




Twentynine Palms, California
Twentynine Palms, CA Profile
Twentynine Palms, CA, population 14,764 , is located
in California's San Bernardino county,
about 68.8 miles from Moreno Valley and 70.8 miles from San Bernardino.
In the 90's the population of Twentynine Palms has grown by about 25%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Twentynine Palms has been growing at an annual rate of 23.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Twentynine Palms area were lower than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the California average.
Twentynine Palms Statistics
Twentynine Palms Gender Information
Males in Twentynine Palms: 7,449 (50%)
Females in Twentynine Palms: 7,315 (50%)
As % of Population in Twentynine Palms
Race Diversity in Twentynine Palms
White: 71%
African American: 9%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Hawaiian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Twentynine Palms
Age Diversity in Twentynine Palms
Median Age in Twentynine Palms: 26.9 (Males in Twentynine Palms: 26.0, Females in Twentynine Palms: 28.3)
Twentynine Palms Males Under 20: 18%
Twentynine Palms Females Under 20: 17%
Twentynine Palms Males 20 to 40: 18%
Twentynine Palms Females 20 to 40: 16%
Twentynine Palms Males 40 to 60: 10%
Twentynine Palms Females 40 to 60: 10%
Twentynine Palms Males Over 60: 5%
Twentynine Palms Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Twentynine Palms Median Household Income: $ 31,178
Twentynine Palms Median Value of Homes: $ 75,000
Law Enforcement in Twentynine Palms
Reported crimes in the Twentynine Palms area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 63
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 309
Burglary: 203
Larceny-theft: 298
Motor vehicle theft: 53
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,878
Twentynine Palms Location Information
Elevation: 2,001 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 54.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Twentynine Palms
Twentynine Palms Base"> Twentynine Palms Base 4.1 Miles
Joshua Tree 14.8 Miles
Yucca Valley 21.7 Miles
Desert Hot Springs 28.3 Miles
Thousand Palms 29.1 Miles
Indio 30.2 Miles
Bermuda Dunes 30.3 Miles
Morongo Valley 30.8 Miles
Coachella 32.2 Miles
Indian Wells 32.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Twentynine Palms
(Population 100,000+)
Moreno Valley 68.8 Miles
San Bernardino 70.8 Miles
Riverside 77.9 Miles
Fontana 79.1 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 88.1 Miles
Corona 88.6 Miles
Ontario 91.6 Miles
Escondido 92.1 Miles
Pomona 97.4 Miles
Oceanside 100.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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