




Paradise, California
Paradise, CA Profile
Paradise, CA, population 26,408 , is located
in California's Butte county,
about 81.8 miles from Sacramento and 97.6 miles from Reno.
In the 90's the population of Paradise has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Paradise has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Paradise area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Paradise Statistics
Paradise Gender Information
Males in Paradise: 12,307 (47%)
Females in Paradise: 14,101 (53%)
As % of Population in Paradise
Race Diversity in Paradise
White: 94%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Paradise
Age Diversity in Paradise
Median Age in Paradise: 46.6 (Males in Paradise: 44.7, Females in Paradise: 48.4)
Paradise Males Under 20: 11%
Paradise Females Under 20: 11%
Paradise Males 20 to 40: 9%
Paradise Females 20 to 40: 9%
Paradise Males 40 to 60: 13%
Paradise Females 40 to 60: 14%
Paradise Males Over 60: 13%
Paradise Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Paradise
Paradise Household Average Size: 2.22 people
Paradise Median Household Income: $ 31,863
Paradise Median Value of Homes: $ 112,300
Law Enforcement in Paradise
Reported crimes in the Paradise area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 49
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 233
Burglary: 320
Larceny-theft: 597
Motor vehicle theft: 52
Arson: 9
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,586
Paradise Location Information
Elevation: 1,708 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Paradise
Magalia 4.3 Miles
Concow 6.8 Miles
Chico 11.7 Miles
Durham 12.3 Miles
Thermalito 17.3 Miles
Oroville 17.4 Miles
South Oroville 18.6 Miles
Storrie 19.3 Miles
Tobin 20.7 Miles
Hamilton City 20.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Paradise
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 81.8 Miles
Reno 97.6 Miles
Santa Rosa 108.5 Miles
Vallejo 119.5 Miles
Concord 125.2 Miles
Stockton 125.9 Miles
Berkeley 135.2 Miles
Oakland 139.7 Miles
San Francisco 143.9 Miles
Hayward 146.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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