




Pico Rivera, California
Pico Rivera, CA Profile
Pico Rivera, CA, population 63,428 , is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 3.6 miles from Downey and 5.2 miles from East Los Angeles.
In the 90's the population of Pico Rivera has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Pico Rivera has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Pico Rivera area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Pico Rivera Statistics
Pico Rivera Gender Information
Males in Pico Rivera: 31,132 (49%)
Females in Pico Rivera: 32,296 (51%)
As % of Population in Pico Rivera
Race Diversity in Pico Rivera
White: 49%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 46%
As % of Population in Pico Rivera
Age Diversity in Pico Rivera
Median Age in Pico Rivera: 30.6 (Males in Pico Rivera: 29.5, Females in Pico Rivera: 31.7)
Pico Rivera Males Under 20: 17%
Pico Rivera Females Under 20: 17%
Pico Rivera Males 20 to 40: 15%
Pico Rivera Females 20 to 40: 15%
Pico Rivera Males 40 to 60: 10%
Pico Rivera Females 40 to 60: 11%
Pico Rivera Males Over 60: 6%
Pico Rivera Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Pico Rivera
Pico Rivera Household Average Size: 3.83 people
Pico Rivera Median Household Income: $ 41,564
Pico Rivera Median Value of Homes: $ 165,700
Law Enforcement in Pico Rivera
Reported crimes in the Pico Rivera area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 7
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 82
Aggravated assault: 286
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 587
Burglary: 249
Larceny-theft: 734
Motor vehicle theft: 419
Arson: 18
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,139
Pico Rivera Location Information
Elevation: 161 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pico Rivera
Montebello 1.9 Miles
West Whittier-Los Nietos 2.0 Miles
Santa Fe Springs 2.6 Miles
Bell Gardens 3.4 Miles
South Whittier 3.5 Miles
Downey 3.6 Miles
Whittier 3.7 Miles
Commerce 3.8 Miles
Maywood 5.1 Miles
East Los Angeles 5.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pico Rivera
(Population 100,000+)
Downey 3.6 Miles
East Los Angeles 5.2 Miles
Norwalk 5.7 Miles
El Monte 7.1 Miles
Los Angeles 9.7 Miles
West Covina 10.8 Miles
Pasadena 11.7 Miles
Fullerton 12.6 Miles
Glendale 14.3 Miles
Anaheim 14.6 Miles
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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
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situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
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.
Intervention
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for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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