




Creede, Colorado
Creede, CO Profile
Creede, CO, population 377 , is located
in Colorado's Mineral county,
about 129.3 miles from Pueblo and 133.0 miles from Colorado Springs.
In the 90's the population of Creede has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Creede has been growing at an annual rate of 1.6 percent.
Creede Statistics
Creede Gender Information
Males in Creede: 189 (50%)
Females in Creede: 188 (50%)
As % of Population in Creede
Race Diversity in Creede
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Creede
Age Diversity in Creede
Median Age in Creede: 44.8 (Males in Creede: 43.1, Females in Creede: 46.7)
Creede Males Under 20: 12%
Creede Females Under 20: 10%
Creede Males 20 to 40: 10%
Creede Females 20 to 40: 9%
Creede Males 40 to 60: 19%
Creede Females 40 to 60: 18%
Creede Males Over 60: 10%
Creede Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Creede
Creede Household Average Size: 2.08 people
Creede Median Household Income: $ 30,893
Creede Median Value of Homes: $ 86,100
Creede Location Information
Elevation: 8,838 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Creede
South Fork 20.0 Miles
Lake City 24.6 Miles
Del Norte 33.5 Miles
Pagosa Springs 40.4 Miles
Silverton 40.4 Miles
Ouray 42.4 Miles
Center 45.2 Miles
Saguache 45.8 Miles
Monte Vista 46.5 Miles
Gunnison 48.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Creede
(Population 100,000+)
Pueblo 129.3 Miles
Colorado Springs 133.0 Miles
Lakewood 162.4 Miles
Denver 167.5 Miles
Arvada 167.6 Miles
Westminster 171.0 Miles
Aurora 172.2 Miles
Albuquerque 191.8 Miles
Ft Collins 213.4 Miles
Provo 303.0 Miles
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Facts
Nearly 40 percent of deaths connected with illegal drugs strike people between age thirty and thirty-nine, a group with elevated rates of chronic problems due to drug abuse. Overall rates are higher for men than for women, and for blacks than for whites. AIDS is the fastest-growing cause of all illegal drug-related deaths. More than 33 percent of new AIDS cases affect injecting drug users and their sexual partners. Inhalant abuse (commonly called "huffing") is the intentional inhalation of chemical vapors to attain a mental "high" or euphoric effect. A wide variety of substances, including many common household products, are abused by inhalers. The 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse revealed that the primary population of inhalant abusers is the 12 to 17 age group, followed by the 18 to 25 year old population. In 2000, 18% of eighth graders admitted having used inhalants (huffing) at least once in their lifetime. Inhalants produce an effect that may be similar to alcohol intoxication. Estimates for the Canadian illicit drug market are between $7 billion and $10 billion annually. Although marijuana production is the most pervasive and lucrative organized crime activity and leads to significant spin-off criminal activity, including violent crime and money laundering, it is also important to note that methamphetamine production and distribution is expanding at a rate similar to the early growth of the marijuana industry. Alcohol treatment centers, like drug rehabilitation centers, should be residential and provide several distinct treatment services. Not all addiction treatment centers are the same so it is important to investigate the different philosophies presented by each, as well as the capability of each one to provide quality treatment. Finding a treatment program for alcoholism that focuses on individualized treatment and follow-up care is proven to be the most valuable to sustainable long-term recovery. |
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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 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".
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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