



Eureka, California
Eureka, CA Profile
Eureka, CA, population 26,128 , is located
in California's Humboldt county,
about 180.7 miles from Santa Rosa and 209.2 miles from Sacramento.
In the 90's the population of Eureka has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Eureka has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Eureka area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Eureka Statistics
Eureka Gender Information
Males in Eureka: 12,937 (50%)
Females in Eureka: 13,191 (50%)
As % of Population in Eureka
Race Diversity in Eureka
White: 82%
African American: 2%
Native American: 4%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Eureka
Age Diversity in Eureka
Median Age in Eureka: 36.6 (Males in Eureka: 35.1, Females in Eureka: 38.1)
Eureka Males Under 20: 13%
Eureka Females Under 20: 12%
Eureka Males 20 to 40: 16%
Eureka Females 20 to 40: 14%
Eureka Males 40 to 60: 14%
Eureka Females 40 to 60: 14%
Eureka Males Over 60: 7%
Eureka Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Eureka
Eureka Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Eureka Median Household Income: $ 25,849
Eureka Median Value of Homes: $ 113,600
Law Enforcement in Eureka
Reported crimes in the Eureka area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 25
Robbery: 59
Aggravated assault: 101
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 712
Burglary: 421
Larceny-theft: 1,352
Motor vehicle theft: 270
Arson: 34
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,817
Eureka Location Information
Elevation: 44 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 5.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Eureka
Myrtletown 2.0 Miles
Bayview 2.3 Miles
Cutten 2.5 Miles
Pine Hills 4.8 Miles
Humboldt Hill 5.4 Miles
Arcata 6.1 Miles
McKinleyville 10.5 Miles
Blue Lake 10.9 Miles
Fortuna 14.1 Miles
Ferndale 16.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Eureka
(Population 100,000+)
Santa Rosa 180.7 Miles
Sacramento 209.2 Miles
Vallejo 212.6 Miles
Concord 226.1 Miles
Berkeley 226.5 Miles
San Francisco 229.2 Miles
Oakland 230.8 Miles
Eugene 231.4 Miles
Daly City 232.7 Miles
Hayward 243.7 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol in combination with other drugs: In 2006, DAWN estimates 450,817 (CI: 383,818 to 517,816) ED visits related to use of alcohol in combination with other drugs. Alcohol was most frequently combined with: Cocaine alone (101,588 visits), Marijuana alone (41,653 visits), cocaine and marijuana (21,241 visits), and heroin alone (14,958 visits). A 2001 study conducted by the ONDCP found that Colombian heroin purity ranges from as low as 7% to as high as 95%. Purity of Mexican black heroin sold in South and West ranged from 14% to 58%—with both extremes reported in Seattle. These kinds of fluctuations can have deadly consequences for the user. Amp psychosis is a state of mind characterized by hyperactivity, feelings of paranoia and persecution, hallucinations and other unpleasant things. The exact mechanism is unknown. Speed, like alcohol, nicotine, and cocaine, works directly on the dopamine "reward" pathways in the brain, used for modulating pleasure and mood. A single large dose or - more commonly - consistent hard abuse can induce psychosis. The symptoms are very similar to schizophrenia but it is short-lived, measured in hours and days. In 2004, over 298,000 people entering drug treatment programs reported marijuana as their primary drug of abuse. However, up until a few years ago, it was hard to find treatment programs specifically for marijuana users. |
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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