




Florence Graham, California
Florence-Graham, CA Profile
Florence-Graham, CA, population 60,197 , is located
about 5.4 miles from Los Angeles and 5 miles from East Los Angeles.
Through the 90's Florence-Graham's population has grown by about 5%.
Florence Graham Statistics
Florence Graham Gender Information
Males in Florence Graham: 30,352 (50%)
Females in Florence Graham: 29,845 (50%)
As % of Population in Florence Graham
Race Diversity in Florence Graham
White: 25%
African American: 13%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 61%
As % of Population in Florence Graham
Age Diversity in Florence Graham
Median Age in Florence Graham: 23.5 (Males in Florence Graham: 23.0, Females in Florence Graham: 23.9)
Florence Graham Males Under 20: 22%
Florence Graham Females Under 20: 21%
Florence Graham Males 20 to 40: 17%
Florence Graham Females 20 to 40: 16%
Florence Graham Males 40 to 60: 8%
Florence Graham Females 40 to 60: 8%
Florence Graham Males Over 60: 3%
Florence Graham Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Florence Graham
Florence Graham Household Average Size: 4.51 people
Florence Graham Median Household Income: $ 25,425
Florence Graham Median Value of Homes: $ 137,100
Florence Graham Location Information
Land Area: 3.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Florence Graham
Walnut Park 1.3 Miles
Huntington Park 1.3 Miles
Vernon 2.2 Miles
South Gate 2.4 Miles
Bell 3.4 Miles
Maywood 3.6 Miles
Cudahy 3.6 Miles
Lynwood 3.7 Miles
Westmont 4.0 Miles
Willowbrook 4.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Florence Graham
(Population 100,000+)
Los Angeles 5.4 Miles
East Los Angeles 5.4 Miles
Inglewood 6.2 Miles
Downey 7.0 Miles
Norwalk 10.7 Miles
Torrance 11.0 Miles
Glendale 11.6 Miles
Pasadena 13.3 Miles
El Monte 14.1 Miles
Burbank 14.7 Miles
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Facts
An important poppy and marijuana producer, and a transit country for cocaine, Mexico's illegal drugs users figures are not very impressive when compared to those of the U.S.A., whose demand has usually been the main incentive for Mexican cultivators and traffickers. The two national surveys on addictions and CIJ data show changing and relative growing tendencies in drug use, specially in the most populated cities, producer regions and border cities. Supporting prevention and addiction treatment policies would help to curb the actual trends and keep them at a manageable level. National drug policy considers repression of drug trafficking a more important and urgent issue. Different drugs have different effects. Some, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, may produce an intense “rush” and initial feelings of boundless energy. Others, such as heroin, benzodiazepines or the prescription oxycontin, may produce excessive feelings of relaxation and calm. What most drugs have in common, though, is overstimulation of the pleasure center of the brain. With time, the brain’s chemistry is actually altered to the point where not having the drug becomes extremely uncomfortable and even painful. This compelling urge to use, addiction, becomes more and more powerful, disrupting work, relationships, and health. Studies show that an amazing number of those injured and killed every year have high levels of alcohol in their blood. This may be because the drinking accident victim engaged in risky behavior, such as not wearing a seat belt or motorcycle helmet. People who tend to take safety risks, act impulsively, and engage in thrill seeking are likely to both drink alcohol and to suffer from injuries. Alcohol is knownto decrease both motor coordination and balance, and to interfere with one's ability to pay attention and use good judgment. Steroid use can cause severe outbreaks of acne on the upper back, baldness, shrunken testicles, heavy beards, a puffy face, and depression. Extended use can lead to the growth of tumors, and can cause liver and heart disorders and damage to the endocrine system. It also changes boys' personalities. According to Joe, "You go from an intelligent, normal guy to someone who resorts to beating people up if they don't agree with you. It's a totally physical mentality, and very aggressive." |
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".
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.
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.
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.
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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