



Kodiak, Alaska
Kodiak, AK Profile
Kodiak, AK, population 6,334 , is located
in Alaska's Kodiak Island county,
about 252.9 miles from Anchorage and 1,427 miles from Seattle.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kodiak has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kodiak area were higher than Alaska's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alaska average.
Kodiak Statistics
Kodiak Gender Information
Males in Kodiak: 3,379 (53%)
Females in Kodiak: 2,955 (47%)
As % of Population in Kodiak
Race Diversity in Kodiak
White: 46%
African American: 1%
Native American: 10%
Asian: 32%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Kodiak
Age Diversity in Kodiak
Median Age in Kodiak: 33.5 (Males in Kodiak: 34.0, Females in Kodiak: 32.9)
Kodiak Males Under 20: 16%
Kodiak Females Under 20: 16%
Kodiak Males 20 to 40: 16%
Kodiak Females 20 to 40: 13%
Kodiak Males 40 to 60: 16%
Kodiak Females 40 to 60: 13%
Kodiak Males Over 60: 5%
Kodiak Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Kodiak
Kodiak Household Average Size: 3.1 people
Kodiak Median Household Income: $ 55,142
Kodiak Median Value of Homes: $ 150,200
Law Enforcement in Kodiak
Reported crimes in the Kodiak area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 23
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 370
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 225
Motor vehicle theft: 19
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,098
Kodiak Location Information
Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kodiak
Kodiak Station"> Kodiak Station 0.1 Miles
Ouzinkie 9.9 Miles
Womens Bay 12.2 Miles
Chiniak 13.7 Miles
Port Lions 18.3 Miles
Aleneva 26.3 Miles
Old Harbor 52.5 Miles
Larsen Bay 60.6 Miles
Karluk 77.2 Miles
Akhiok 87.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kodiak
(Population 100,000+)
Anchorage 252.9 Miles
Seattle 1,427.1 Miles
Bellevue 1,431.6 Miles
Tacoma 1,439.2 Miles
Vancouver 1,507.8 Miles
Portland 1,512.9 Miles
Salem 1,529.3 Miles
Eugene 1,572.4 Miles
Spokane 1,600.6 Miles
Boise 1,832.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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