




Lemon Grove, California
Lemon Grove, CA Profile
Lemon Grove, CA, population 24,918 , is located
in California's San Diego county,
about 7.6 miles from San Diego and 7.7 miles from Chula Vista.
In the 90's the population of Lemon Grove has grown by about 4%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lemon Grove area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Lemon Grove Statistics
Lemon Grove Gender Information
Males in Lemon Grove: 12,070 (48%)
Females in Lemon Grove: 12,848 (52%)
As % of Population in Lemon Grove
Race Diversity in Lemon Grove
White: 60%
African American: 12%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 20%
As % of Population in Lemon Grove
Age Diversity in Lemon Grove
Median Age in Lemon Grove: 34.7 (Males in Lemon Grove: 33.4, Females in Lemon Grove: 35.8)
Lemon Grove Males Under 20: 15%
Lemon Grove Females Under 20: 15%
Lemon Grove Males 20 to 40: 14%
Lemon Grove Females 20 to 40: 14%
Lemon Grove Males 40 to 60: 13%
Lemon Grove Females 40 to 60: 13%
Lemon Grove Males Over 60: 6%
Lemon Grove Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Lemon Grove
Lemon Grove Household Average Size: 2.87 people
Lemon Grove Median Household Income: $ 39,823
Lemon Grove Median Value of Homes: $ 164,200
Law Enforcement in Lemon Grove
Reported crimes in the Lemon Grove area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 50
Aggravated assault: 90
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 573
Burglary: 232
Larceny-theft: 361
Motor vehicle theft: 237
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,278
Lemon Grove Location Information
Elevation: 440 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lemon Grove
La Mesa 1.8 Miles
Spring Valley 1.9 Miles
Casa de Oro-Mount Helix 2.7 Miles
La Presa 3.1 Miles
El Cajon 5.4 Miles
Rancho San Diego 5.6 Miles
Bonita 5.9 Miles
National City 6.0 Miles
Bostonia 7.1 Miles
Santee 7.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lemon Grove
(Population 100,000+)
San Diego 7.6 Miles
Chula Vista 7.7 Miles
Escondido 26.2 Miles
Oceanside 37.3 Miles
Irvine 78.8 Miles
Costa Mesa 80.6 Miles
Moreno Valley 83.5 Miles
Corona 84.2 Miles
Santa Ana 84.6 Miles
Huntington Beach 84.7 Miles
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Facts
The first step in addiction treatment is recognition by the individual that they have a problem. Effective treatments are tailored to the needs of the individual. There is no one therapy that is used in all cases. The choice of treatment will also depend on which drug is being abused. Treatments include psychological therapies, such as behaviour therapy and medication to help the individual's withdrawal symptoms. Specific areas that may be focussed on during treatment include: detoxification (coming off the drug if physically addicted), preventing relapse and longer term rehabilitation. Several studies have found that alcoholism in a parent is associated with suicide attempts among alcoholics. In addition, antisocial personality disorder (ASP) and drug abuse, which commonly occur in genetically predisposed males who develop alcoholism early in life, are associated with suicide attempts. Many clinicians have noted the repetitive high-risk behaviors of intravenous drug addicts, who often are quite aware that they may acquire infection or die by overdose with each injection. Overdoses occur more commonly among HEROIN addicts who have attempted suicide than among those who have not. Highly impulsive and aggressive alcoholics or drug abusers with ASP may be a subgroup at elevated risk of attempting suicide. Transient but intense dysphoria (feeling unwell or unhappy), though not of sufficient scope or duration to meet criteria for major depression, may nonetheless increase this group's risk of attempting suicide. Prospective studies have found that depression, anxiety, and histories of violence and legal problems were predictive of suicide attempts in previously nonsuicidal drug addicts. Retrospective studies of alcoholics and drug addicts have found that poor social supports, occupational losses, personal losses such as divorce, and other family problems increase their risk of making a suicide attempt. The 1999 NHSDA survey adjusted the average age for initiation of heroin use to just above 21 years of age. Other surveys, and experts have said many new users are between 18 to 25 years old. The presence of acetaminophen in hydrocodone-containing products deters many drug users from taking excessive amounts. However, some users will get around this by extracting a portion of the acetaminophen using cold water, taking advantage of the water-soluble element of the drug. It is not uncommon for addicts to have liver problems from consuming excessive amounts of acetaminophen over a long period of time; taking 10,000 to 15,000 milligrams (10 to 15 grams) of acetaminophen in a period of 24 hours typically results in severe hepatotoxicity, and doses in the range of 15,000–20,000 milligrams a day have been reported as fatal.[1] It is this factor that leads many recreational users to use only single entity opiates such as OxyContin. One of the major problems today with the illicit use of hydrocodone, especially in younger populations, is that users are not even aware that hydrocodone pills contain acetaminophen. On top of that consuming more than 2,000 milligrams of acetaminophen a day can cause liver damage, jaundice, and even liver failure if the drug is being taken in narcotic effect seeking dosages for an extended period of time Daily consumption of hydrocodone should not exceed 40 milligrams in patients not tolerant to opiates. However, the 2006 PDR (Physicians Desk Reference) clearly states that Norco 10, containing 10 milligrams of hydrocodone and 325 milligrams of APAP (viz., acetaminophen or paracetamol), can be taken at a dosage of up to twelve tablets per day (120 milligrams of hydrocodone). Such high amounts of hydrocodone are only intended for opiate-tolerant patients, and titration to such levels must be monitored very carefully. This restriction is only limited by the fact that twelve tablets, each containing 325 milligrams of APAP, puts the patient right below the 24-hour FDA maximum of 4,000 mg of APAP. Some specially compounded products are routinely given to chronic pain patients in doses of up to 180 mg of hydrocodone per day. Symptoms of hydrocodone overdosage include respiratory depression, extreme somnolence, coma, stupor, cold and/or clammy skin, sometimes bradycardia, and hypotension. A severe overdose may involve circulatory collapse cardiac arrest and/or death. Mixing hydrocodone with alcohol, cocaine, amphetamines, methylphenidate, benzodiazapines, barbiturates, and a number of other medication can have severe adverse reactions including but not limited to: Heart failure, Heart attack, respiratory distress, pulmonary failure, liver or kidney failure, jaundice, amnesia, seizures, blackouts and coma. Mixing acetaminophen with other NSAID analgesics like sulindac or tramadal can cause serious damage to organs. |
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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