




Ceres, California
Ceres, CA Profile
Ceres, CA, population 34,609 , is located
in California's Stanislaus county,
about 3.7 miles from Modesto and 31.0 miles from Stockton.
In the 90's the population of Ceres has grown by about 32%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ceres has been growing at an annual rate of 2.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ceres area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Ceres Statistics
Ceres Gender Information
Males in Ceres: 17,039 (49%)
Females in Ceres: 17,570 (51%)
As % of Population in Ceres
Race Diversity in Ceres
White: 65%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 5%
Other/Mixed: 26%
As % of Population in Ceres
Age Diversity in Ceres
Median Age in Ceres: 29.4 (Males in Ceres: 28.0, Females in Ceres: 30.5)
Ceres Males Under 20: 19%
Ceres Females Under 20: 18%
Ceres Males 20 to 40: 14%
Ceres Females 20 to 40: 15%
Ceres Males 40 to 60: 11%
Ceres Females 40 to 60: 11%
Ceres Males Over 60: 5%
Ceres Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Ceres
Ceres Household Average Size: 3.31 people
Ceres Median Household Income: $ 40,736
Ceres Median Value of Homes: $ 116,700
Law Enforcement in Ceres
Reported crimes in the Ceres area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 44
Aggravated assault: 144
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 539
Burglary: 380
Larceny-theft: 1,330
Motor vehicle theft: 524
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,023
Ceres Location Information
Elevation: 90 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ceres
Shackelford 2.3 Miles
Bystrom 2.4 Miles
Keyes 3.5 Miles
Modesto 3.7 Miles
Empire 4.3 Miles
Hughson 5.0 Miles
Riverdale Park 5.3 Miles
Turlock 9.2 Miles
Riverbank 9.8 Miles
Denair 10.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ceres
(Population 100,000+)
Modesto 3.7 Miles
Stockton 31.0 Miles
San Jose 54.4 Miles
Fremont 56.6 Miles
Santa Clara 57.2 Miles
Sunnyvale 61.2 Miles
Hayward 61.7 Miles
Concord 64.4 Miles
Oakland 73.3 Miles
Salinas 74.2 Miles
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Facts
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Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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.
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