



Parkway-south Sacramento, California
Parkway-South Sacramento, CA Profile
Parkway-South Sacramento, CA, population 36,468 , is located
about 6.2 miles from Sacramento and 39 miles from Stockton.
Through the 90's Parkway-South Sacramento's population has grown by about 14%.
Parkway South Sacramento Statistics
Parkway South Sacramento Gender Information
Males in Parkway South Sacramento: 17,815 (49%)
Females in Parkway South Sacramento: 18,653 (51%)
As % of Population in Parkway South Sacramento
Race Diversity in Parkway South Sacramento
White: 38%
African American: 17%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 17%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 25%
As % of Population in Parkway South Sacramento
Age Diversity in Parkway South Sacramento
Median Age in Parkway South Sacramento: 27.2 (Males in Parkway South Sacramento: 26.4, Females in Parkway South Sacramento: 27.9)
Parkway South Sacramento Males Under 20: 19%
Parkway South Sacramento Females Under 20: 19%
Parkway South Sacramento Males 20 to 40: 15%
Parkway South Sacramento Females 20 to 40: 15%
Parkway South Sacramento Males 40 to 60: 9%
Parkway South Sacramento Females 40 to 60: 10%
Parkway South Sacramento Males Over 60: 5%
Parkway South Sacramento Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Parkway South Sacramento
Parkway South Sacramento Household Average Size: 3.22 people
Parkway South Sacramento Median Household Income: $ 31,194
Parkway South Sacramento Median Value of Homes: $ 91,700
Parkway South Sacramento Location Information
Land Area: 4.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Parkway South Sacramento
Florin 2.0 Miles
Rosemont 5.6 Miles
Laguna 5.7 Miles
Sacramento 6.2 Miles
La Riviera 6.6 Miles
Arden-Arcade 6.7 Miles
West Sacramento 7.2 Miles
Elk Grove 7.5 Miles
Rancho Cordova 9.8 Miles
Carmichael 10.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Parkway South Sacramento
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 6.2 Miles
Stockton 38.5 Miles
Concord 48.2 Miles
Vallejo 51.9 Miles
Berkeley 62.6 Miles
Modesto 64.4 Miles
Oakland 65.9 Miles
Hayward 67.2 Miles
Santa Rosa 68.8 Miles
Fremont 72.2 Miles
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Facts
Speed is commonly cut with pill filler, which is the biggest ingredient in Ecstasy and Paracetamol and every other type of pill. Caffeine, glucose powder, baby milk or talcum powder are also common used to cut speed. While none of the above are harmful if swallowed, they are less safe - and more painful - to snort. Baby milk and talcum powder are very dangerous if speed is injected as they clot easily in the blood. Clear communication by parents about the negative effects of alcohol, as well as about their expectations regarding drug use, have been found to significantly decrease alcohol use in teens. Adequate parental supervision has also been found to be a deterrent to alcohol use in youth. Alcohol, and other drug use, has been found to occur most often between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m., immediately after school and prior to parents' arrival at home from work. Teen participation in extracurricular activities has therefore been revealed to be an important measure in preventing use of alcohol in this age group. Parents can also help educate teens about appropriate coping and stress-management strategies. For example, 15- to 16-year-olds who use religion to cope with stress tend to use drugs significantly less often and have less problems as a result of drinking than their peers who do not use religion to cope. Untreated substance abusing offenders are more likely to relapse to drug abuse and return to criminal behavior. This can bring about re-arrest and reincarceration, jeopardizing public health and public safety and taxing criminal justice system resources. Treatment offers the best alternative for interrupting the drug abuse/criminal justice cycle for offenders with drug abuse problems. The most commonly used drug, Dextromethorphan (DXM), is accessible in cough syrup (DXM makes up 80% of most cough medicines), is available in a powder form over the Internet, and is found in more than 125 OTC products. Some might argue that because DXM is a key provider of cold symptom relief, it can hardly be considered harmful. Over usage of a DXM product can cause hallucinations, impaired judgment, loss of coordination, nausea, hot flashes, and dissociation. An even scarier thought is that the amount of student abusers in local middle schools and high schools is 6-9% of these student populations. A child using OTC drugs doesn't necessarily reflect a bad image of the parent, but not staying involved in his or her life does. Problems such as these cannot be directly blamed on parents or guardians because, after all, it is up to the child to take the medicines. Even though their children are ultimately responsible for their own actions, parents should be doing absolutely everything in their power to keep them clear of OTC drug abuse. According to researchers, "parents are the anti-drugs" (The National Institute on Drug Abuse). This means that parents can make a difference in their child's decisions, such as: talking to your child, keeping a safe home (and medicine cabinet), and monitoring pill amounts and Internet use for any unsupervised purchases. |
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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