




Escondido, California
Escondido, CA Profile
Escondido, CA, population 133,559 , is located
in California's San Diego county,
about 17.8 miles from Oceanside and 28.2 miles from San Diego.
In the 90's the population of Escondido has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Escondido has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Escondido area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Escondido Statistics
Escondido Gender Information
Males in Escondido: 66,233 (50%)
Females in Escondido: 67,326 (50%)
As % of Population in Escondido
Race Diversity in Escondido
White: 68%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 25%
As % of Population in Escondido
Age Diversity in Escondido
Median Age in Escondido: 31.2 (Males in Escondido: 30.2, Females in Escondido: 32.4)
Escondido Males Under 20: 17%
Escondido Females Under 20: 16%
Escondido Males 20 to 40: 16%
Escondido Females 20 to 40: 15%
Escondido Males 40 to 60: 11%
Escondido Females 40 to 60: 11%
Escondido Males Over 60: 6%
Escondido Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Escondido
Escondido Household Average Size: 3.01 people
Escondido Median Household Income: $ 42,567
Escondido Median Value of Homes: $ 178,000
Law Enforcement in Escondido
Reported crimes in the Escondido area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 46
Robbery: 161
Aggravated assault: 379
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 430
Burglary: 963
Larceny-theft: 3,094
Motor vehicle theft: 997
Arson: 32
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,680
Escondido Location Information
Elevation: 684 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 35.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Escondido
San Marcos 4.9 Miles
Lake San Marcos 7.1 Miles
Hidden Meadows 7.5 Miles
Valley Center 7.5 Miles
Rancho Santa Fe 9.6 Miles
Vista 10.6 Miles
Poway 11.2 Miles
Encinitas 13.2 Miles
Ramona 13.7 Miles
Solana Beach 13.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Escondido
(Population 100,000+)
Oceanside 17.8 Miles
San Diego 28.2 Miles
Chula Vista 33.1 Miles
Irvine 57.1 Miles
Moreno Valley 57.2 Miles
Corona 59.2 Miles
Costa Mesa 60.1 Miles
Riverside 60.4 Miles
Santa Ana 62.5 Miles
Orange 64.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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