
Glendale, Arizona
Glendale, AZ Profile
Glendale, AZ, population 218,812 , is located
in Arizona's Maricopa county,
about 4.1 miles from Peoria and 9.0 miles from Phoenix.
In the 90's the population of Glendale has grown by about 48%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Glendale has been growing at an annual rate of 2.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Glendale area were higher than Arizona's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Arizona average.
Glendale Statistics
Glendale Gender Information
Males in Glendale: 109,168 (50%)
Females in Glendale: 109,644 (50%)
As % of Population in Glendale
Race Diversity in Glendale
White: 76%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in Glendale
Age Diversity in Glendale
Median Age in Glendale: 30.8 (Males in Glendale: 29.8, Females in Glendale: 32.0)
Glendale Males Under 20: 17%
Glendale Females Under 20: 16%
Glendale Males 20 to 40: 16%
Glendale Females 20 to 40: 15%
Glendale Males 40 to 60: 12%
Glendale Females 40 to 60: 13%
Glendale Males Over 60: 4%
Glendale Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Glendale
Glendale Household Average Size: 2.85 people
Glendale Median Household Income: $ 45,015
Glendale Median Value of Homes: $ 113,300
Law Enforcement in Glendale
Reported crimes in the Glendale area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 14
Forcible rape: 96
Robbery: 463
Aggravated assault: 697
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 539
Burglary: 2,593
Larceny-theft: 7,459
Motor vehicle theft: 3,590
Arson: 93
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,785
Glendale Location Information
Elevation: 1,152 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 52.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Glendale
Peoria 4.1 Miles
Sun City 6.4 Miles
Tolleson 7.4 Miles
Youngtown 7.7 Miles
Phoenix 9.0 Miles
El Mirage 9.5 Miles
Litchfield Park 10.4 Miles
Surprise 10.6 Miles
Avondale 11.8 Miles
Goodyear 12.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Glendale
(Population 100,000+)
Peoria 4.1 Miles
Phoenix 9.0 Miles
Scottsdale 16.7 Miles
Tempe 18.1 Miles
Mesa 22.5 Miles
Chandler 25.6 Miles
Gilbert 26.3 Miles
Tucson 116.8 Miles
Henderson 234.8 Miles
Paradise 244.1 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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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