




Carpinteria, California
Carpinteria, CA Profile
Carpinteria, CA, population 14,194 , is located
in California's Santa Barbara county,
about 15.3 miles from Ventura and 24.0 miles from Oxnard.
In the 90's the population of Carpinteria has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Carpinteria has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Carpinteria area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Carpinteria Statistics
Carpinteria Gender Information
Males in Carpinteria: 7,125 (50%)
Females in Carpinteria: 7,069 (50%)
As % of Population in Carpinteria
Race Diversity in Carpinteria
White: 73%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 23%
As % of Population in Carpinteria
Age Diversity in Carpinteria
Median Age in Carpinteria: 35.9 (Males in Carpinteria: 33.3, Females in Carpinteria: 38.1)
Carpinteria Males Under 20: 15%
Carpinteria Females Under 20: 13%
Carpinteria Males 20 to 40: 15%
Carpinteria Females 20 to 40: 13%
Carpinteria Males 40 to 60: 13%
Carpinteria Females 40 to 60: 14%
Carpinteria Males Over 60: 6%
Carpinteria Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Carpinteria
Carpinteria Household Average Size: 2.82 people
Carpinteria Median Household Income: $ 47,729
Carpinteria Median Value of Homes: $ 300,700
Law Enforcement in Carpinteria
Reported crimes in the Carpinteria area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 14
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 167
Burglary: 63
Larceny-theft: 164
Motor vehicle theft: 19
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,710
Carpinteria Location Information
Elevation: 14 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 4.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Carpinteria
Toro Canyon 3.1 Miles
Summerland 4.7 Miles
Montecito 7.0 Miles
Santa Barbara 10.4 Miles
Mission Canyon 11.7 Miles
Oak View 12.5 Miles
Mira Monte 13.5 Miles
Meiners Oaks 14.0 Miles
Ventura 15.3 Miles
Ojai 16.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Carpinteria
(Population 100,000+)
Ventura 15.3 Miles
Oxnard 24.0 Miles
Thousand Oaks 42.0 Miles
Simi Valley 43.0 Miles
Santa Clarita 55.7 Miles
Burbank 70.7 Miles
Bakersfield 73.1 Miles
Inglewood 73.2 Miles
Glendale 74.4 Miles
Los Angeles 76.7 Miles
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Facts
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Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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