




Wasilla, Alaska
Wasilla, AK Profile
Wasilla, AK, population 5,469 , is located
in Alaska's Matanuska-Susitna county,
about 29.4 miles from Anchorage and 1,435.0 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Wasilla has grown by about 36%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wasilla has been growing at an annual rate of 9.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wasilla area were higher than Alaska's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alaska average.
Wasilla Statistics
Wasilla Gender Information
Males in Wasilla: 2,728 (50%)
Females in Wasilla: 2,741 (50%)
As % of Population in Wasilla
Race Diversity in Wasilla
White: 85%
African American: 1%
Native American: 5%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Wasilla
Age Diversity in Wasilla
Median Age in Wasilla: 29.7 (Males in Wasilla: 29.1, Females in Wasilla: 30.3)
Wasilla Males Under 20: 19%
Wasilla Females Under 20: 18%
Wasilla Males 20 to 40: 14%
Wasilla Females 20 to 40: 15%
Wasilla Males 40 to 60: 13%
Wasilla Females 40 to 60: 12%
Wasilla Males Over 60: 4%
Wasilla Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Wasilla
Wasilla Household Average Size: 2.76 people
Wasilla Median Household Income: $ 48,226
Wasilla Median Value of Homes: $ 140,200
Law Enforcement in Wasilla
Reported crimes in the Wasilla area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 104
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,728
Burglary: 61
Larceny-theft: 524
Motor vehicle theft: 24
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 9,479
Wasilla Location Information
Elevation: 333 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wasilla
Tanaina 3.2 Miles
Meadow Lakes 6.1 Miles
Gateway 6.6 Miles
Palmer 10.8 Miles
Knik River 12.8 Miles
Houston 12.9 Miles
Knik-Fairview 13.2 Miles
Butte 13.6 Miles
Lazy Mountain 16.5 Miles
Big Lake 17.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wasilla
(Population 100,000+)
Anchorage 29.4 Miles
Seattle 1,435.0 Miles
Bellevue 1,438.6 Miles
Tacoma 1,451.3 Miles
Vancouver 1,535.7 Miles
Portland 1,541.9 Miles
Salem 1,565.5 Miles
Spokane 1,576.9 Miles
Eugene 1,615.9 Miles
Boise 1,833.6 Miles
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Facts
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Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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