




Goodyear, Arizona
Goodyear, AZ Profile
Goodyear, AZ, population 18,911 , is located
in Arizona's Maricopa county,
about 12.2 miles from Peoria and 12.2 miles from Glendale.
In the 90's the population of Goodyear has grown by about 202%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Goodyear has been growing at an annual rate of 21.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Goodyear area were higher than Arizona's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arizona average.
Goodyear Statistics
Goodyear Gender Information
Males in Goodyear: 9,625 (51%)
Females in Goodyear: 9,286 (49%)
As % of Population in Goodyear
Race Diversity in Goodyear
White: 78%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 14%
As % of Population in Goodyear
Age Diversity in Goodyear
Median Age in Goodyear: 36.5 (Males in Goodyear: 36.2, Females in Goodyear: 36.7)
Goodyear Males Under 20: 12%
Goodyear Females Under 20: 12%
Goodyear Males 20 to 40: 17%
Goodyear Females 20 to 40: 16%
Goodyear Males 40 to 60: 14%
Goodyear Females 40 to 60: 14%
Goodyear Males Over 60: 8%
Goodyear Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Goodyear
Goodyear Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Goodyear Median Household Income: $ 57,492
Goodyear Median Value of Homes: $ 152,500
Law Enforcement in Goodyear
Reported crimes in the Goodyear area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 57
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 254
Burglary: 677
Larceny-theft: 474
Motor vehicle theft: 182
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,699
Goodyear Location Information
Elevation: 963 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 115.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Goodyear
Avondale 0.5 Miles
Litchfield Park 4.0 Miles
Tolleson 5.8 Miles
Youngtown 11.4 Miles
Peoria 12.2 Miles
Glendale 12.2 Miles
Sun City 12.3 Miles
El Mirage 12.4 Miles
Surprise 13.6 Miles
Buckeye 13.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Goodyear
(Population 100,000+)
Peoria 12.2 Miles
Glendale 12.2 Miles
Phoenix 16.4 Miles
Tempe 26.0 Miles
Scottsdale 27.0 Miles
Mesa 30.9 Miles
Chandler 31.2 Miles
Gilbert 33.4 Miles
Tucson 118.2 Miles
Henderson 233.8 Miles
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Facts
Mexican drug cartels have started to run and produce cocaine themselves (and not as "middlemen" for the Colombians) and now control the drug trade in major Western U.S. cities such as Phoenix, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Seattle and San Francisco. Benzodiazepines are classified according to how long their effects last and by their potency. The ultra-short acting benzodiazepines include midazolam (Versed) and triazolam (Halcion); the short-acting benzodiazepines include alprazolam (Xanax) and lorazepam (Ativan); the long-acting include chlordiazepoxide (Librium) and diazepam (Valium). High potency benzodiazepines include alprazolam, lorazepam, triazolam, and clonazepam (Klonopin). Low-potency benzodiazepines include chlordiazepoxide, clorazepate (Tranxene), diazepam, and flurazepam (Dalmane). Because benzodiazepines, as a class, are usually equally effective in treating anxiety (in combination with cognitive-behavioral theraphy), psychiatrists usually select which of these drugs to prescribe based on its side effect profile. This means that the physician will weigh all the individual factors of each patient, and decide which drug is best suited for the patient's individual needs based on which side effects that person can or cannot tolerate. For example, some of the benzodiazepines are more easily processed by the liver. This may be particularly useful in patients taking birth control pills, propranolol, disulfuram, ulcer medications, and other drugs that may affect liver function. In such cases, lorazepam (Ativan) may be chosen because it has less of an effect on the liver. Despite Washington's drug wars, U.S. consumption fueled an increase in coca cultivation-- rising in Bolivia from 4,800 metric tons in 1963 to some 56,400 to 155,452 tons in 1988. Stimulated in part by three US drug wars, Asian opium production enjoyed a parallel increase from 1,094 tons in 1970 to 4,016 tons in 1989. GHB produces intoxication followed by deep sedation. Once ingested, the drug will begin to take effect in 15 minutes to an hour, lasting one to three hours. GHB can cause nausea, vomiting, delusions, depression, vertigo, visual disturbances, seizures, respiratory distress, loss of consciousness, amnesia, and coma. When combined with alcohol and other drugs, the potential for deadly overdoses escalates rapidly. Numerous overdoses in Texas and nationwide have required emergency room treatment and mechanical assistance to breathe. |
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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".
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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