



North Pole, Alaska
North Pole, AK Profile
North Pole, AK, population 1,570 , is located
in Alaska's Fairbanks North Star county,
about 257.1 miles from Anchorage and 1,506.9 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of North Pole has grown by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of North Pole has been growing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the North Pole area were higher than Alaska's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alaska average.
North Pole Statistics
North Pole Gender Information
Males in North Pole: 825 (53%)
Females in North Pole: 745 (47%)
As % of Population in North Pole
Race Diversity in North Pole
White: 81%
African American: 6%
Native American: 4%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in North Pole
Age Diversity in North Pole
Median Age in North Pole: 28.8 (Males in North Pole: 28.4, Females in North Pole: 29.3)
North Pole Males Under 20: 17%
North Pole Females Under 20: 16%
North Pole Males 20 to 40: 20%
North Pole Females 20 to 40: 16%
North Pole Males 40 to 60: 12%
North Pole Females 40 to 60: 12%
North Pole Males Over 60: 4%
North Pole Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in North Pole
North Pole Household Average Size: 2.58 people
North Pole Median Household Income: $ 44,583
North Pole Median Value of Homes: $ 115,500
Law Enforcement in North Pole
Reported crimes in the North Pole area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 61
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 122
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,461
North Pole Location Information
Land Area: 4.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Pole
Moose Creek 6.7 Miles
Fairbanks 12.4 Miles
College 15.2 Miles
Fox 16.4 Miles
Pleasant Valley 16.8 Miles
Ester 20.7 Miles
Salcha 22.9 Miles
Nenana 53.2 Miles
Big Delta 61.1 Miles
Anderson 61.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Pole
(Population 100,000+)
Anchorage 257.1 Miles
Seattle 1,506.9 Miles
Bellevue 1,509.6 Miles
Tacoma 1,525.7 Miles
Vancouver 1,619.9 Miles
Spokane 1,620.7 Miles
Portland 1,626.7 Miles
Salem 1,655.1 Miles
Eugene 1,709.7 Miles
Boise 1,891.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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