




Fairfield, California
Fairfield, CA Profile
Fairfield, CA, population 96,178 , is located
in California's Solano county,
about 15.5 miles from Vallejo and 18.8 miles from Concord.
In the 90's the population of Fairfield has grown by about 25%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fairfield has been growing at an annual rate of 2.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fairfield area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Fairfield Statistics
Fairfield Gender Information
Males in Fairfield: 47,882 (50%)
Females in Fairfield: 48,296 (50%)
As % of Population in Fairfield
Race Diversity in Fairfield
White: 56%
African American: 15%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 11%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 16%
As % of Population in Fairfield
Age Diversity in Fairfield
Median Age in Fairfield: 31.1 (Males in Fairfield: 29.9, Females in Fairfield: 32.5)
Fairfield Males Under 20: 17%
Fairfield Females Under 20: 16%
Fairfield Males 20 to 40: 16%
Fairfield Females 20 to 40: 15%
Fairfield Males 40 to 60: 11%
Fairfield Females 40 to 60: 12%
Fairfield Males Over 60: 5%
Fairfield Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Fairfield
Fairfield Household Average Size: 2.98 people
Fairfield Median Household Income: $ 51,151
Fairfield Median Value of Homes: $ 170,600
Law Enforcement in Fairfield
Reported crimes in the Fairfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 12
Forcible rape: 36
Robbery: 177
Aggravated assault: 396
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 603
Burglary: 660
Larceny-theft: 3,394
Motor vehicle theft: 698
Arson: 41
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,613
Fairfield Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 35.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fairfield
Suisun City 0.8 Miles
Green Valley 6.6 Miles
Vacaville 7.9 Miles
Elmira 9.8 Miles
American Canyon 13.1 Miles
Napa 13.7 Miles
Benicia 15.3 Miles
Vallejo 15.5 Miles
Clyde 15.5 Miles
Bay Point 15.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fairfield
(Population 100,000+)
Vallejo 15.5 Miles
Concord 18.8 Miles
Berkeley 29.0 Miles
Oakland 33.2 Miles
Sacramento 37.4 Miles
San Francisco 38.8 Miles
Santa Rosa 38.9 Miles
Hayward 40.2 Miles
Daly City 44.1 Miles
Stockton 45.5 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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