



Challenge-brownsville, California
Challenge-Brownsville, CA Profile
Challenge-Brownsville, CA, population 1,069 , is located
about 63.3 miles from Sacramento and 77 miles from Reno.
Through the 90's Challenge-Brownsville's population has declined by about 2%.
Challenge Brownsville Statistics
Challenge Brownsville Gender Information
Males in Challenge Brownsville: 522 (49%)
Females in Challenge Brownsville: 547 (51%)
As % of Population in Challenge Brownsville
Race Diversity in Challenge Brownsville
White: 93%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Challenge Brownsville
Age Diversity in Challenge Brownsville
Median Age in Challenge Brownsville: 51.0 (Males in Challenge Brownsville: 49.7, Females in Challenge Brownsville: 52.2)
Challenge Brownsville Males Under 20: 11%
Challenge Brownsville Females Under 20: 10%
Challenge Brownsville Males 20 to 40: 8%
Challenge Brownsville Females 20 to 40: 7%
Challenge Brownsville Males 40 to 60: 14%
Challenge Brownsville Females 40 to 60: 16%
Challenge Brownsville Males Over 60: 16%
Challenge Brownsville Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Challenge Brownsville
Challenge Brownsville Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Challenge Brownsville Median Household Income: $ 27,037
Challenge Brownsville Median Value of Homes: $ 91,500
Challenge Brownsville Location Information
Land Area: 9.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Challenge Brownsville
Loma Rica 14.4 Miles
Palermo 15.3 Miles
South Oroville 15.8 Miles
Oroville 16.2 Miles
Lake Wildwood 17.2 Miles
Thermalito 17.8 Miles
Nevada City 19.7 Miles
Penn Valley 19.8 Miles
La Porte 20.2 Miles
Grass Valley 20.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Challenge Brownsville
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 63.3 Miles
Reno 77.1 Miles
Stockton 105.2 Miles
Santa Rosa 106.3 Miles
Vallejo 109.3 Miles
Concord 111.9 Miles
Berkeley 123.9 Miles
Modesto 128.0 Miles
Oakland 128.1 Miles
Hayward 132.8 Miles
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Facts
One way to prevent addictions is to eliminate the substances and activities to which one may become addicted. One major thrust of the drug prevention program in the United States is to prevent illegal drugs from entering the country. People who support this method of prevention argue that if illegal drugs are not available, people cannot become addicted to them. Similarly, people who are concerned about addictions to gambling argue that legal gambling should not be permitted. They claim that if gambling casinos do not exist, people are less likely to become addicted to them. Another approach to prevention is to deal with the kinds of problems that lead to addiction. People who grow up in warm, supportive, healthy, financially secure environments may be less likely to become dependant on certain substances and activities to achieve happiness or security. In this regard, improving family structures, home life, and social institutions is an important step in preventing addictions. Many studies have shown that any amount of alcohol in the system impairs a person's abilities. It is important to note that a person can have enough alcohol in the system to impair driving abilities even without showing any signs of being drunk, such as having slurred speech or appearing unsteady. He or she may not seem drunk but could still have a BAC high enough to increase the chances of having an accident. Recent studies have shown that impairment occurs at very low alcohol levels. Some researchers suggest that impairment begins as soon as alcohol is actually detectable in the bloodstream. Between 1992 and 1996, the proportion of 8th graders seeing marijuana as readily available rose sharply, from 42% to 55%, and increased even more among 10th graders (from 65% to 81%). Since 1996, perceived availability has shown declines in both grades. Among 12th graders, however, availability did not decrease until 1999, and it has declined very little since then (to 84% in 2007). Two genetic strains of hemp are recognized: one produces plants excellent for fiber with very little drug material; the other produces plants with weak fibers but much drug content (TETRAHYDROCANNABINOL, THC). To harvest the drug-laden plant, it is simply cut down and usually chopped into small pieces with all parts included. These clippings resemble lawn cuttings, so one of the slang terms is "grass." The major use of this form in the United States is for illegal marijuana cigarettes, often called reefers. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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