




Vandenberg Village, California
Vandenberg Village, CA Profile
Vandenberg Village, CA, population 5,802 , is located
in California's Santa Barbara county,
about 73.3 miles from Ventura and 81.6 miles from Oxnard.
In the 90's the population of Vandenberg Village has declined by about 3%.
Vandenberg Village Statistics
Vandenberg Village Gender Information
Males in Vandenberg Village: 2,812 (48%)
Females in Vandenberg Village: 2,990 (52%)
As % of Population in Vandenberg Village
Race Diversity in Vandenberg Village
White: 85%
African American: 6%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Vandenberg Village
Age Diversity in Vandenberg Village
Median Age in Vandenberg Village: 45.1 (Males in Vandenberg Village: 43.3, Females in Vandenberg Village: 47.0)
Vandenberg Village Males Under 20: 13%
Vandenberg Village Females Under 20: 11%
Vandenberg Village Males 20 to 40: 8%
Vandenberg Village Females 20 to 40: 9%
Vandenberg Village Males 40 to 60: 13%
Vandenberg Village Females 40 to 60: 14%
Vandenberg Village Males Over 60: 14%
Vandenberg Village Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Vandenberg Village
Vandenberg Village Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Vandenberg Village Median Household Income: $ 58,700
Vandenberg Village Median Value of Homes: $ 169,400
Vandenberg Village Location Information
Elevation: 365 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vandenberg Village
Mission Hills 2.3 Miles
Lompoc 4.8 Miles
Vandenberg AFB 5.1 Miles
Orcutt 11.0 Miles
Los Alamos 11.1 Miles
Buellton 17.0 Miles
Santa Maria 17.0 Miles
Guadalupe 19.2 Miles
Solvang 20.3 Miles
Santa Ynez 23.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vandenberg Village
(Population 100,000+)
Ventura 73.3 Miles
Oxnard 81.6 Miles
Bakersfield 94.1 Miles
Thousand Oaks 100.1 Miles
Simi Valley 100.8 Miles
Santa Clarita 111.8 Miles
Burbank 128.4 Miles
Inglewood 131.3 Miles
Glendale 132.2 Miles
Lancaster 132.5 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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