




Wellton, Arizona
Wellton, AZ Profile
Wellton, AZ, population 1,829 , is located
in Arizona's Yuma county,
about 127.2 miles from Peoria and 128.4 miles from Glendale.
In the 90's the population of Wellton has grown by about 72%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wellton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wellton area were lower than Arizona's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arizona average.
Wellton Statistics
Wellton Gender Information
Males in Wellton: 908 (50%)
Females in Wellton: 921 (50%)
As % of Population in Wellton
Race Diversity in Wellton
White: 68%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 29%
As % of Population in Wellton
Age Diversity in Wellton
Median Age in Wellton: 46.9 (Males in Wellton: 47.1, Females in Wellton: 46.8)
Wellton Males Under 20: 13%
Wellton Females Under 20: 13%
Wellton Males 20 to 40: 9%
Wellton Females 20 to 40: 8%
Wellton Males 40 to 60: 8%
Wellton Females 40 to 60: 11%
Wellton Males Over 60: 19%
Wellton Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Wellton
Wellton Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Wellton Median Household Income: $ 27,045
Wellton Median Value of Homes: $ 49,100
Law Enforcement in Wellton
Reported crimes in the Wellton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 158
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 21
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,423
Wellton Location Information
Elevation: 250 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wellton
Tacna 11.4 Miles
Fortuna Foothills 15.5 Miles
Yuma 28.0 Miles
Winterhaven 28.8 Miles
Somerton 33.2 Miles
Gadsden 38.1 Miles
San Luis 39.2 Miles
Cibola 53.7 Miles
Palo Verde 62.6 Miles
Ehrenberg 68.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wellton
(Population 100,000+)
Peoria 127.2 Miles
Glendale 128.4 Miles
Phoenix 131.6 Miles
Tempe 139.5 Miles
Chandler 140.7 Miles
Scottsdale 142.5 Miles
Mesa 144.4 Miles
Gilbert 144.6 Miles
Chula Vista 171.1 Miles
Escondido 173.5 Miles
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Facts
Teens do not do well in general adult recovery programs, and since they face very unique life challenges, they require age appropriate treatment. Teens should never be admitted to an adult facility unless no other options are reasonably possible. Overdoses are life-threatening. Intoxication with PCP can cause convulsions, coma, hyperthermia and death (usually because breathing stops). There are no antidotes for PCP intoxication; overdoses are treated with life support. Comas resulting from PCP may last 7-10 days. Community-based outreach is an essential component of HIV/AIDS prevention and must be directed to drug users in their own neighborhoods. Drug abuse is usually a covert activity, making it difficult to contact drug users and their sex partners through traditional health and social service agencies. Indigenous outreach workers who are familiar with the drug use subcultures and local neighborhoods in their communities have been shown to be effective agents of behavioral change and referral sources to service agencies and drug abuse treatment facilities. Methamphetamine. Methamphetamine is highly addictive, and its effects include psychotic behavior and brain damage. Chronic methamphetamine use can cause violent behavior, anxiety, confusion and insomnia. Users also can exhibit psychotic behavior including auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, delusions and paranoia, possibly resulting in homicidal or suicidal thoughts. The drug can cause damage to the brain detectable months after use, similar to damage caused by Alzheimer's disease, stroke or epilepsy. Withdrawal symptoms include depression, anxiety, fatigue, paranoia, aggression and intense cravings for the drug. |
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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