




Vallejo, California
Vallejo, CA Profile
Vallejo, CA, population 116,760 , is located
in California's Solano county,
about 15.1 miles from Concord and 16.1 miles from Berkeley.
In the 90's the population of Vallejo has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Vallejo has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Vallejo area were higher than California's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the California average.
Vallejo Statistics
Vallejo Gender Information
Males in Vallejo: 56,553 (48%)
Females in Vallejo: 60,207 (52%)
As % of Population in Vallejo
Race Diversity in Vallejo
White: 36%
African American: 24%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 24%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 14%
As % of Population in Vallejo
Age Diversity in Vallejo
Median Age in Vallejo: 34.9 (Males in Vallejo: 33.4, Females in Vallejo: 36.2)
Vallejo Males Under 20: 16%
Vallejo Females Under 20: 15%
Vallejo Males 20 to 40: 13%
Vallejo Females 20 to 40: 14%
Vallejo Males 40 to 60: 13%
Vallejo Females 40 to 60: 14%
Vallejo Males Over 60: 6%
Vallejo Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Vallejo
Vallejo Household Average Size: 2.9 people
Vallejo Median Household Income: $ 50,030
Vallejo Median Value of Homes: $ 162,600
Law Enforcement in Vallejo
Reported crimes in the Vallejo area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 6
Forcible rape: 42
Robbery: 339
Aggravated assault: 610
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 824
Burglary: 1,021
Larceny-theft: 3,631
Motor vehicle theft: 1,165
Arson: 55
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,805
Vallejo Location Information
Elevation: 60 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 30.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 18.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vallejo
Crockett 4.3 Miles
American Canyon 4.9 Miles
Rodeo 5.0 Miles
Port Costa 5.6 Miles
Hercules 6.3 Miles
Benicia 6.5 Miles
Pinole 7.3 Miles
Tara Hills 8.3 Miles
Martinez 8.9 Miles
El Sobrante 9.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vallejo
(Population 100,000+)
Concord 15.1 Miles
Berkeley 16.1 Miles
Oakland 20.7 Miles
San Francisco 24.4 Miles
Daly City 29.7 Miles
Hayward 31.6 Miles
Santa Rosa 34.0 Miles
Fremont 41.1 Miles
Sunnyvale 52.3 Miles
Sacramento 52.9 Miles
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Facts
Marijuana is the second most common drug, after alcohol, present in the blood stream of non-fatally and fatally injured persons. Prevention programs must be based on a thorough, continuing assessment of local community needs, and the effectiveness and impact of these programs must be continually assessed. Because the nature and extent of drug abuse and the HIV/AIDS epidemic vary widely, prevention strategies must be adapted to local community needs and resources. Local drug use and HIV/AIDS risk-behavior patterns must be tracked to refine program approaches over time and to evaluate program outcomes. When a pregnant woman is addicted to drugs, her baby can also become addicted while still inside the womb. As a newborn, the baby then suffers painful withdrawal symptoms, just as an adult going through withdrawal does. Newborns that have been exposed to drugs in utero, or in the mother's womb, experience other problems as well. Those whose mothers smoked marijuana, for example, often have low birth weight, which makes it difficult for them to stay healthy and grow, tremors, and vision problems. Those exposed to narcotics suffer from such disorders as diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, hiccups, rapid breathing, and high-pitched crying. About 30 percent of women infected with the AIDS virus will pass the virus on to the fetus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That was the case for Mary, a former heroin addict, who has been straight for seven years. But when she was on drugs, she contracted HIV from a dirty needle. Her third child, now age two, was born with AIDS. "I watch my baby getting sicker every day," Mary says. "I wake up every day knowing that I didn't just mess up my life, but that I poisoned my baby. I cry every day for her." Most babies with AIDS do not live much past childhood. But most drug-exposed babies do. And as these children grow up, they often have disabilities, sometimes for the rest of their lives. These disabilities can by physical, such as breathing and digestive problems, slow reflexes, and poor coordination; mental, such as being slow learners; emotional, such as rarely smiling or laughing; and social, such as having trouble making friends. Promoting Alternative Thinking Strategies (PATHS). PATHS is a comprehensive program for promoting emotional health and social skills. The program also focuses on reducing aggression and behavior problems in elementary school children, while enhancing the educational process in the classroom. |
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.
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).
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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
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.
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