




Placentia, California
Placentia, CA Profile
Placentia, CA, population 46,488 , is located
in California's Orange county,
about 3.2 miles from Fullerton and 3.6 miles from Anaheim.
In the 90's the population of Placentia has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Placentia has been growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Placentia area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Placentia Statistics
Placentia Gender Information
Males in Placentia: 23,038 (50%)
Females in Placentia: 23,450 (50%)
As % of Population in Placentia
Race Diversity in Placentia
White: 68%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 11%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in Placentia
Age Diversity in Placentia
Median Age in Placentia: 33.3 (Males in Placentia: 32.1, Females in Placentia: 34.5)
Placentia Males Under 20: 15%
Placentia Females Under 20: 14%
Placentia Males 20 to 40: 16%
Placentia Females 20 to 40: 15%
Placentia Males 40 to 60: 13%
Placentia Females 40 to 60: 14%
Placentia Males Over 60: 6%
Placentia Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Placentia
Placentia Household Average Size: 3.07 people
Placentia Median Household Income: $ 62,803
Placentia Median Value of Homes: $ 258,600
Law Enforcement in Placentia
Reported crimes in the Placentia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 36
Aggravated assault: 84
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 263
Burglary: 280
Larceny-theft: 612
Motor vehicle theft: 118
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,091
Placentia Location Information
Elevation: 250 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Placentia
Fullerton 3.2 Miles
Yorba Linda 3.5 Miles
Brea 3.5 Miles
Anaheim 3.6 Miles
Villa Park 5.2 Miles
Orange 5.9 Miles
La Habra 6.0 Miles
Buena Park 7.3 Miles
Rowland Heights 7.5 Miles
La Habra Heights 7.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Placentia
(Population 100,000+)
Fullerton 3.2 Miles
Anaheim 3.6 Miles
Orange 5.9 Miles
Garden Grove 7.9 Miles
Santa Ana 8.8 Miles
Norwalk 12.3 Miles
West Covina 14.1 Miles
Irvine 14.3 Miles
Pomona 14.4 Miles
Downey 15.8 Miles
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Facts
Many studies have shown that any amount of alcohol in the system impairs a person's abilities. It is important to note that a person can have enough alcohol in the system to impair driving abilities even without showing any signs of being drunk, such as having slurred speech or appearing unsteady. He or she may not seem drunk but could still have a BAC high enough to increase the chances of having an accident. Recent studies have shown that impairment occurs at very low alcohol levels. Some researchers suggest that impairment begins as soon as alcohol is actually detectable in the bloodstream. Inhalant users typically fall into one of three groups: young experimenters who may use a variety of inhalants and some marijuana and alcohol; abusers who use multiple drugs, with inhalants as a backup to their drug of choice; and chronic adult users. While inhalant use tends to be at its highest during adolescence, some early abusers move from experimentation into regular, long-term use, and some continue to abuse the substances into their 50s and 60s. Those who continue using inhalants at later ages develop more severe social and psychological problems than do those who discontinue use after adolescence. According to the DEA, the easiest entry for opium smugglers into the United States is across the Mexican border. There are several reasons why this border provides easy access. First, Mexico is an opium-growing nation. Second, it is impossible for law enforcement to patrol the entire border, which stretches all the way from east Texas to California. It is also difficult to monitor the large daily volume of vehicular traffic crossing the border and thousands of Mexicans who illegally move back and forth across it. Clearly, medical problems and death due to drug abuse represent a major problem in American society. While data tracking systems such as DAWN give a numerical value to the toll of drug abuse in terms of medical issues, they cannot convey the pain and suffering of drug abuse victims, including the friends and family of those who take drugs and are harmed by them. However, by tallying hospital records of medical visits and deaths related to drug use, it is hoped that experts will gain a better understanding of the cost to society. |
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.
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.
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.
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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