




San Juan Capistrano, California
San Juan Capistrano, CA Profile
San Juan Capistrano, CA, population 33,826 , is located
in California's Orange county,
about 14.8 miles from Irvine and 17.6 miles from Costa Mesa.
In the 90's the population of San Juan Capistrano has grown by about 29%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of San Juan Capistrano has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the San Juan Capistrano area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
San Juan Capistrano Statistics
San Juan Capistrano Gender Information
Males in San Juan Capistrano: 16,648 (49%)
Females in San Juan Capistrano: 17,178 (51%)
As % of Population in San Juan Capistrano
Race Diversity in San Juan Capistrano
White: 78%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in San Juan Capistrano
Age Diversity in San Juan Capistrano
Median Age in San Juan Capistrano: 36.4 (Males in San Juan Capistrano: 34.8, Females in San Juan Capistrano: 37.8)
San Juan Capistrano Males Under 20: 16%
San Juan Capistrano Females Under 20: 15%
San Juan Capistrano Males 20 to 40: 13%
San Juan Capistrano Females 20 to 40: 12%
San Juan Capistrano Males 40 to 60: 14%
San Juan Capistrano Females 40 to 60: 14%
San Juan Capistrano Males Over 60: 7%
San Juan Capistrano Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in San Juan Capistrano
San Juan Capistrano Household Average Size: 3.06 people
San Juan Capistrano Median Household Income: $ 62,392
San Juan Capistrano Median Value of Homes: $ 274,100
Law Enforcement in San Juan Capistrano
Reported crimes in the San Juan Capistrano area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 13
Aggravated assault: 36
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 143
Burglary: 81
Larceny-theft: 403
Motor vehicle theft: 70
Arson: 10
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,583
San Juan Capistrano Location Information
Elevation: 120 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to San Juan Capistrano
Laguna Niguel 3.0 Miles
Dana Point 3.2 Miles
San Clemente 5.9 Miles
Las Flores 6.3 Miles
Mission Viejo 6.8 Miles
Laguna Beach 7.5 Miles
Laguna Hills 8.2 Miles
Coto De Caza 8.3 Miles
Laguna Woods 8.3 Miles
Aliso Viejo 8.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest San Juan Capistrano
(Population 100,000+)
Irvine 14.8 Miles
Costa Mesa 17.6 Miles
Santa Ana 20.6 Miles
Huntington Beach 22.3 Miles
Orange 22.6 Miles
Garden Grove 24.7 Miles
Corona 26.4 Miles
Oceanside 26.7 Miles
Anaheim 27.3 Miles
Fullerton 29.6 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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