



Placerville, California
Placerville, CA Profile
Placerville, CA, population 9,610 , is located
in California's El Dorado county,
about 39.0 miles from Sacramento and 59.7 miles from Stockton.
In the 90's the population of Placerville has grown by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Placerville has been growing at an annual rate of 1.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Placerville area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Placerville Statistics
Placerville Gender Information
Males in Placerville: 4,423 (46%)
Females in Placerville: 5,187 (54%)
As % of Population in Placerville
Race Diversity in Placerville
White: 89%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Placerville
Age Diversity in Placerville
Median Age in Placerville: 38.3 (Males in Placerville: 34.2, Females in Placerville: 40.6)
Placerville Males Under 20: 15%
Placerville Females Under 20: 14%
Placerville Males 20 to 40: 11%
Placerville Females 20 to 40: 13%
Placerville Males 40 to 60: 12%
Placerville Females 40 to 60: 14%
Placerville Males Over 60: 8%
Placerville Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Placerville
Placerville Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Placerville Median Household Income: $ 36,454
Placerville Median Value of Homes: $ 153,800
Law Enforcement in Placerville
Reported crimes in the Placerville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 26
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 391
Burglary: 111
Larceny-theft: 232
Motor vehicle theft: 41
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,754
Placerville Location Information
Elevation: 1,866 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Placerville
Diamond Springs 2.6 Miles
Shingle Springs 8.2 Miles
Cameron Park 11.0 Miles
Pollock Pines 11.6 Miles
Georgetown 12.4 Miles
El Dorado Hills 15.6 Miles
Plymouth 17.3 Miles
Auburn 18.9 Miles
Granite Bay 19.8 Miles
Foresthill 20.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Placerville
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 39.0 Miles
Stockton 59.7 Miles
Modesto 76.2 Miles
Reno 76.5 Miles
Concord 84.7 Miles
Vallejo 90.1 Miles
Berkeley 99.6 Miles
Hayward 101.2 Miles
Oakland 102.4 Miles
Fremont 104.2 Miles
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Facts
As many as two-thirds of all people in treatment for drug abuse report that they were physically, sexually, or emotionally abused during childhood, research shows. However, the role of child abuse - physical trauma, rape and sexual abuse, neglect, emotional abuse, and witnessing or being threatened with violence or other abuse - in the pathway to drug abuse needs closer examination. Although studies probing the effects of child abuse have increased in recent years, researchers still are confronted with broad gaps in information. The euphoria and "hyper" feelings experienced after using cocaine generally dissipate in about 20 or 30 minutes and are replaced by anxiety and a desire to use the drug again. A trend that appears to be developing is the shipment of large quantities of heroin to European markets. Several multi-hundred kilo seizures have taken place in the last year, possibly as a result of a willingness to risk larger quantities knowing that a ready source of heroin remains available. Another possibility is the stockpiling of heroin for European markets. Japan was the first nation to experience a major epidemic of methamphetamine use. Immediately following World War II, large quantities of meth-amphetamine, which had been produced to keep combat troops alert, were released for sale to the Japanese public. Within a short time there was widespread use and abuse of the drug, much of itintravenously. At the peak of the epidemic, more than a million users were involved. Despite the experience of the Japanese, the belief persisted in the United States that amphetamines did not lead to serious compulsive use, and these drugs were not subject to any special regulatory controls like the ones governing the availability of the opioid drugs until 1964. |
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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