




Hanford, California
Hanford, CA Profile
Hanford, CA, population 41,686 , is located
in California's Kings county,
about 29.9 miles from Fresno and 74.8 miles from Bakersfield.
In the 90's the population of Hanford has grown by about 35%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hanford has been growing at an annual rate of 2.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hanford area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Hanford Statistics
Hanford Gender Information
Males in Hanford: 20,411 (49%)
Females in Hanford: 21,275 (51%)
As % of Population in Hanford
Race Diversity in Hanford
White: 64%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 27%
As % of Population in Hanford
Age Diversity in Hanford
Median Age in Hanford: 30.9 (Males in Hanford: 29.6, Females in Hanford: 32.3)
Hanford Males Under 20: 18%
Hanford Females Under 20: 17%
Hanford Males 20 to 40: 15%
Hanford Females 20 to 40: 15%
Hanford Males 40 to 60: 11%
Hanford Females 40 to 60: 12%
Hanford Males Over 60: 6%
Hanford Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Hanford
Hanford Household Average Size: 2.93 people
Hanford Median Household Income: $ 37,582
Hanford Median Value of Homes: $ 100,800
Law Enforcement in Hanford
Reported crimes in the Hanford area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 38
Aggravated assault: 108
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 361
Burglary: 251
Larceny-theft: 1,172
Motor vehicle theft: 191
Arson: 12
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,601
Hanford Location Information
Elevation: 247 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hanford
Home Garden 1.8 Miles
Armona 3.6 Miles
Laton 7.7 Miles
Lemoore 7.9 Miles
Lemoore Station 8.1 Miles
Traver 12.6 Miles
Goshen 12.7 Miles
Stratford 13.8 Miles
Kingsburg 13.9 Miles
Riverdale 13.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hanford
(Population 100,000+)
Fresno 29.9 Miles
Bakersfield 74.8 Miles
Salinas 114.3 Miles
Modesto 117.5 Miles
Lancaster 141.1 Miles
San Jose 142.8 Miles
Ventura 143.1 Miles
Stockton 144.7 Miles
Santa Clara 146.2 Miles
Santa Clarita 147.6 Miles
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Facts
It is ironic to note the fact that multitudes of people who are alcohol dependent lead demanding and busy lives and have jobs, vehicles, pets, families, houses, and have numerous possessions similar to individuals who are not alcohol dependent. Many of these “functional” alcohol dependent individuals may have never been cited for drunk driving and may have been lucky enough to avoid all alcohol induced legal difficulties. In spite of this fortunate situation, however, these alcohol addicted people need to drink in order to live on a daily basis while keeping up their facade as they interact with the world outside. Ask anyone who has seen them when they are in a drunken stupor or on an extended bingeing episode or ask a family member about the problem drinker’s alcoholism, nevertheless, and they will be quick to articulate the real truth about the drinker's situation, the essentials about the alcohol dependent individual’s drinking circumstances, and the facts about his or her alcohol produced difficulties. 77.6% of women age 12 and older reported ever using alcohol, while 60% reported past year use and 45.1% reported using alcohol in the past month. Rohypnol has been used to help ease withdrawal symptoms from other drugs such as heroin. Withdrawal symptoms occur when the user gradually cuts back on the amount of a drug being taken until it can be discontinued entirely. Such symptoms include a variety of physical and psychological effects, depending on the drug. Cocaine users have taken Rohypnol to help come down after a drug-using binge. Specifically, Rohypnol has been known to help with the DEPRESSION that may occur after using STIMULANTS like cocaine. Some use it as a cure for a hangover, the uncomfortable feelings—such as the pounding headache, upset stomach, and trembling feelings—that often occur after a bout of heavy drinking. Criminals worldwide have used the power of Rohypnol in a variety of crimes. Both females and males have been victims of Rohypnol-assisted crimes. Rapists have used this sedative-hypnotic to incapacitate their victims so they can overpower them with ease. Thieves have also used Rohypnol to knock out people so they could steal money and credit cards from their wallets. Conservative estimates from the early 1900s reported that the United States had four hundred thousand addicts. Initial research established that addiction may take only two to three months to develop, depending upon the method of ingestion; injection was the fastest route to addiction, followed by smoking and then oral consumption. |
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.
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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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