




Summit, Arizona
Summit, AZ Profile
Summit, AZ, population 3,702 , is located
in Arizona's Pima county,
about 10.8 miles from Tucson and 100.1 miles from Chandler.
Summit Statistics
Summit Gender Information
Males in Summit: 1,916 (52%)
Females in Summit: 1,786 (48%)
As % of Population in Summit
Race Diversity in Summit
White: 66%
African American: 1%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 31%
As % of Population in Summit
Age Diversity in Summit
Median Age in Summit: 28.7 (Males in Summit: 27.9, Females in Summit: 29.8)
Summit Males Under 20: 20%
Summit Females Under 20: 18%
Summit Males 20 to 40: 15%
Summit Females 20 to 40: 14%
Summit Males 40 to 60: 12%
Summit Females 40 to 60: 11%
Summit Males Over 60: 4%
Summit Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Summit
Summit Household Average Size: 3.24 people
Summit Median Household Income: $ 28,485
Summit Median Value of Homes: $ 44,600
Summit Location Information
Elevation: 2,620 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Summit
Littletown 6.4 Miles
Drexel Heights 6.8 Miles
Sahuarita 7.6 Miles
East Sahuarita 8.7 Miles
South Tucson 9.2 Miles
Tucson 10.8 Miles
Tucson Estates 11.7 Miles
Corona de Tucson 12.5 Miles
Vail 14.1 Miles
Green Valley 14.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Summit
(Population 100,000+)
Tucson 10.8 Miles
Chandler 100.1 Miles
Gilbert 101.4 Miles
Mesa 106.6 Miles
Tempe 108.6 Miles
Scottsdale 114.0 Miles
Phoenix 115.7 Miles
Glendale 124.5 Miles
Peoria 128.6 Miles
El Paso 263.0 Miles
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Facts
Meth has become the most dangerous drug problem of small-town America. Traffickers make and distribute the drug in some of our country’s most rural areas. Twelve to fourteen year olds that live in smaller towns are 104% more likely to use meth than those who live in larger cities. The dark side to benzodiazepines is that they are the most commonly implicated substances in drug overdoses, many of which are a result of combining benzodiazepines with other drugs, including alcohol. Two of the benzodiazepines commonly prescribed for sleep—flurazepam (Dalmane) and temazepam (Restoril)—were associated with the most deaths per million prescriptions. Hospital admissions due to benzodiazepine abuse have been studied as well. According to the Treatment Episode Data Set (TEDS) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) of the United States Department of Health and Human Services, tranquilizers such as the benzodiazepines were the primary substance of 0.3% of TEDS admissions in 1998. In addition, 39% of patients admitted for tranquilizer use reported abuse of alcohol as well as tranquilizers. Admissions for tranquilizer abuse were mostly female (48%) and white (90%). A full 61% of the hospital admissions were aged 35 and older. Interestingly, the data also show that 32% of tranquilizer admissions patients first used tranquilizers after the age of 30. This is consistent with other data and surveys, which also show that the use of tranquilizers, including benzodiazepines, increases with age. In some addiction cases, medical help is necessary and at this point, it is a good idea to have support from friends and family, as well as a place to stay. Depending on the personality of the addict, staying in a rehab center might be a good option. It's a controlled environment and there is a routine to follow, with therapy and group sessions to help make the withdrawal easier. Often, medications will be used to ease the transition and reduce the unpleasant symptoms of withdrawal or to eliminate the craving for a drug. These medications are most often prescribed for heavier drug use, particularly when dealing with heroin or meth addictions. From 1997 to 2000 cocaine was the most common drug reported in emergency room episodes. |
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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