




Pacheco, California
Pacheco, CA Profile
Pacheco, CA, population 3,562 , is located
in California's Contra Costa county,
about 2.4 miles from Concord and 12.9 miles from Vallejo.
In the 90's the population of Pacheco has grown by about 7%.
Pacheco Statistics
Pacheco Gender Information
Males in Pacheco: 1,708 (48%)
Females in Pacheco: 1,854 (52%)
As % of Population in Pacheco
Race Diversity in Pacheco
White: 83%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 7%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Pacheco
Age Diversity in Pacheco
Median Age in Pacheco: 40.5 (Males in Pacheco: 37.9, Females in Pacheco: 43.2)
Pacheco Males Under 20: 13%
Pacheco Females Under 20: 10%
Pacheco Males 20 to 40: 13%
Pacheco Females 20 to 40: 13%
Pacheco Males 40 to 60: 14%
Pacheco Females 40 to 60: 16%
Pacheco Males Over 60: 8%
Pacheco Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Pacheco
Pacheco Household Average Size: 2.28 people
Pacheco Median Household Income: $ 45,851
Pacheco Median Value of Homes: $ 75,900
Pacheco Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pacheco
Vine Hill 2.1 Miles
Concord 2.4 Miles
Pleasant Hill 2.6 Miles
Mountain View (Contra Costa County) 2.9 Miles
Clyde 3.8 Miles
Martinez 4.1 Miles
Waldon 4.1 Miles
Walnut Creek 5.4 Miles
Benicia 6.4 Miles
Bay Point 6.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pacheco
(Population 100,000+)
Concord 2.4 Miles
Vallejo 12.9 Miles
Berkeley 13.3 Miles
Oakland 16.4 Miles
Hayward 21.8 Miles
San Francisco 23.7 Miles
Daly City 28.6 Miles
Fremont 30.5 Miles
Sunnyvale 42.6 Miles
Stockton 42.8 Miles
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Facts
Project ALERT. Project ALERT is a 2-year, universal program for middle school students, designed to reduce the onset and regular use of drugs among youth. It focuses on preventing the use of alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and inhalants. Project ALERT Plus, an enhanced version, has added a high school component, which is being tested in 45 rural communities. In a large study of almost 3,400 fatally injured drivers from three Australian states (Victoria, New South Wales, and Western Australia) between 1990 and 1999, drugs other than alcohol were present in 26.7 percent of the cases. These included cannabis (13.5 percent), opioids (4.9 percent), stimulants (4.1 percent), benzodiazepines (4.1 percent), and other psychotropic drugs (2.7 percent). Almost 10 percent of the cases involved both alcohol and drugs. For marijuana, the rate of disapproval varies substantially for different usage levels, although not as much as it has in the past. More than half (59%) disapprove of trying marijuana once or twice, more than two thirds (70%) disapprove of its occasional use, and 83% disapprove of regular use. Looked at another way, only 17% say they don’t disapprove of regular marijuana use. The mental effects associated with ecstasy, such as mood disorders, learning and memory impairment, paranoia, irrational behavior, and inattention, potentially could interfere with a person's duties at school or work, although reports of this type of impact are sparse. The culture surrounding ecstasy use is associated with the taking of other drugs; therefore those drugs introduced while on ecstasy have the potential to persist as drug problems beyond the period of ecstasy use. Multiple drug users might experience difficulties with social and occupational functioning, but these effects could not be clearly attributed to ecstasy use. Similarly, crime and violence has been associated much more often with other drugs than with ecstasy (aside from illegal possession of the drug). However, "club drugs" as a group have been associated with sexual offenses, and all drug users are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents while under the influence. Again, as tracking of ecstasy use patterns and trends becomes more widespread, clearer information on the social consequences of ecstasy use will become available. |
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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