




Dixon, California
Dixon, CA Profile
Dixon, CA, population 16,103 , is located
in California's Solano county,
about 20.1 miles from Sacramento and 33.3 miles from Vallejo.
In the 90's the population of Dixon has grown by about 55%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dixon has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Dixon area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Dixon Statistics
Dixon Gender Information
Males in Dixon: 8,062 (50%)
Females in Dixon: 8,041 (50%)
As % of Population in Dixon
Race Diversity in Dixon
White: 71%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 23%
As % of Population in Dixon
Age Diversity in Dixon
Median Age in Dixon: 31.5 (Males in Dixon: 31.0, Females in Dixon: 32.0)
Dixon Males Under 20: 18%
Dixon Females Under 20: 17%
Dixon Males 20 to 40: 15%
Dixon Females 20 to 40: 15%
Dixon Males 40 to 60: 13%
Dixon Females 40 to 60: 13%
Dixon Males Over 60: 5%
Dixon Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Dixon
Dixon Household Average Size: 3.17 people
Dixon Median Household Income: $ 54,472
Dixon Median Value of Homes: $ 170,300
Law Enforcement in Dixon
Reported crimes in the Dixon area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 36
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 268
Burglary: 118
Larceny-theft: 480
Motor vehicle theft: 55
Arson: 17
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,974
Dixon Location Information
Elevation: 60 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dixon
Elmira 8.2 Miles
Davis 8.2 Miles
Winters 9.7 Miles
Vacaville 10.8 Miles
Woodland 16.3 Miles
Fairfield 17.9 Miles
West Sacramento 18.4 Miles
Suisun City 18.5 Miles
Esparto 20.0 Miles
Sacramento 20.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dixon
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 20.1 Miles
Vallejo 33.3 Miles
Concord 34.3 Miles
Stockton 44.5 Miles
Berkeley 46.6 Miles
Santa Rosa 48.3 Miles
Oakland 50.6 Miles
Hayward 55.5 Miles
San Francisco 56.6 Miles
Daly City 61.9 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.
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.
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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