




American Canyon, California
American Canyon, CA Profile
American Canyon, CA, population 9,774 , is located
in California's Napa county,
about 4.9 miles from Vallejo and 18.5 miles from Concord.
In the 90's the population of American Canyon has grown by about 27%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of American Canyon has been growing at an annual rate of 10.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the American Canyon area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
American Canyon Statistics
American Canyon Gender Information
Males in American Canyon: 4,814 (49%)
Females in American Canyon: 4,960 (51%)
As % of Population in American Canyon
Race Diversity in American Canyon
White: 59%
African American: 7%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 16%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 16%
As % of Population in American Canyon
Age Diversity in American Canyon
Median Age in American Canyon: 36.9 (Males in American Canyon: 35.3, Females in American Canyon: 38.3)
American Canyon Males Under 20: 16%
American Canyon Females Under 20: 15%
American Canyon Males 20 to 40: 12%
American Canyon Females 20 to 40: 12%
American Canyon Males 40 to 60: 13%
American Canyon Females 40 to 60: 14%
American Canyon Males Over 60: 8%
American Canyon Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in American Canyon
American Canyon Household Average Size: 3 people
American Canyon Median Household Income: $ 52,105
American Canyon Median Value of Homes: $ 159,300
Law Enforcement in American Canyon
Reported crimes in the American Canyon area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 81
Burglary: 90
Larceny-theft: 191
Motor vehicle theft: 66
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,826
American Canyon Location Information
Elevation: 60 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to American Canyon
Vallejo 4.9 Miles
Green Valley 7.6 Miles
Napa 8.6 Miles
Crockett 8.9 Miles
Rodeo 9.8 Miles
Port Costa 9.8 Miles
Benicia 10.3 Miles
Hercules 11.0 Miles
Pinole 12.0 Miles
Suisun City 12.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest American Canyon
(Population 100,000+)
Vallejo 4.9 Miles
Concord 18.5 Miles
Berkeley 21.0 Miles
Oakland 25.6 Miles
San Francisco 29.0 Miles
Santa Rosa 30.7 Miles
Daly City 34.3 Miles
Hayward 36.4 Miles
Fremont 45.8 Miles
Sacramento 50.2 Miles
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Facts
Heroin (also known as smack, horse): Heroin use continues to increase. A 1998 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse indicated 2.4 million Americans used heroin, including 81,000 new users in 1997. Officials see increased use mainly among people younger than 26 years, often women. In 1997, 87% of heroin users were younger than 26 years, compared to 61% in 1992. Ecstasy tablets contain, on average, 60–70 mg (base equivalent) of MDMA either as the hydrochloride salt or, less commonly, as the phosphate salt. Loose powders may range from crushed tablets (typically 30–40 % purity) to almost pure MDMA. The free base constitutes 84 % of the hydrochloride salt. Apart from the active drug, tablets contain a bulking agent such as lactose and smaller quantities of binders. Mixtures of MDMA and other scheduled drugs in illicit tablets are now less common. In 2006, average values of 9 to 90 mg MDMA per tablet were reportet across Europe, though in most reporting countries the typical MDMA content of an ecstasy tablet was between 25 and 65 mg. One of the long term effects of alcohol abuse and alcoholism is alcohol related cancer. Indeed, heavy, chronic drinking increases the risk of developing certain types of cancer, especially cancer of the voice box, mouth, throat, and the esophagus. Women who drink two or more drinks per day slightly increase their risk for developing breast cancer. Excessive drinking may also increase the risk for developing cancer of the rectum and the colon. Despite extensive opium consumption during the colonial era, Southeast Asia had remained a minor producer. In 1936, for example, the Shan States of Burma produced only 8 tons of raw opium, while Laos and northern Vietnam together produced 7.5 tons in 1940. Since India supplied their monopolies with low-cost opium, governments had no reason to encourage local cultivation. How then do we account for the marked increase in the Golden Triangle's opium production of 15.5 tons in 1940 to 3,050 tons in 1989? |
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.
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.
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".
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 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.
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