




Montebello, California
Montebello, CA Profile
Montebello, CA, population 62,150 , is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 4.0 miles from East Los Angeles and 5.1 miles from Downey.
In the 90's the population of Montebello has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Montebello has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Montebello area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Montebello Statistics
Montebello Gender Information
Males in Montebello: 29,850 (48%)
Females in Montebello: 32,300 (52%)
As % of Population in Montebello
Race Diversity in Montebello
White: 47%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 12%
Other/Mixed: 39%
As % of Population in Montebello
Age Diversity in Montebello
Median Age in Montebello: 31.4 (Males in Montebello: 29.9, Females in Montebello: 33.1)
Montebello Males Under 20: 16%
Montebello Females Under 20: 15%
Montebello Males 20 to 40: 16%
Montebello Females 20 to 40: 16%
Montebello Males 40 to 60: 10%
Montebello Females 40 to 60: 12%
Montebello Males Over 60: 7%
Montebello Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Montebello
Montebello Household Average Size: 3.28 people
Montebello Median Household Income: $ 38,805
Montebello Median Value of Homes: $ 195,100
Law Enforcement in Montebello
Reported crimes in the Montebello area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 4
Forcible rape: 17
Robbery: 88
Aggravated assault: 139
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 386
Burglary: 237
Larceny-theft: 1,138
Motor vehicle theft: 632
Arson: 21
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,123
Montebello Location Information
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Montebello
Pico Rivera 1.9 Miles
West Whittier-Los Nietos 2.8 Miles
Commerce 3.2 Miles
South San Gabriel 3.8 Miles
Monterey Park 3.8 Miles
East Los Angeles 4.0 Miles
Bell Gardens 4.0 Miles
Santa Fe Springs 4.5 Miles
South El Monte 4.5 Miles
Whittier 4.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Montebello
(Population 100,000+)
East Los Angeles 4.0 Miles
Downey 5.1 Miles
El Monte 6.1 Miles
Norwalk 7.5 Miles
Los Angeles 8.5 Miles
Pasadena 9.8 Miles
West Covina 10.4 Miles
Glendale 12.6 Miles
Fullerton 14.1 Miles
Inglewood 14.6 Miles
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Facts
Research conducted before 1980 did not give an accurate picture of drug-related crime. These earlier studies relied on official arrest records as indicators of criminal activity. However, later studies showed that less than 1 percent of crimes committed by drug abusers result in arrest. More realistic estimates of drug-related crime must rely on confidential self-report data. By this method, researchers ask questions directly of people involved in crime or drug use. To ensure that the respondents answer truthfully, the researchers guarantee that answers will not lead to prosecution. These self-reports offer a clearer picture of the extent of criminal behavior among drug users. In addition, the Bureau of Justice Statisticsタ National Crime Victimization Survey asks victims of violent crime whether the offender appeared to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. In the most recent survey, about 28 percent of victims of violent crimes perceived that their offender was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Note that 42 percent of victims could not tell, and only 30 percent reported that the offender did not appear to be under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Repeated use of oxycodone, especially to get high, causes tolerance and addiction. Users will need higher and higher doses of the medicine to achieve the high. As the drug wears off, the body will react with uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These include yawning, restlessness and anxiety, insomnia, "goose bumps," cold sweats, sharp pains in the stomach, vomiting, diarrhea, muscle aches and tremors, and runny nose. As the abuser faces these uncomfortable symptoms, he or she is aware that more of the drug will ease these effects. The knowledge that the drug can make one feel better, even if only for a short period, becomes the greatest difficulty facing the recovering addict. Users sometimes forget that the short-lived high will again be followed by uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. Even after the immediate withdrawal symptoms ease, the addict will feel irritable, depressed, and dissatisfied with life—a syndrome called dysphoria. This general awareness of just feeling bad makes addicts want to return to drug use. And some are unable to fight off their addiction to the drug. GHB is also known as "G," Georgia Home Boy, Gamma-OH, Liquid Ecstasy, Liquid E, Liquid X (GHB is not ecstasy), GBH or Greivous Bodily Harm (from the common misabbreviation), Organic Quaalude, Scoop About 100,000 deaths a year can be wholly or partially attributed to drinking, and alcoholism reduces life expectancy by 10 to 12 years. Next to smoking, it is the most common preventable cause of death in America. Although studies indicate that adults who drink moderately (about one drink a day) have a lower mortality rate than their non-drinking peers, their risk for untimely death increases with heavier drinking. Any protection that occurs with moderate alcohol intake appears to be confined to adults over 60 who have risks for heart disease. The earlier a person begins drinking heavily, the greater their chance of developing serious illnesses later on. Alcoholism can kill in many different ways, and, in general, people who drink regularly have a higher rate of deaths from injury, violence, and some cancers. |
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.
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".
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.
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.
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.
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