




Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana, CA Profile
Santa Ana, CA, population 337,977 , is located
in California's Orange county,
about 3.0 miles from Orange and 4.7 miles from Garden Grove.
In the 90's the population of Santa Ana has grown by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Santa Ana has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Santa Ana area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Santa Ana Statistics
Santa Ana Gender Information
Males in Santa Ana: 175,219 (52%)
Females in Santa Ana: 162,758 (48%)
As % of Population in Santa Ana
Race Diversity in Santa Ana
White: 43%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 9%
Other/Mixed: 45%
As % of Population in Santa Ana
Age Diversity in Santa Ana
Median Age in Santa Ana: 26.5 (Males in Santa Ana: 26.3, Females in Santa Ana: 26.8)
Santa Ana Males Under 20: 20%
Santa Ana Females Under 20: 18%
Santa Ana Males 20 to 40: 20%
Santa Ana Females 20 to 40: 17%
Santa Ana Males 40 to 60: 9%
Santa Ana Females 40 to 60: 9%
Santa Ana Males Over 60: 3%
Santa Ana Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Household Average Size: 4.55 people
Santa Ana Median Household Income: $ 43,412
Santa Ana Median Value of Homes: $ 173,300
Law Enforcement in Santa Ana
Reported crimes in the Santa Ana area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 17
Forcible rape: 76
Robbery: 739
Aggravated assault: 956
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 515
Burglary: 1,110
Larceny-theft: 5,932
Motor vehicle theft: 2,686
Arson: 121
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,803
Santa Ana Location Information
Elevation: 110 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 27.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Santa Ana
Tustin 2.4 Miles
Orange 3.0 Miles
Tustin Foothills 4.4 Miles
Garden Grove 4.7 Miles
Fountain Valley 5.5 Miles
Villa Park 5.7 Miles
Irvine 5.9 Miles
Anaheim 6.8 Miles
Costa Mesa 7.8 Miles
Westminster 8.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Santa Ana
(Population 100,000+)
Orange 3.0 Miles
Garden Grove 4.7 Miles
Irvine 5.9 Miles
Anaheim 6.8 Miles
Costa Mesa 7.8 Miles
Fullerton 9.2 Miles
Huntington Beach 9.6 Miles
Norwalk 16.4 Miles
Long Beach 18.5 Miles
Corona 19.5 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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