




Fortuna, California
Fortuna, CA Profile
Fortuna, CA, population 10,497 , is located
in California's Humboldt county,
about 167.9 miles from Santa Rosa and 199.0 miles from Sacramento.
In the 90's the population of Fortuna has grown by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fortuna has been growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fortuna area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Fortuna Statistics
Fortuna Gender Information
Males in Fortuna: 5,013 (48%)
Females in Fortuna: 5,484 (52%)
As % of Population in Fortuna
Race Diversity in Fortuna
White: 88%
Native American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Fortuna
Age Diversity in Fortuna
Median Age in Fortuna: 37.9 (Males in Fortuna: 35.5, Females in Fortuna: 40.0)
Fortuna Males Under 20: 15%
Fortuna Females Under 20: 14%
Fortuna Males 20 to 40: 12%
Fortuna Females 20 to 40: 12%
Fortuna Males 40 to 60: 12%
Fortuna Females 40 to 60: 13%
Fortuna Males Over 60: 9%
Fortuna Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Fortuna
Fortuna Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Fortuna Median Household Income: $ 31,129
Fortuna Median Value of Homes: $ 124,400
Law Enforcement in Fortuna
Reported crimes in the Fortuna area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 18
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 259
Burglary: 83
Larceny-theft: 430
Motor vehicle theft: 30
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,022
Fortuna Location Information
Elevation: 61 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fortuna
Hydesville 4.7 Miles
Ferndale 5.8 Miles
Rio Dell 7.3 Miles
Humboldt Hill 9.0 Miles
Pine Hills 9.3 Miles
Cutten 11.9 Miles
Bayview 12.1 Miles
Myrtletown 13.3 Miles
Eureka 14.1 Miles
Arcata 19.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fortuna
(Population 100,000+)
Santa Rosa 167.9 Miles
Sacramento 199.0 Miles
Vallejo 200.2 Miles
Berkeley 213.9 Miles
Concord 214.0 Miles
San Francisco 216.4 Miles
Oakland 218.1 Miles
Daly City 219.7 Miles
Hayward 231.2 Miles
Stockton 238.5 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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 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.
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