




Cathedral City, California
Cathedral City, CA Profile
Cathedral City, CA, population 42,647 , is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 45.3 miles from Moreno Valley and 52.5 miles from San Bernardino.
In the 90's the population of Cathedral City has grown by about 42%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cathedral City has been growing at an annual rate of 4.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cathedral City area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Cathedral City Statistics
Cathedral City Gender Information
Males in Cathedral City: 21,608 (51%)
Females in Cathedral City: 21,039 (49%)
As % of Population in Cathedral City
Race Diversity in Cathedral City
White: 65%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 27%
As % of Population in Cathedral City
Age Diversity in Cathedral City
Median Age in Cathedral City: 32.0 (Males in Cathedral City: 31.6, Females in Cathedral City: 32.4)
Cathedral City Males Under 20: 17%
Cathedral City Females Under 20: 16%
Cathedral City Males 20 to 40: 15%
Cathedral City Females 20 to 40: 14%
Cathedral City Males 40 to 60: 11%
Cathedral City Females 40 to 60: 10%
Cathedral City Males Over 60: 7%
Cathedral City Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Cathedral City
Cathedral City Household Average Size: 3.03 people
Cathedral City Median Household Income: $ 38,887
Cathedral City Median Value of Homes: $ 113,600
Law Enforcement in Cathedral City
Reported crimes in the Cathedral City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 16
Robbery: 48
Aggravated assault: 158
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 479
Burglary: 556
Larceny-theft: 849
Motor vehicle theft: 380
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,816
Cathedral City Location Information
Elevation: 400 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cathedral City
Rancho Mirage 4.1 Miles
Thousand Palms 5.1 Miles
Palm Springs 5.8 Miles
Palm Desert 6.6 Miles
Indian Wells 10.0 Miles
Bermuda Dunes 10.4 Miles
La Quinta 12.0 Miles
Desert Hot Springs 12.7 Miles
Idyllwild-Pine Cove 14.6 Miles
Indio 14.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cathedral City
(Population 100,000+)
Moreno Valley 45.3 Miles
San Bernardino 52.5 Miles
Riverside 54.8 Miles
Escondido 58.1 Miles
Fontana 59.7 Miles
Corona 63.6 Miles
Oceanside 66.4 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 68.5 Miles
Ontario 70.8 Miles
Pomona 76.3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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