




Opal Cliffs, California
Opal Cliffs, CA Profile
Opal Cliffs, CA, population 6,458 , is located
in California's Santa Cruz county,
about 26.0 miles from Salinas and 26.5 miles from San Jose.
In the 90's the population of Opal Cliffs has grown by about 9%.
Opal Cliffs Statistics
Opal Cliffs Gender Information
Males in Opal Cliffs: 3,304 (51%)
Females in Opal Cliffs: 3,154 (49%)
As % of Population in Opal Cliffs
Race Diversity in Opal Cliffs
White: 85%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 11%
As % of Population in Opal Cliffs
Age Diversity in Opal Cliffs
Median Age in Opal Cliffs: 36.8 (Males in Opal Cliffs: 35.7, Females in Opal Cliffs: 37.9)
Opal Cliffs Males Under 20: 11%
Opal Cliffs Females Under 20: 10%
Opal Cliffs Males 20 to 40: 18%
Opal Cliffs Females 20 to 40: 17%
Opal Cliffs Males 40 to 60: 17%
Opal Cliffs Females 40 to 60: 14%
Opal Cliffs Males Over 60: 5%
Opal Cliffs Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Opal Cliffs
Opal Cliffs Household Average Size: 2.24 people
Opal Cliffs Median Household Income: $ 42,673
Opal Cliffs Median Value of Homes: $ 331,100
Opal Cliffs Location Information
Elevation: 48 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Opal Cliffs
Capitola 1.2 Miles
Live Oak (Santa Cruz County) 1.8 Miles
Twin Lakes 1.9 Miles
Soquel 1.9 Miles
Rio Del Mar 3.6 Miles
Aptos 3.8 Miles
Santa Cruz 3.8 Miles
Scotts Valley 6.8 Miles
Day Valley 7.6 Miles
Felton 8.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Opal Cliffs
(Population 100,000+)
Salinas 26.0 Miles
San Jose 26.5 Miles
Santa Clara 27.2 Miles
Sunnyvale 28.5 Miles
Fremont 40.7 Miles
Hayward 49.4 Miles
Daly City 58.3 Miles
Oakland 60.7 Miles
San Francisco 61.6 Miles
Berkeley 65.2 Miles
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Facts
Psychic dependence or psychological dependence refers to those components of the dependence syndrome other than tolerance and withdrawal symptoms, in particular the urgency of drug-seeking behavior, craving, inability to function in daily life without repeateduse of the drug, and the inability to maintain prolongedabstinence. It has been attributed to a distress or tension, especially during periods of abstinence from the drug, that the user seeks to relieve by taking the drug again. This is, however, really a description, rather than an explanation. Producing methamphetamine poses serious safety and health risks to child welfare workers. Workers need to be vigilant of the common ingredients used in the manufacture of methamphetamine so that they can identify a possibly laboratory and take appropriate safety precautions. In addition to empty containers of materials used in manufacturing methamphetamine, workers should pay attention to the presence of an unusually sweet or strong odor, windows of building that may be covered or blackened to no one can see in, and sporadic traffic. Together, these indicators may be signs of a laboratory. Club drugs are a loosely-defined category of recreational drugs which are associated with discothèques in the 1970s and dance clubs, parties, and raves in the 1980s to the 2000s. Unlike many other categories, such as opiates, which are established according to pharmaceutical properties, club drugs are a "category of convenience", which includes drugs ranging from inhalants (nitrous oxide and amyl nitrite "poppers"), stimulants (such as ecstasy and amphetamines) and hallucinogens such as LSD. Dancers at all-night parties use these drugs for their stimulating or psychedelic properties. The "club drugs" vary by country and region; in some areas, even opiates such as heroin and depressants such as ketamine are considered as "club drug". In the U.S.A the Harrison Narcotics Tax Act was passed in 1914 to control the sale and distribution of heroin and other opiates. |
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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 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 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.
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