




Torrance, California
Torrance, CA Profile
Torrance, CA, population 137,946 , is located
in California's Los Angeles county,
about 8.7 miles from Inglewood and 9.9 miles from Long Beach.
In the 90's the population of Torrance has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Torrance has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Torrance area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Torrance Statistics
Torrance Gender Information
Males in Torrance: 67,087 (49%)
Females in Torrance: 70,859 (51%)
As % of Population in Torrance
Race Diversity in Torrance
White: 59%
African American: 2%
Asian: 29%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Torrance
Age Diversity in Torrance
Median Age in Torrance: 38.7 (Males in Torrance: 37.7, Females in Torrance: 39.6)
Torrance Males Under 20: 13%
Torrance Females Under 20: 12%
Torrance Males 20 to 40: 14%
Torrance Females 20 to 40: 14%
Torrance Males 40 to 60: 14%
Torrance Females 40 to 60: 15%
Torrance Males Over 60: 8%
Torrance Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Torrance
Torrance Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Torrance Median Household Income: $ 56,489
Torrance Median Value of Homes: $ 308,600
Law Enforcement in Torrance
Reported crimes in the Torrance area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 23
Robbery: 216
Aggravated assault: 161
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 281
Burglary: 785
Larceny-theft: 2,753
Motor vehicle theft: 754
Arson: 29
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,999
Torrance Location Information
Elevation: 84 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Torrance
Redondo Beach 2.9 Miles
West Carson 2.9 Miles
Lomita 3.4 Miles
Carson 3.4 Miles
Rolling Hills Estates 3.5 Miles
Lawndale 3.6 Miles
Palos Verdes Estates 3.7 Miles
Alondra Park 3.7 Miles
Hermosa Beach 3.8 Miles
Gardena 4.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Torrance
(Population 100,000+)
Inglewood 8.7 Miles
Long Beach 9.9 Miles
Downey 14.0 Miles
Norwalk 15.6 Miles
Los Angeles 16.0 Miles
East Los Angeles 16.2 Miles
Glendale 21.8 Miles
Huntington Beach 23.1 Miles
Garden Grove 23.3 Miles
Burbank 23.9 Miles
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Facts
Family History: Family history refers to patterns of behavior among various generations. For example, if an individual abuses drugs as an adult, therapists will examine whether that person's parents abused drugs during his or her childhood. Some well-established evidence indicates that when the parents or siblings of an adolescent use drugs, the adolescent is more likely to use drugs also. This may be the direct result of a genetic (biologically inherited) link, especially in the case of alcohol use among male members of the same family. However, many researchers think that a person's biology or genetic makeup cannot fully explain why some adolescents use drugs and others do not. The attitudes and values of parents are key factors affecting adolescents. When parents use drugs such as cigarettes and alcohol, children receive a clear message that such use is expected—or at the very least tolerated—in the family. Heavy drug use in the family, especially by parents, also disrupts family functioning. Drug-abusing parents are less able to give care and support. In such a family environment, other members of subsequent generations are more likely to take up drugs themselves. A parent on drugs is less able to supervise his or her children, thus allowing their children to mingle with peers who abuse drugs frequently. Parental drug use also interferes with communication between parent and child. These parents may lack patience or fail to take the time needed to develop a healthy relationship with their children. Not only do drug-using parents set a bad example for their children, their drug use prevents them from instilling positive values. Parental drug use is also associated with child neglect and all kinds of child abuse: emotional, physical, sexual. If a person decides to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she faces legal consequences, such as losing his or her driver's license. This has shown to be the most effective way of reducing drunk driving. Dependence. Some drug users become dependent on drugs. Their bodies cannot function without drugs. Sometimes these users get into trouble at school or are arrested by the police. The accompanying figure uses a clock face to show the fraction of people who have become dependent on each drug. For instance, about one out of every three people who use tobacco become dependent on it, so tobacco is placed at the three o'clock position on the clock. One out of every six people who use cocaine has become dependent on it, so cocaine is shown at the six o'clock position. For alcohol dependence, the fraction is one in every seven or eight alcohol drinkers. About one in every nine to eleven marijuana users has become dependent on marijuana. In 2001, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) reported 13,699,254 State and local arrests throughout the United States. There were 627,132 arrests for violent crimes (murder, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault) and 1,618,465 arrests for property crimes (burglary, larceny/theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson). Arrests for drug abuse violations represented 11.6% of all State and local arrests reported to the FBI during 2001, with 1,586,902 drug arrests reported. The remaining arrests were for all other offenses, such as nonaggravated assaults, fraud, driving under the influence, and disorderly conduct. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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".
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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