




Dana Point, California
Dana Point, CA Profile
Dana Point, CA, population 35,110 , is located
in California's Orange county,
about 15.8 miles from Irvine and 17.5 miles from Costa Mesa.
In the 90's the population of Dana Point has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dana Point has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Dana Point area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Dana Point Statistics
Dana Point Gender Information
Males in Dana Point: 17,566 (50%)
Females in Dana Point: 17,544 (50%)
As % of Population in Dana Point
Race Diversity in Dana Point
White: 87%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Dana Point
Age Diversity in Dana Point
Median Age in Dana Point: 39.8 (Males in Dana Point: 38.8, Females in Dana Point: 40.7)
Dana Point Males Under 20: 12%
Dana Point Females Under 20: 11%
Dana Point Males 20 to 40: 14%
Dana Point Females 20 to 40: 13%
Dana Point Males 40 to 60: 16%
Dana Point Females 40 to 60: 16%
Dana Point Males Over 60: 8%
Dana Point Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Dana Point
Dana Point Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Dana Point Median Household Income: $ 63,043
Dana Point Median Value of Homes: $ 365,400
Law Enforcement in Dana Point
Reported crimes in the Dana Point area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 65
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 224
Burglary: 129
Larceny-theft: 448
Motor vehicle theft: 72
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,794
Dana Point Location Information
Elevation: 160 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 29.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dana Point
San Juan Capistrano 3.2 Miles
Laguna Niguel 3.9 Miles
San Clemente 5.7 Miles
Laguna Beach 7.2 Miles
Mission Viejo 9.3 Miles
Las Flores 9.3 Miles
Laguna Woods 10.0 Miles
Laguna Hills 10.1 Miles
Aliso Viejo 10.2 Miles
Coto De Caza 11.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dana Point
(Population 100,000+)
Irvine 15.8 Miles
Costa Mesa 17.5 Miles
Santa Ana 21.6 Miles
Huntington Beach 21.9 Miles
Orange 23.9 Miles
Garden Grove 25.4 Miles
Oceanside 26.3 Miles
Anaheim 28.4 Miles
Corona 29.2 Miles
Fullerton 30.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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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