
Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO Profile
Denver, CO, population 554,636 , is located
in Colorado's Denver county,
about 5.7 miles from Lakewood and 7.0 miles from Arvada.
In the 90's the population of Denver has grown by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Denver has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Denver area were higher than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Colorado average.
Denver Statistics
Denver Gender Information
Males in Denver: 280,207 (51%)
Females in Denver: 274,429 (49%)
As % of Population in Denver
Race Diversity in Denver
White: 65%
African American: 11%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 20%
As % of Population in Denver
Age Diversity in Denver
Median Age in Denver: 33.1 (Males in Denver: 32.2, Females in Denver: 34.3)
Denver Males Under 20: 13%
Denver Females Under 20: 12%
Denver Males 20 to 40: 20%
Denver Females 20 to 40: 17%
Denver Males 40 to 60: 12%
Denver Females 40 to 60: 12%
Denver Males Over 60: 6%
Denver Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Denver
Denver Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Denver Median Household Income: $ 39,500
Denver Median Value of Homes: $ 160,100
Law Enforcement in Denver
Reported crimes in the Denver area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 63
Forcible rape: 304
Robbery: 1,421
Aggravated assault: 1,743
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 624
Burglary: 7,097
Larceny-theft: 14,839
Motor vehicle theft: 7,128
Arson: 228
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,136
Denver Location Information
Elevation: 5,277 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 153.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Denver
Glendale 3.6 Miles
Edgewater 4.3 Miles
Mountain View 4.5 Miles
Lakeside 4.6 Miles
North Washington 4.7 Miles
Berkley 5.0 Miles
Wheat Ridge 5.3 Miles
Commerce City 5.5 Miles
Lakewood 5.7 Miles
Twin Lakes 6.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Denver
(Population 100,000+)
Lakewood 5.7 Miles
Arvada 7.0 Miles
Westminster 7.3 Miles
Aurora 8.2 Miles
Ft Collins 58.8 Miles
Colorado Springs 63.2 Miles
Pueblo 104.7 Miles
Albuquerque 334.7 Miles
Provo 355.2 Miles
Amarillo 357.1 Miles
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Facts
A drug detox can be done on both an outpatient basis (mental health centers, addiction clinics or private clinics) or inpatient (hospital or residential treatment center). Inpatient detoxification allows the patient to be closely monitored, avoids exposure to the substance of abuse, and can speed up the process of detoxification. Outpatient detoxification has the advantage of being less disruptive to the patient's life and less expensive. The choice of setting depends on many factors such as the drug of abuse, amount and length of history of abuse, psychosocial issues, age, etc. The use of cocaine by the mother may affect the course of labor. CRACK (smokable cocaine in its base form) also appears to increase directly contractions of the uterus and may thus precipitate the onset of premature labor. Higher rates of early pregnancy loss and third-trimester separations of the placenta appear to be major complications of maternal cocaine use. Increased blood pressure and increased body temperature caused by cocaine may be responsible for early fetal loss and later separation of the placenta. The latter is hazardous to the fetus and the mother because of bleeding, shock, and the chance of death for both, if an emergency cesarean section is not performed. FAS is estimated to occur in 1 to 2 live births per every 1,000 in the United States each year. Studies of young people and drug use show that the use of tobacco and other drugs often starts earlier for boys, later for girls. Girls may be a little more sheltered and protected by their parents or other family members. Or, boys may tend to break rules more than girls do. Using drugs is a type of rule breaking. The age when most people start to use drugs is different for different drugs. Many people start smoking tobacco at age 18, with some people starting when they are older, and others starting when they are a little younger. About two-thirds of high-school seniors have smoked tobacco at least once, and almost one-quarter of high-school seniors smoke tobacco every day. Across the entire United States, about one-quarter of the whole population smokes tobacco regularly. But if you have not started smoking tobacco cigarettes by the time you are 30, you probably will not become a regular smoker. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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