




North Highlands, California
North Highlands, CA Profile
North Highlands, CA, population 44,187 , is located
in California's Sacramento county,
about 9.8 miles from Sacramento and 50.6 miles from Stockton.
In the 90's the population of North Highlands has grown by about 5%.
North Highlands Statistics
North Highlands Gender Information
Males in North Highlands: 21,513 (49%)
Females in North Highlands: 22,674 (51%)
As % of Population in North Highlands
Race Diversity in North Highlands
White: 68%
African American: 11%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in North Highlands
Age Diversity in North Highlands
Median Age in North Highlands: 30.4 (Males in North Highlands: 29.3, Females in North Highlands: 31.6)
North Highlands Males Under 20: 17%
North Highlands Females Under 20: 17%
North Highlands Males 20 to 40: 15%
North Highlands Females 20 to 40: 15%
North Highlands Males 40 to 60: 10%
North Highlands Females 40 to 60: 11%
North Highlands Males Over 60: 6%
North Highlands Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in North Highlands
North Highlands Household Average Size: 2.83 people
North Highlands Median Household Income: $ 32,278
North Highlands Median Value of Homes: $ 93,100
North Highlands Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Highlands
Foothill Farms 2.0 Miles
Rio Linda 4.1 Miles
Citrus Heights 5.1 Miles
Carmichael 5.3 Miles
Fair Oaks 6.1 Miles
Roseville 6.5 Miles
Arden-Arcade 7.4 Miles
Rancho Cordova 7.7 Miles
Orangevale 7.9 Miles
Gold River 7.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Highlands
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 9.8 Miles
Stockton 50.6 Miles
Concord 60.6 Miles
Vallejo 62.6 Miles
Santa Rosa 74.5 Miles
Berkeley 74.6 Miles
Modesto 75.2 Miles
Oakland 78.1 Miles
Hayward 80.2 Miles
San Francisco 84.9 Miles
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Facts
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration keeps track of drug use and the status of drugs across the United States. In 2001, the most recent year for which statistics are available, it reported that heroin is still one of the two "primary drugs of abuse in the state of Massachusetts. . . . High-quality heroin is available from gram to kilogram quantities throughout the state. . . . High-quality heroin is purchased in pure form, then cut [mixed with other ingredients] and repackaged for resale. Heroin distribution and use continues to be spread throughout the state, with extremely low wholesale/retail prices and purity levels routinely exceeding 60%. Abuse remains widespread, with continued reports of heroin overdose deaths and incidences occurring throughout the state." The story is similar in other states. In California, the heroin is of very good quality and is smuggled into the state via Mexico. DEA agents explain: "The increased availability of high-purity heroin, which can effectively be snorted, has given rise to a new, younger user population. While avoiding the stigma of needle use, this group is ingesting larger quantities of the drug and, according to drug treatment specialists, progressing more quickly toward addiction." Know the risks. There are a lot of risks associated with using methamphetamine, including: Meth can cause a severe "crash" after the effects wear off. Meth use can cause irreversible damage to blood vessels in the brain. Meth users who inject the drug and share needles are at risk for acquiring HIV/AIDS. Look around you. Everybody doesn't think it's okay to take methamphetamine. A 1999 National High School Survey indicates that over 80 percent of teens disapprove of using meth even once or twice. In animal studies, alcohol consumption has been shown to delay the onset of puberty, and to result in slow bone growth and in weaker bones. The consequences of impairment are almost infinite when you think about them. For example, after using drugs, someone might not score well on a test, thus affecting grades, college placement, or obtaining a particular job. Someone might misperceive a situation, respond inappropriately, and cause a regretable argument. Someone could recklessly create serious physical risk by getting behind the wheel of a car. (See the sidebar on "drugged driving.") Or someone might become involved in a dangerous social situation that could lead to a sexually transmitted disease or an unwanted pregnancy. |
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".
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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 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.
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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