




Corcoran, California
Corcoran, CA Profile
Corcoran, CA, population 14,458 , is located
in California's Kings county,
about 46.5 miles from Fresno and 58.6 miles from Bakersfield.
In the 90's the population of Corcoran has grown by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Corcoran has been growing at an annual rate of 15.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Corcoran area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Corcoran Statistics
Corcoran Gender Information
Males in Corcoran: 9,761 (68%)
Females in Corcoran: 4,697 (32%)
As % of Population in Corcoran
Race Diversity in Corcoran
White: 34%
African American: 14%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 50%
As % of Population in Corcoran
Age Diversity in Corcoran
Median Age in Corcoran: 30.7 (Males in Corcoran: 31.5, Females in Corcoran: 27.6)
Corcoran Males Under 20: 14%
Corcoran Females Under 20: 13%
Corcoran Males 20 to 40: 34%
Corcoran Females 20 to 40: 9%
Corcoran Males 40 to 60: 15%
Corcoran Females 40 to 60: 7%
Corcoran Males Over 60: 4%
Corcoran Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Corcoran
Corcoran Household Average Size: 3.44 people
Corcoran Median Household Income: $ 30,783
Corcoran Median Value of Homes: $ 74,500
Law Enforcement in Corcoran
Reported crimes in the Corcoran area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 20
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 147
Burglary: 94
Larceny-theft: 164
Motor vehicle theft: 15
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,291
Corcoran Location Information
Elevation: 207 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Corcoran
Tulare 14.1 Miles
Tipton 14.1 Miles
Home Garden 14.8 Miles
Alpaugh 15.1 Miles
Stratford 16.0 Miles
Hanford 16.6 Miles
Armona 17.2 Miles
Pixley 17.5 Miles
Lemoore 18.7 Miles
Lemoore Station 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Corcoran
(Population 100,000+)
Fresno 46.5 Miles
Bakersfield 58.6 Miles
Salinas 123.3 Miles
Lancaster 125.8 Miles
Ventura 126.8 Miles
Santa Clarita 131.3 Miles
Palmdale 132.9 Miles
Modesto 133.0 Miles
Oxnard 133.2 Miles
Simi Valley 133.9 Miles
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Facts
Daily marijuana use has been shown to: Cause users to get lower grades and become less likely to graduate, compared to students who do not smoke. Significantly impair skills related to attention, memory and learning even after not smoking for 24 hours. Cause problems in sustaining and shifting attention. Effect the ability to register, organize and use information, even compared to occasional users of marijuana. Impair users' ability to recall words from a list even a week after quitting marijuana use. Though some studies show that Ecstasy induces short-term memory loss and depression, other scientists claim that, as of now, no clear evidence proves that brain damage caused by Ecstasy is permanent. Still, serotonin is a powerful chemical--extreme amounts in the brain can short-circuit the body's ability to control its own temperature: "Too much serotonin can make blood vessels shrink," Molliver explains. "This reduces blood circulation and prevents heat from escaping through your skin." In some users, Ecstasy has caused their body temperatures to skyrocket from a normal 98.6 [degrees] F to as high as 110 [degrees] F--with death the end result in more than two dozen cases. Yet evidence of Ecstasy's popularity and danger is growing: In 1993, 68 emergency-room visits nationwide occurred as a result of Ecstasy; in 1997, the number jumped to 637--an 837 percent increase over five years. In November, an Army Engineers battalion in the Mekong Delta reported that 14 percent of its troops were regular heroin users. In 1972, the White House Office for Drug Abuse Prevention interviewed 900 enlisted men who had returned from Vietnam in September 1971, the peak of the epidemic, and found that 44 percent had tried opiates while in Vietnam and 20 percent regarded themselves as having been addicted. The full extent of the problem was not revealed until 1974 when the Office for Drug Abuse Prevention published later surveys showing that 34 percent of US troops in Vietnam had commonly used heroin. Assuming this figure to be correct, then by mid 1971 there were more American heroin users in South Vietnam (81,300) than there were in the entire United States (68,000). Under the Controlled Substance Act, cocaine is a Schedule II drug. This means that cocaine has a high potential for abuse and that abuse may lead to severe physical and psychological dependence. It also means that cocaine has accepted medical uses with severe restrictions. The only legal use of cocaine in the United States is as a local anesthetic. The Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 and 1988 established federal mandatory minimum drug sentencing guidelines. The punishment exacted by the federal law is substantially greater than the punishment imposed by most state laws. For example, someone convicted of cocaine possession that receives a 12-year sentence in the state system may be liable for a mandatory life term if tried in the federal system. Also, most state laws do not differentiate between powder cocaine and crack cocaine. Federal law carries a much harsher penalty for crack than for powder. Possession of five grams of crack or 500 grams of powder carries a mandatory first-offense penalty of not less than five years in prison. |
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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