Males in Ketchikan: 35.9, Females in Ketchikan: 35.7)
Ketchikan Males Under 20: 15%
Ketchikan Females Under 20: 15%
Ketchikan Males 20 to 40: 14%
Ketchikan Females 20 to 40: 14%
Ketchikan Males 40 to 60: 15%
Ketchikan Females 40 to 60: 14%
Ketchikan Males Over 60: 6%
Ketchikan Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Ketchikan
Ketchikan Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Ketchikan Median Household Income: $ 45,802
Ketchikan Median Value of Homes: $ 140,900
Law Enforcement in Ketchikan
Reported crimes in the Ketchikan area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 17
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 458
Burglary: 39
Larceny-theft: 376
Motor vehicle theft: 32
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,845
Ketchikan Location Information
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ketchikan
Saxman 2.6 Miles
Metlakatla 15.0 Miles
Kasaan 32.6 Miles
Meyers Chuck 36.5 Miles
Hollis 41.6 Miles
Thorne Bay 41.8 Miles
Hydaburg 47.4 Miles
Klawock 58.7 Miles
Craig 59.7 Miles
Thoms Place 63.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ketchikan
(Population 100,000+)
Seattle 667.6 Miles
Bellevue 670.8 Miles
Tacoma 685.4 Miles
Anchorage 774.4 Miles
Vancouver 777.6 Miles
Portland 784.3 Miles
Spokane 808.1 Miles
Salem 812.9 Miles
Eugene 868.3 Miles
Boise 1,062.8 Miles
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Facts
Those who support the current legal drinking age, like members of the activist organization Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), claim that since the drinking age was raised to 21, thousands of young lives have been saved. mood and emotions, and brain scans have revealed holes the size of golf balls in the frontal lobes of occasional (recreational) users. Since the drugs affect the heart and blood vessels in such drastic ways, even a healthy teenager can suffer a heart attack or stroke the first time he or she uses cocaine or crack. In the forty years up to 1979, there have been 79 recorded ampethamine overdose deaths world-wide, almost all of which were injecting users. Still, the combination of the physical rush and psychological boost remains a strong draw for many users, despite the danger the drug poses. While the crystal meth user is carelessly, most times unknowingly, destroying their lives, their health is also a large issue. A crystal user's health quickly deteriorates. Using crystal causes many biological, physiological and psychological changes to occur. These changes range from minor to life threatening. Some of these affects are: erosion of the teeth (from drip in back of the throat or lack of calcium); damage to the retinas (due to excessive dilation); a hole developed in the septum; vein blow out (when injected); damage to esophagus and/or stomach lining (when swallowed); Depression (which can be long or short term); chronic fatigue; paranoid or delusional thinking; increased heart rate; malnourishment; extreme and rapid weight loss; blood pressure and risk of stroke; aggressive and psychotic behavior; irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain; liver, kidney or lung failure; death (by overdosing or by damaging the heart-long term). In addition permanent damage to the brain's "pleasure center" can and in most instances does occur. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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