




Apache Junction, Arizona
Apache Junction, AZ Profile
Apache Junction, AZ, population 31,814 , is located
in Arizona's Pinal county,
about 14.5 miles from Gilbert and 15.8 miles from Mesa.
In the 90's the population of Apache Junction has grown by about 76%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Apache Junction has been growing at an annual rate of 2.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Apache Junction area were higher than Arizona's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arizona average.
Apache Junction Statistics
Apache Junction Gender Information
Males in Apache Junction: 15,545 (49%)
Females in Apache Junction: 16,269 (51%)
As % of Population in Apache Junction
Race Diversity in Apache Junction
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Apache Junction
Age Diversity in Apache Junction
Median Age in Apache Junction: 44.1 (Males in Apache Junction: 42.1, Females in Apache Junction: 46.0)
Apache Junction Males Under 20: 11%
Apache Junction Females Under 20: 11%
Apache Junction Males 20 to 40: 12%
Apache Junction Females 20 to 40: 11%
Apache Junction Males 40 to 60: 11%
Apache Junction Females 40 to 60: 12%
Apache Junction Males Over 60: 15%
Apache Junction Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Apache Junction
Apache Junction Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Apache Junction Median Household Income: $ 33,170
Apache Junction Median Value of Homes: $ 74,000
Law Enforcement in Apache Junction
Reported crimes in the Apache Junction area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 13
Aggravated assault: 72
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 282
Burglary: 432
Larceny-theft: 1,235
Motor vehicle theft: 213
Arson: 16
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,408
Apache Junction Location Information
Elevation: 1,719 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Apache Junction
Queen Creek 12.5 Miles
Gilbert 14.5 Miles
Mesa 15.8 Miles
Gold Camp 16.5 Miles
Fountain Hills 16.7 Miles
Queen Valley 17.0 Miles
Chandler 18.5 Miles
Tempe 20.8 Miles
Scottsdale 21.2 Miles
Santan 22.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Apache Junction
(Population 100,000+)
Gilbert 14.5 Miles
Mesa 15.8 Miles
Chandler 18.5 Miles
Tempe 20.8 Miles
Scottsdale 21.2 Miles
Phoenix 30.4 Miles
Glendale 37.7 Miles
Peoria 41.3 Miles
Tucson 90.1 Miles
Henderson 266.5 Miles
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Facts
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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.
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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