




Westhaven-moonstone, California
Westhaven-Moonstone, CA Profile
Westhaven-Moonstone, CA, population 1,044 , is located
about 36.1 miles from Fresno and 82 miles from Bakersfield.
Through the 90's Westhaven-Moonstone's population has declined by about 6%.
Westhaven Moonstone Statistics
Westhaven Moonstone Gender Information
Males in Westhaven Moonstone: 526 (50%)
Females in Westhaven Moonstone: 518 (50%)
As % of Population in Westhaven Moonstone
Race Diversity in Westhaven Moonstone
White: 89%
Native American: 5%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Westhaven Moonstone
Age Diversity in Westhaven Moonstone
Median Age in Westhaven Moonstone: 42.1 (Males in Westhaven Moonstone: 40.9, Females in Westhaven Moonstone: 42.5)
Westhaven Moonstone Males Under 20: 13%
Westhaven Moonstone Females Under 20: 10%
Westhaven Moonstone Males 20 to 40: 11%
Westhaven Moonstone Females 20 to 40: 13%
Westhaven Moonstone Males 40 to 60: 19%
Westhaven Moonstone Females 40 to 60: 20%
Westhaven Moonstone Males Over 60: 7%
Westhaven Moonstone Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Westhaven Moonstone
Westhaven Moonstone Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Westhaven Moonstone Median Household Income: $ 36,000
Westhaven Moonstone Median Value of Homes: $ 186,100
Westhaven Moonstone Location Information
Land Area: 8.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Westhaven Moonstone
Huron 7.4 Miles
Stratford 10.2 Miles
Lemoore Station 11.6 Miles
Lemoore 11.8 Miles
Lanare 12.5 Miles
Riverdale 14.1 Miles
Armona 16.1 Miles
Kettleman City 17.1 Miles
Avenal 19.1 Miles
Hanford 19.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Westhaven Moonstone
(Population 100,000+)
Fresno 36.1 Miles
Bakersfield 81.7 Miles
Salinas 97.3 Miles
Modesto 110.8 Miles
San Jose 129.6 Miles
Santa Clara 132.9 Miles
Sunnyvale 137.2 Miles
Stockton 138.0 Miles
Ventura 142.2 Miles
Fremont 142.3 Miles
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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