




Hacienda Heights, California
Hacienda Heights, CA Profile
Hacienda Heights, CA, population 53,122 , is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 5.5 miles from West Covina and 6.2 miles from El Monte.
In the 90's the population of Hacienda Heights has grown by about 1%.
Hacienda Heights Statistics
Hacienda Heights Gender Information
Males in Hacienda Heights: 26,009 (49%)
Females in Hacienda Heights: 27,113 (51%)
As % of Population in Hacienda Heights
Race Diversity in Hacienda Heights
White: 41%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 36%
Other/Mixed: 20%
As % of Population in Hacienda Heights
Age Diversity in Hacienda Heights
Median Age in Hacienda Heights: 36.9 (Males in Hacienda Heights: 35.6, Females in Hacienda Heights: 38.1)
Hacienda Heights Males Under 20: 14%
Hacienda Heights Females Under 20: 14%
Hacienda Heights Males 20 to 40: 13%
Hacienda Heights Females 20 to 40: 13%
Hacienda Heights Males 40 to 60: 13%
Hacienda Heights Females 40 to 60: 15%
Hacienda Heights Males Over 60: 8%
Hacienda Heights Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Hacienda Heights
Hacienda Heights Household Average Size: 3.32 people
Hacienda Heights Median Household Income: $ 59,485
Hacienda Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 221,800
Hacienda Heights Location Information
Elevation: 460 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hacienda Heights
City Of Industry 1.9 Miles
La Puente 2.2 Miles
La Habra Heights 2.5 Miles
Avocado Heights 3.2 Miles
Whittier 3.8 Miles
Rowland Heights 3.8 Miles
Valinda 3.9 Miles
South San Jose Hills 3.9 Miles
West Puente Valley 4.1 Miles
La Habra 4.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hacienda Heights
(Population 100,000+)
West Covina 5.5 Miles
El Monte 6.2 Miles
Fullerton 8.8 Miles
Norwalk 9.0 Miles
Downey 10.1 Miles
Anaheim 11.3 Miles
East Los Angeles 11.9 Miles
Pomona 13.1 Miles
Pasadena 14.7 Miles
Garden Grove 15.2 Miles
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Facts
There is an undeniable link between substance abuse and delinquency. Arrest, adjudication, and intervention by the juvenile justice system are eventual consequences for many youth engaged in alcohol and other drug use. It cannot be claimed that substance abuse causes delinquent behavior or delinquency causes alcohol and other drug use. However, the two behaviors are strongly correlated and often bring about school and family problems, involvement with negative peer groups, a lack of neighborhood social controls, and physical or sexual abuse. Possession and use of alcohol and other drugs are illegal for all youth. Beyond that, however, there is strong evidence of an association between alcohol and other drug use and delinquent behavior of juveniles. Substance abuse is associated with both violent and income-generating crimes by youth. This increases fear among community residents and the demand for juvenile and criminal justice services, thus increasing the burden on these resources. Gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and growing numbers of youth homicides are among the social and criminal justice problems often linked to adolescent substance abuse. The drug MDMA is popularly known as "ecstasy," XTC, and ADAM. It is a synthesized compound and a member of the family of HALLUCINOGENS known as the substituted phenethylamines, which also includes methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and 2, 5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM). These hallucinogens are structurally related to the phenethylamine-type NEUROTRANSMITTERS dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Many analogs of these compounds have been synthesized and are sometimes found on the street—the so-called DESIGNER DRUGS. The intense activity by ecstasy users at dance parties and raves contributes to the effect of the drug and results in profuse sweating and dehydration. A loss of bodily salt combined with rapidly drinking large quantities of water can result in a fluid imbalance that leads to epilepsy-like seizures or a compression of a part of the brain that regulates breathing or circulation. Salt and fluid depletion in combination with the intense activity and elevated body temperature often associated with ecstasy use can break down skeletal muscle cells, eventually leading to kidney damage and failure. Elevated body temperature is one of the most toxic effects of ecstasy, and this risk is augmented by its use at dance parties and raves. The lack of air circulation in a crowded environment creates an elevated room temperature, which, together with increases in body temperature can cause brain toxicity similar to heat stroke. High body temperature can also lead to severe liver inflammation or damage, abnormal blood clotting, and death. Growing numbers of two-wage-earner households and single parent families are increasing the ranks of latch-key kids. Studies show that the time periods when children are out of school and without adult supervision are the hours when they are most likely to get into trouble with drugs and other high risk behaviors. Adult—and in particular parental— involvement is critical to reducing youth drug use. With more parents working, the role of the extended family, coaches, law enforcement officers, clergy, health professionals, and other youth mentors becomes even more critical. |
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".
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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