



Salinas, California
Salinas, CA Profile
Salinas, CA, population 151,060 , is located
in California's Monterey county,
about 47.6 miles from San Jose and 49.6 miles from Santa Clara.
In the 90's the population of Salinas has grown by about 39%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Salinas has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Salinas area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Salinas Statistics
Salinas Gender Information
Males in Salinas: 80,361 (53%)
Females in Salinas: 70,699 (47%)
As % of Population in Salinas
Race Diversity in Salinas
White: 45%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 45%
As % of Population in Salinas
Age Diversity in Salinas
Median Age in Salinas: 28.5 (Males in Salinas: 28.4, Females in Salinas: 28.5)
Salinas Males Under 20: 18%
Salinas Females Under 20: 17%
Salinas Males 20 to 40: 20%
Salinas Females 20 to 40: 15%
Salinas Males 40 to 60: 11%
Salinas Females 40 to 60: 9%
Salinas Males Over 60: 4%
Salinas Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Salinas
Salinas Household Average Size: 3.66 people
Salinas Median Household Income: $ 43,720
Salinas Median Value of Homes: $ 189,500
Law Enforcement in Salinas
Reported crimes in the Salinas area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 19
Forcible rape: 57
Robbery: 399
Aggravated assault: 725
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 798
Burglary: 837
Larceny-theft: 5,163
Motor vehicle theft: 1,415
Arson: 51
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,933
Salinas Location Information
Elevation: 53 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Salinas
Boronda 1.8 Miles
Spreckels 3.9 Miles
Prunedale 6.8 Miles
Marina 8.1 Miles
Castroville 8.3 Miles
Chualar 10.6 Miles
Elkhorn 11.2 Miles
Moss Landing 11.4 Miles
Sand City 11.5 Miles
Del Rey Oaks 11.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Salinas
(Population 100,000+)
San Jose 47.6 Miles
Santa Clara 49.6 Miles
Sunnyvale 52.2 Miles
Fremont 63.0 Miles
Hayward 72.4 Miles
Modesto 75.8 Miles
Daly City 83.8 Miles
Oakland 85.0 Miles
San Francisco 86.8 Miles
Berkeley 89.3 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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