




Coachella, California
Coachella, CA Profile
Coachella, CA, population 22,724 , is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 63.3 miles from Moreno Valley and 65.4 miles from Escondido.
In the 90's the population of Coachella has grown by about 34%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Coachella has been growing at an annual rate of 7.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Coachella area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Coachella Statistics
Coachella Gender Information
Males in Coachella: 11,365 (50%)
Females in Coachella: 11,359 (50%)
As % of Population in Coachella
Race Diversity in Coachella
White: 39%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 60%
As % of Population in Coachella
Age Diversity in Coachella
Median Age in Coachella: 22.8 (Males in Coachella: 22.5, Females in Coachella: 23.2)
Coachella Males Under 20: 23%
Coachella Females Under 20: 22%
Coachella Males 20 to 40: 16%
Coachella Females 20 to 40: 15%
Coachella Males 40 to 60: 8%
Coachella Females 40 to 60: 9%
Coachella Males Over 60: 3%
Coachella Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Coachella
Coachella Household Average Size: 4.72 people
Coachella Median Household Income: $ 28,590
Coachella Median Value of Homes: $ 82,600
Law Enforcement in Coachella
Reported crimes in the Coachella area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 35
Aggravated assault: 127
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 630
Burglary: 201
Larceny-theft: 542
Motor vehicle theft: 202
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,441
Coachella Location Information
Elevation: -71 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Coachella
Indio 3.7 Miles
Bermuda Dunes 7.9 Miles
La Quinta 7.9 Miles
Indian Wells 8.2 Miles
Mecca 9.4 Miles
Palm Desert 11.9 Miles
Rancho Mirage 14.3 Miles
Thousand Palms 15.8 Miles
Cathedral City 18.1 Miles
Desert Shores 20.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Coachella
(Population 100,000+)
Moreno Valley 63.3 Miles
Escondido 65.4 Miles
San Bernardino 70.6 Miles
Riverside 72.7 Miles
Oceanside 77.2 Miles
Fontana 77.8 Miles
Corona 81.2 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 86.6 Miles
San Diego 87.7 Miles
Ontario 88.9 Miles
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Facts
Studies show that the use of narcotics such as heroin leads to increases in property crime and robbery. The simplest explanation for this result is that addicts steal because they need cash to support their drug habits. In addition, many heroin addicts turn to crimes such as prostitution to support their habits. While this trend may not be reflected in increased prostitution rates, it is nevertheless an important link between heroin use, crime, and public health, since injecting drug use and HIV infection are involved. Most of the crime associated with heroin appears to be related not to heroin addicts but to drug trafficking—getting the drug into the country and distributing it to dealers and users. This is especially true of violent crime associated with heroin. Heroin addicts are less likely to commit violent crime than to commit property crime. Only a small percentage of all addict crime is violent crime (approximately 1 percent to 3 percent). However, the actual number of violent crimes is still relatively large because addicts commit so many crimes. Researchers have also suggested that heavy heroin use and, more recently, heavy cocaine abuse have contributed to record numbers of homicides in large cities in the United States. Some of this increase may be attributed to heroin users, but most of it is likely the result of drug trafficking. Violent competition between drug dealers has resulted in many murders and the deaths of innocent bystanders. Patients who needs help with their alcohol problems can be treated in detoxification programs, on an in or outpatient basis. Inpatients reside at the program�s facility and are treated and monitored 24 hours a day by medical professionals. Outpatient programs are best for people who work, have social support systems and are able to abstain from using for up to 72 hours. Outpatient programs work by allowing the patient to reside at home and attend program meetings several times a week. 43.7% of 8th grade students, 62.7% of 10th grade students, and 74.3% of 12th grade students report using alcohol in the past year. Denial: The "hallmark" of drug/Alcohol Abuse and addiction. All family members and close friends are affected by the actions of the user. The refusal to admit the truth is often part of the process and must be overcome before the healing can occur. |
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.
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.
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).
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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