




Cherryland, California
Cherryland, CA Profile
Cherryland, CA, population 13,837 , is located
in California's Alameda county,
about 1.4 miles from Hayward and 11.0 miles from Fremont.
In the 90's the population of Cherryland has grown by about 25%.
Cherryland Statistics
Cherryland Gender Information
Males in Cherryland: 7,088 (51%)
Females in Cherryland: 6,749 (49%)
As % of Population in Cherryland
Race Diversity in Cherryland
White: 53%
African American: 10%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 8%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 27%
As % of Population in Cherryland
Age Diversity in Cherryland
Median Age in Cherryland: 31.6 (Males in Cherryland: 30.6, Females in Cherryland: 32.7)
Cherryland Males Under 20: 16%
Cherryland Females Under 20: 14%
Cherryland Males 20 to 40: 19%
Cherryland Females 20 to 40: 17%
Cherryland Males 40 to 60: 12%
Cherryland Females 40 to 60: 11%
Cherryland Males Over 60: 5%
Cherryland Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Cherryland
Cherryland Household Average Size: 2.87 people
Cherryland Median Household Income: $ 42,880
Cherryland Median Value of Homes: $ 197,900
Cherryland Location Information
Elevation: 61 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cherryland
San Lorenzo 1.2 Miles
Ashland 1.2 Miles
Castro Valley 1.4 Miles
Hayward 1.4 Miles
Fairview 3.1 Miles
San Leandro 4.3 Miles
Union City 5.9 Miles
Dublin 9.3 Miles
Alameda 9.6 Miles
San Ramon 9.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cherryland
(Population 100,000+)
Hayward 1.4 Miles
Fremont 11.0 Miles
Oakland 12.6 Miles
Berkeley 16.2 Miles
San Francisco 18.5 Miles
Daly City 19.7 Miles
Concord 21.0 Miles
Sunnyvale 21.8 Miles
Santa Clara 23.9 Miles
San Jose 26.1 Miles
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Facts
The AIDS virus is also spread through sexual contact; women who have sex with men who inject drugs are at great risk. Today, almost 70 percent of AIDS cases in women are related to either injecting drugs or having sex with a man who injects drugs. AIDS is now the fourth leading cause of death among women. 50.8% of students report current alcohol use. Rohypnol use remains at a low rate compared to other drugs of abuse. Information about rates of Rohypnol use may not be as accurate as rates for other drugs, since at least some people who have taken it remain unaware of it. Also, those who have used it on others may not be reporting it on surveys that ask about individual use. National surveys began including Rohypnol on questionnaires around 1996, when use among people ages 12 to 17 was around 1 percent. Among 8th grade students, use of Rohypnol fell to 0.5 percent in 2000; 0.7 percent reported using it in 2001. Among 12th grade students, use of Rohypnol increased to 1.8 percent in 1998, then fell again, remaining at about 1 percent for the next few years. Addicted users of Rohypnol need to be weaned gradually off the drug, to avoid the discomfort of withdrawal symptoms. Other sedative medications might be used briefly to help the user withdraw from Rohypnol. Women are more likely than men to receive prescribed drugs that are abused among adult populations. These prescribed drugs are most often antidepressants and pain relievers. Evidence indicates that men and women are at similar risk for becoming addicted to opioids. However, women are far more likely to become addicted to other types of prescription drugs than men. The use of pain relievers is also significant in the elderly; it is well-known that pain is a widespread problem in this age group. Up to one-half of the elderly not living in nursing homes are affected by pain on a regular basis. The American Geriatrics Society also reports that as many as 20% of those over the age of 65 years use prescription pain relievers at least once per week. Furthermore, about 60% of the elderly have taken some type of prescription pain reliever for a minimum of six months. In nursing homes, these rates are even higher. The elderly need greater attention when they receive strong pain-relieving drugs, such as opioids. This is based on the fact that elderly patients are more likely to accidentally misuse prescription drugs than the general population. They are more likely to inaccurately read drug labels and to not follow health-care provider instructions. Generally, the elderly need lower doses of drugs, especially potent drugs, than the general population. Another area of concern in prescription drug abuse is with health-care providers, such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and others. These persons have ready access to highly addictive drugs, such as the opioids, and are more vulnerable to such abuse. In addition, these professions are more stressful than average, and this may be a factor in the higher-than-normal rates of abuse in this group. |
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.
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.
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).
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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