




Mission Canyon, California
Mission Canyon, CA Profile
Mission Canyon, CA, population 2,610 , is located
in California's Santa Barbara county,
about 26.8 miles from Ventura and 35.3 miles from Oxnard.
Mission Canyon Statistics
Mission Canyon Gender Information
Males in Mission Canyon: 1,259 (48%)
Females in Mission Canyon: 1,351 (52%)
As % of Population in Mission Canyon
Race Diversity in Mission Canyon
White: 94%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Mission Canyon
Age Diversity in Mission Canyon
Median Age in Mission Canyon: 45.2 (Males in Mission Canyon: 45.4, Females in Mission Canyon: 45.0)
Mission Canyon Males Under 20: 9%
Mission Canyon Females Under 20: 10%
Mission Canyon Males 20 to 40: 11%
Mission Canyon Females 20 to 40: 12%
Mission Canyon Males 40 to 60: 19%
Mission Canyon Females 40 to 60: 20%
Mission Canyon Males Over 60: 9%
Mission Canyon Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Mission Canyon
Mission Canyon Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Mission Canyon Median Household Income: $ 79,338
Mission Canyon Median Value of Homes: $ 607,300
Mission Canyon Location Information
Elevation: 645 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mission Canyon
Santa Barbara 2.2 Miles
Montecito 4.7 Miles
Goleta 6.6 Miles
Summerland 6.9 Miles
Toro Canyon 8.6 Miles
Isla Vista 8.8 Miles
Carpinteria 11.7 Miles
Santa Ynez 23.8 Miles
Oak View 23.8 Miles
Mira Monte 24.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mission Canyon
(Population 100,000+)
Ventura 26.8 Miles
Oxnard 35.3 Miles
Thousand Oaks 53.6 Miles
Simi Valley 54.6 Miles
Santa Clarita 66.9 Miles
Bakersfield 75.0 Miles
Burbank 82.3 Miles
Inglewood 84.8 Miles
Glendale 86.0 Miles
Los Angeles 88.4 Miles
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Facts
Ice and glass are the same thing, a pure recrystallized form of methamphetamine common in America and the Far East. Like crack-cocaine, it comes in larger crystals or rocks. When smoked, its effects are comparable to crack in intensity but are much longer lasting. This intensity has actually slowed its spread as a recreational drug. The high is just too hardcore for most casual drug users. (The effects are described as like being hit with a sledgehammer). Europe, most notably countries in Western Europe, remains a major source for the large-scale production of Ecstasy. An increase in production in Eastern Europe, however, is noteworthy as it could indicate a significant shift in the source of supply. Recent production trends include polydrug manufacturing and multi-site operations , whereby different stages of drug synthesis are carried out at different locations. Reports have emerged from Eastern European countries concerning the production of a mphetamine tablets which are being produced for illicit markets in Middle Eastern countries. The voluntary inhalation of toxic substances for the purpose of mood alteration (getting high) is not new. As early as the 1800s substances such as ether, chloroform and nitrous oxide were used as intoxicants. Glue sniffing has endured for decades. In the 1960s the use of aerosols was widespread. At the same time, sniffing aerosol propellants became a source of a quick high. Many young people are introduced to club drugs on the nightclub or rave scene by their peers. People often try drugs like Ecstasy, Herbal Ecstasy, Rohypnol, GHB, Ketamine, and LSD because their friends are using them, and they think that drugs are safe to use. One major concern about these club drugs is their widespread use among high school youths, college students, and young adults who frequent nightclubs and all-night rave parties. Lured by the availability and intoxicating effects of these drugs, many youths are unaware of the dangers. Rohypnol and GHB, in particular, can cause blackouts and amnesia which place individuals under the influence at risk of sexual assault or other criminal acts. In addition, when young people start using drugs regularly, they often lose interest in school work, which affects academic success as well. Chronic drug use can place students and young adults at risk of dropping out of school or college, loss of employment, and possible encounters with law enforcement. |
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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