




Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ Profile
Mesa, AZ, population 396,375 , is located
in Arizona's Maricopa county,
about 5.0 miles from Tempe and 5.2 miles from Gilbert.
In the 90's the population of Mesa has grown by about 38%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Mesa has been growing at an annual rate of 2.8 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Mesa area were higher than Arizona's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Arizona average.
Mesa Statistics
Mesa Gender Information
Males in Mesa: 196,378 (50%)
Females in Mesa: 199,997 (50%)
As % of Population in Mesa
Race Diversity in Mesa
White: 82%
African American: 3%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Mesa
Age Diversity in Mesa
Median Age in Mesa: 32.0 (Males in Mesa: 30.7, Females in Mesa: 33.6)
Mesa Males Under 20: 16%
Mesa Females Under 20: 15%
Mesa Males 20 to 40: 16%
Mesa Females 20 to 40: 15%
Mesa Males 40 to 60: 11%
Mesa Females 40 to 60: 11%
Mesa Males Over 60: 7%
Mesa Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Mesa
Mesa Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Mesa Median Household Income: $ 42,817
Mesa Median Value of Homes: $ 112,100
Law Enforcement in Mesa
Reported crimes in the Mesa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 14
Forcible rape: 116
Robbery: 431
Aggravated assault: 1,785
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 537
Burglary: 4,112
Larceny-theft: 17,452
Motor vehicle theft: 4,563
Arson: 45
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,985
Mesa Location Information
Elevation: 1,234 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 108.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mesa
Tempe 5.0 Miles
Gilbert 5.2 Miles
Scottsdale 7.5 Miles
Chandler 8.1 Miles
Guadalupe 8.8 Miles
Paradise Valley 10.2 Miles
Fountain Hills 14.4 Miles
Phoenix 14.6 Miles
Sun Lakes 14.9 Miles
Apache Junction 15.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mesa
(Population 100,000+)
Tempe 5.0 Miles
Gilbert 5.2 Miles
Scottsdale 7.5 Miles
Chandler 8.1 Miles
Phoenix 14.6 Miles
Glendale 22.5 Miles
Peoria 26.3 Miles
Tucson 98.0 Miles
Henderson 255.0 Miles
Paradise 264.4 Miles
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Facts
Because alcohol and health effects can involve many organs in the body, long-term alcohol abuse puts a person at risk for developing serious health conditions and illnesses. Additional long term negative alcohol and health effects on the body include bleeding in the esophagus, nerve damage, depression, insomnia, damage to the brain, and erectile dysfunction in men. Marijuana addiction has the same characteristics as any other addiction to other drugs including alcohol, tobacco or even caffeine. The frequent obsession with the drug, thinking about it all the time, where to get it, when to get it, is there enough, is it good enough, will I have the money for more are frequently asked questions. Another trait of marijuana addiction is the physical craving that comes when the body adapts to the drug and begins to develop a tolerance to it. Anyone who has been smoking marijuana for awhile can tell that they must smoke more now to feel the same effect that just a few hits used to produce. It's not about the quality of the weed, it's the bodies defense mechanism as it readjusts to keep balance with the frequent supply of new chemicals being delivered by the pot. Ecstasy use increased every year between 1990 and 2001. With that increase came a better understanding of the drug's pitfalls and how it affected human beings over time. Current statistics indicate that ecstasy use is declining as those experimenting with it have become aware of its dangers. Deaths among ecstasy users have been reported in the United States, Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Like other amphetamines crystal also causes increased brain activity, decreased appetite and general sense of well being- that can last for approximately 6-8 hours. Furthermore, Crystal is a highly addictive stimulant that affects the brain, respiratory, circulatory and central nervous system. Crystal also affects the nerve synapses of the pleasure center by increase dopamine production and blocking its reuptake. Dopamine is responsible for "reward." This affect causes the user to experience a sometimes severe decrease in excitability and happiness about things that used to bring pleasure to the user. Receptors become insensitive and extreme depression occurs. Most casual users become addicted. 2 Addiction occurs quickly, often times after only a single use of the drug. Crystal abusers become so heavily reliant on the drug that they will go to any extreme to get more- including violent crimes. Due to the manor in which meth is produced the users have no way of knowing what is actually in the product. Along the distribution path the product is cut- to increase profit by creating more product, which puts the user at increased risk of danger. Which brings out many questions, such as: why start, why continue and most of all, why not just quit? |
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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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