




Thousand Palms, California
Thousand Palms, CA Profile
Thousand Palms, CA, population 5,120 , is located
in California's Riverside county,
about 48.9 miles from Moreno Valley and 55.3 miles from San Bernardino.
In the 90's the population of Thousand Palms has grown by about 24%.
Thousand Palms Statistics
Thousand Palms Gender Information
Males in Thousand Palms: 2,563 (50%)
Females in Thousand Palms: 2,557 (50%)
As % of Population in Thousand Palms
Race Diversity in Thousand Palms
White: 75%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 22%
As % of Population in Thousand Palms
Age Diversity in Thousand Palms
Median Age in Thousand Palms: 39.0 (Males in Thousand Palms: 36.9, Females in Thousand Palms: 41.4)
Thousand Palms Males Under 20: 15%
Thousand Palms Females Under 20: 13%
Thousand Palms Males 20 to 40: 13%
Thousand Palms Females 20 to 40: 11%
Thousand Palms Males 40 to 60: 9%
Thousand Palms Females 40 to 60: 11%
Thousand Palms Males Over 60: 14%
Thousand Palms Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Thousand Palms
Thousand Palms Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Thousand Palms Median Household Income: $ 34,172
Thousand Palms Median Value of Homes: $ 75,300
Thousand Palms Location Information
Elevation: 240 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Thousand Palms
Cathedral City 5.1 Miles
Rancho Mirage 5.7 Miles
Palm Desert 6.8 Miles
Bermuda Dunes 7.9 Miles
Indian Wells 8.4 Miles
Palm Springs 8.9 Miles
Desert Hot Springs 11.7 Miles
La Quinta 11.8 Miles
Indio 12.2 Miles
Coachella 15.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Thousand Palms
(Population 100,000+)
Moreno Valley 48.9 Miles
San Bernardino 55.3 Miles
Riverside 58.5 Miles
Fontana 62.8 Miles
Escondido 63.0 Miles
Corona 67.7 Miles
Oceanside 71.5 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 71.8 Miles
Ontario 74.3 Miles
Pomona 79.8 Miles
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Facts
Drug Trafficking Generates Violent Crime. Trafficking in illicit drugs is often associated with violent crime. Reasons for this relationship include competition for drug markets and customers, disputes among individuals involved with illegal drugs, and the location of drug markets in disadvantaged areas where legal and social controls against violence tend to be ineffective. The proliferation of lethal weapons in recent years has also made drug violence more deadly. Twenty one percent of workers reported being injured or put in danger, having to re-do work or to cover for a co-worker or needing to work harder due to others’ drinking. In 2001, the average purity of a kilogram of cocaine was 73%. The nationwide average purity for heroin from all sources in 2000 was approximately 37%, while 20 years ago the average heroin purity was 7%. The rise in average purity is related to the increased availability of high-purity South American heroin. Average heroin purity broken down by source area was 48.1% for South American heroin, 34.6% for Southwest Asian heroin, and 20.8% for Mexican heroin. The average purity of methamphetamine seized by DEA dropped from 71.9% in 1994 to 30.7% in 1999. The purity rose to 35.3% in 2000 and 40.1% in 2001. An integral part of drug therapy is for the teen to recognize and avoid the people, places, and events that trigger the desire for drugs. The therapist will also help the teen to build a strong support system of people who will be dedicated to keeping the individual away from the triggers. At some point the therapist will determine that the teen is strong enough either to cut down on the therapy sessions or to stop going altogether. Some teens work better in a group setting, and group therapy may be a better option than one-on-one sessions. Therapy groups usually consist of no more than ten teenagers, and are led by one or two drug counselors. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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