



Selma, California
Selma, CA Profile
Selma, CA, population 19,444 , is located
in California's Fresno county,
about 15.1 miles from Fresno and 89.2 miles from Bakersfield.
In the 90's the population of Selma has grown by about 32%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Selma has been growing at an annual rate of 2.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Selma area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Selma Statistics
Selma Gender Information
Males in Selma: 9,744 (50%)
Females in Selma: 9,700 (50%)
As % of Population in Selma
Race Diversity in Selma
White: 44%
African American: 1%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 50%
As % of Population in Selma
Age Diversity in Selma
Median Age in Selma: 28.4 (Males in Selma: 27.1, Females in Selma: 29.8)
Selma Males Under 20: 19%
Selma Females Under 20: 18%
Selma Males 20 to 40: 16%
Selma Females 20 to 40: 14%
Selma Males 40 to 60: 10%
Selma Females 40 to 60: 10%
Selma Males Over 60: 5%
Selma Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Selma
Selma Household Average Size: 3.45 people
Selma Median Household Income: $ 34,713
Selma Median Value of Homes: $ 92,600
Law Enforcement in Selma
Reported crimes in the Selma area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 15
Aggravated assault: 53
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 357
Burglary: 166
Larceny-theft: 821
Motor vehicle theft: 281
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,110
Selma Location Information
Elevation: 308 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Selma
Kingsburg 5.1 Miles
Parlier 5.5 Miles
Fowler 5.5 Miles
Del Rey 6.2 Miles
Bowles 8.1 Miles
Reedley 9.2 Miles
Sanger 10.0 Miles
Laton 10.4 Miles
Traver 10.7 Miles
Easton 11.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Selma
(Population 100,000+)
Fresno 15.1 Miles
Bakersfield 89.2 Miles
Modesto 106.3 Miles
Salinas 113.7 Miles
Stockton 133.2 Miles
San Jose 136.9 Miles
Santa Clara 140.4 Miles
Sunnyvale 144.9 Miles
Fremont 147.6 Miles
Lancaster 153.8 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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