



San Bernardino, California
San Bernardino, CA Profile
San Bernardino, CA, population 185,401 , is located
in California's San Bernardino county,
about 8.4 miles from Fontana and 12.3 miles from Moreno Valley.
In the 90's the population of San Bernardino has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of San Bernardino has been growing at an annual rate of 1.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the San Bernardino area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
San Bernardino Statistics
San Bernardino Gender Information
Males in San Bernardino: 91,150 (49%)
Females in San Bernardino: 94,251 (51%)
As % of Population in San Bernardino
Race Diversity in San Bernardino
White: 45%
African American: 16%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 34%
As % of Population in San Bernardino
Age Diversity in San Bernardino
Median Age in San Bernardino: 27.6 (Males in San Bernardino: 26.7, Females in San Bernardino: 28.6)
San Bernardino Males Under 20: 20%
San Bernardino Females Under 20: 19%
San Bernardino Males 20 to 40: 15%
San Bernardino Females 20 to 40: 15%
San Bernardino Males 40 to 60: 10%
San Bernardino Females 40 to 60: 10%
San Bernardino Males Over 60: 5%
San Bernardino Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in San Bernardino
San Bernardino Household Average Size: 3.19 people
San Bernardino Median Household Income: $ 31,140
San Bernardino Median Value of Homes: $ 94,300
Law Enforcement in San Bernardino
Reported crimes in the San Bernardino area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 48
Forcible rape: 120
Robbery: 1,032
Aggravated assault: 1,664
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,479
Burglary: 2,524
Larceny-theft: 6,401
Motor vehicle theft: 3,313
Arson: 93
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,320
San Bernardino Location Information
Elevation: 1,200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 55.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to San Bernardino
Colton 2.7 Miles
Muscoy 4.4 Miles
Loma Linda 4.5 Miles
Rialto 4.6 Miles
Highland 4.8 Miles
Grand Terrace 5.3 Miles
Bloomington 6.6 Miles
Highgrove 6.9 Miles
Redlands 7.1 Miles
Fontana 8.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest San Bernardino
(Population 100,000+)
Fontana 8.4 Miles
Moreno Valley 12.3 Miles
Riverside 12.3 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 17.4 Miles
Ontario 20.9 Miles
Corona 22.6 Miles
Pomona 26.7 Miles
West Covina 37.3 Miles
Orange 39.2 Miles
Fullerton 40.0 Miles
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Facts
Drug disposition tolerance: Tolerance to a drug in which repeated exposure to the DRUG induces biological effects that reduce the amount of drug that reaches active sites, also known as METABOLIC TOLERANCE. Some drugs have the ability to induce effects that alter BIOAVAILABILITY and reduce absorption. For example, sedatives like phenobarbital increase the rate of BIOTRANSFORMATION of the drug by increasing production of metabolizing enzymes. When the drug is repeatedly administered, progressively more enzymes are synthesized that biochemically alter the drug and enhance its rapid elimination. Thus, the biological half-life of the drug is progressively reduced. This is to be contrasted with other forms of tolerance, such as CELLULAR TOLERANCE and BEHAVIOURAL TOLERANCE. From October 1, 1999, to September 30, 2000, of the 76,952 defendants in U.S. district courts, 27,274 (35.4%) had committed a drug offense. Most (93.8%) of these drug offenders had committed a trafficking offense, and 91.2% of all drug defendants were convicted. Of the 24,206 drug defendants convicted and sentenced in U.S. district courts, As of 2005, opiates are separated into two categories: completely illegal Schedule I substances, such as heroin, and regulated Schedule II substances, including morphine, codeine, and hydromorphone. Hydromorphone, a slight alteration of the morphine molecule, was first created and patented by Abbott Laboratories as the prescription pain-killer Dilaudid. Stronger than morphine and available in pill, injection, and SUPPOSITORY form, Dilaudid quickly became popular as a pain reliever for patients in long-lasting, or chronic, pain. It could also be used safely by patients who had allergic reactions to morphine. Methamphetamine: Meth is a stimulant that is extremely addicting, drastically changes the brain, and causes irreversible brain damage. Chronic abusers tend to have emotional and memory problems, as well. In 2004, it was one of the more popular drugs among high school students with over 6% of seniors using it in their lifetime. Rates of use for seniors, however, have declined every year since, with a 2.8% use rate for seniors in 2008. |
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.
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.
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
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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