




Stockton, California
Stockton, CA Profile
Stockton, CA, population 243,771 , is located
in California's San Joaquin county,
about 27.3 miles from Modesto and 40.4 miles from Concord.
In the 90's the population of Stockton has grown by about 16%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Stockton has been growing at an annual rate of 3.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Stockton area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Stockton Statistics
Stockton Gender Information
Males in Stockton: 118,751 (49%)
Females in Stockton: 125,020 (51%)
As % of Population in Stockton
Race Diversity in Stockton
White: 43%
African American: 11%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 20%
Other/Mixed: 25%
As % of Population in Stockton
Age Diversity in Stockton
Median Age in Stockton: 29.8 (Males in Stockton: 28.7, Females in Stockton: 30.9)
Stockton Males Under 20: 18%
Stockton Females Under 20: 18%
Stockton Males 20 to 40: 14%
Stockton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Stockton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Stockton Females 40 to 60: 12%
Stockton Males Over 60: 6%
Stockton Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Stockton
Stockton Household Average Size: 3.04 people
Stockton Median Household Income: $ 35,453
Stockton Median Value of Homes: $ 117,500
Law Enforcement in Stockton
Reported crimes in the Stockton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 37
Forcible rape: 155
Robbery: 1,208
Aggravated assault: 2,225
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,365
Burglary: 3,125
Larceny-theft: 11,791
Motor vehicle theft: 3,863
Arson: 79
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,071
Stockton Location Information
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 52.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Stockton
August 2.1 Miles
Kennedy 2.8 Miles
Country Club 2.8 Miles
Garden Acres 3.4 Miles
Lincoln Village 3.9 Miles
French Camp 5.2 Miles
Morada 6.1 Miles
Lathrop 9.4 Miles
Manteca 11.8 Miles
Lodi 12.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Stockton
(Population 100,000+)
Modesto 27.3 Miles
Concord 40.4 Miles
Sacramento 44.5 Miles
Fremont 47.5 Miles
Hayward 47.6 Miles
Vallejo 53.6 Miles
Berkeley 53.9 Miles
San Jose 54.1 Miles
Oakland 54.5 Miles
Santa Clara 55.4 Miles
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Facts
The most striking data about cocaine use is the stable level of hardcore chronic users. This number has hovered between 3.3 and 3.5 million since 1989, while the number of casual users decreased by more than 50% in the same time period. About 22.5 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2004 were classified with past year substance dependence or abuse (9.4% of the population), about the same number as in 2002 and 2003. Of these, 3.4 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illicit drugs, 3.9 million were dependent on or abused illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.2 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illicit drugs. Prescription amphetamines have been used for short periods of time in weight-control programs to suppress appetite and to treat narcolepsy. They were used as vasoconstrictors in inhalant therapy to shrink nasal mucous membranes in such conditions as nasal allergies and asthma; now such inhalants have been banned because of their toxicity. For unknown reasons, amphetamines have a paradoxically calming effect on some hyperactive children, but the use of these drugs to treat such children has been controversial. Adolescent drug abuse is a complex interaction of multiple factors such as family structure and relationships, school success, peers, community, genetics, and psychological well-being. For PSCs and other school personnel to support and intervene in student substance abuse, they must have a knowledge base relating to its warning signs. It is important to note that some cues may be strong indictors of substance abuse; however, the presence of one symptom does not necessarily indicate that a student is abusing substances. Therefore, if PSCs observe potential symptoms of substance abuse, they should communicate their perceptions to the student and receive clarification concerning their interpretations before proceeding. For example, a PSC may observe that a student is exhibiting a pattern of inconsistent academic performance, absenteeism, and moodiness. If these behaviors are atypical for the student, the PSC may be warranted in approaching the student about his or her observations. First, the PSC may simply identify his or her perceptions concerning the changes in behavior. Next, the PSC may ask an open-ended question eliciting the student to discuss his or her current life situation (i.e., How are things going for you?). Nevertheless, having a knowledge base of the symptomology of substance abuse is necessary in supporting adolescents who may be abusing substances. The literature identifies numerous factors that may be related to adolescent substance abuse. These behavioral cues are not specific to adolescent heroin abuse; but rather to adolescent substance abuse in general. Additionally, these potential indicators may be signs of other kinds of difficulties. Nevertheless, having an understanding of substance abuse symptomology is paramount in intervening as early as possible for the student's benefit. The warning signs of adolescent substance abuse presented are organized by family characteristics, psychological cues, and educational indicators. These observable potential indicators are intended to provide introductory information for PSCs, enabling them to intervene appropriately in cases of suspected substance abuse. PSCs and other school personnel may begin to identify student substance abuse that might otherwise go unseen by observing, listening, and interacting with their students. It is common for students who are abusing substances to deny their use and be "resistant"; therefore, PSCs need to utilize therapeutic approaches that appropriately address adolescent resistance. |
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.
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.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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".
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