



Benicia, California
Benicia, CA Profile
Benicia, CA, population 26,865 , is located
in California's Solano county,
about 6.5 miles from Vallejo and 8.5 miles from Concord.
In the 90's the population of Benicia has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Benicia has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Benicia area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Benicia Statistics
Benicia Gender Information
Males in Benicia: 13,066 (49%)
Females in Benicia: 13,799 (51%)
As % of Population in Benicia
Race Diversity in Benicia
White: 79%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Benicia
Age Diversity in Benicia
Median Age in Benicia: 38.9 (Males in Benicia: 37.6, Females in Benicia: 39.8)
Benicia Males Under 20: 15%
Benicia Females Under 20: 14%
Benicia Males 20 to 40: 11%
Benicia Females 20 to 40: 12%
Benicia Males 40 to 60: 17%
Benicia Females 40 to 60: 18%
Benicia Males Over 60: 6%
Benicia Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Benicia
Benicia Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Benicia Median Household Income: $ 67,617
Benicia Median Value of Homes: $ 263,100
Law Enforcement in Benicia
Reported crimes in the Benicia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 26
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 138
Burglary: 169
Larceny-theft: 292
Motor vehicle theft: 92
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,015
Benicia Location Information
Elevation: 33 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Benicia
Port Costa 1.4 Miles
Martinez 2.5 Miles
Crockett 3.0 Miles
Mountain View (Contra Costa County) 3.6 Miles
Vine Hill 4.4 Miles
Rodeo 6.0 Miles
Pacheco 6.4 Miles
Vallejo 6.5 Miles
Clyde 7.2 Miles
Hercules 7.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Benicia
(Population 100,000+)
Vallejo 6.5 Miles
Concord 8.5 Miles
Berkeley 13.8 Miles
Oakland 18.0 Miles
San Francisco 23.7 Miles
Hayward 26.7 Miles
Daly City 29.0 Miles
Fremont 35.9 Miles
Santa Rosa 40.5 Miles
Sunnyvale 47.5 Miles
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Facts
The use of alcohol and cigarettes typically—but not always—begins at an earlier age than does the use of illegal drugs. Adolescents who progress to illicit drugs, such as crack, generally begin smoking and drinking earlier than those who do not. Research indicates that a person who begins using drugs before the age of 15 is very likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as an adult. One of the prevailing views about opioid use is that it is common for persons using the drug for medical purposes to become addicted. While this does occur, it is not common among those who legitimately need the drug for pain and who have no history of substance abuse or addiction. Addiction is sometimes confused with tolerance in cases where patients are receiving opioids for serious pain. Tolerance to opioids happens when the drug dose has to be increased to produce a similar pharmacological effect. When tolerance develops, there is also a decrease in the length of time that the opioid produces its effect. In patients with intractable cancer pain, doses can usually be increased carefully over time without serious risk to the patient. 65% of youth surveyed said that they got the alcohol they drink from family and friends. Those who abuse drugs have a greater risk for health problems down the road, from neglecting their own health to risk of infectious disease like hepatitis or HIV from sharing needles. Heavy drug use directly affects health as well, including lung disease, arthritis, heart problems, brain damage and death from overdose. Productivity at work often suffers, and eventually trouble keeping a job or even homelessness can occur. The urge to use is so powerful that criminal activity for money or more drugs can be a strong temptation. |
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.
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.
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.
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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