




Federal Heights, Colorado
Federal Heights, CO Profile
Federal Heights, CO, population 12,065 , is located
in Colorado's Adams county,
about 2.3 miles from Westminster and 5.8 miles from Arvada.
In the 90's the population of Federal Heights has grown by about 29%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Federal Heights has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Federal Heights area were higher than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Colorado average.
Federal Heights Statistics
Federal Heights Gender Information
Males in Federal Heights: 5,877 (49%)
Females in Federal Heights: 6,188 (51%)
As % of Population in Federal Heights
Race Diversity in Federal Heights
White: 80%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Federal Heights
Age Diversity in Federal Heights
Median Age in Federal Heights: 31.3 (Males in Federal Heights: 30.5, Females in Federal Heights: 32.5)
Federal Heights Males Under 20: 14%
Federal Heights Females Under 20: 14%
Federal Heights Males 20 to 40: 18%
Federal Heights Females 20 to 40: 17%
Federal Heights Males 40 to 60: 10%
Federal Heights Females 40 to 60: 11%
Federal Heights Males Over 60: 7%
Federal Heights Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Federal Heights
Federal Heights Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Federal Heights Median Household Income: $ 33,750
Federal Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 41,400
Law Enforcement in Federal Heights
Reported crimes in the Federal Heights area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 12
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 237
Burglary: 120
Larceny-theft: 677
Motor vehicle theft: 171
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,916
Federal Heights Location Information
Elevation: 5,535 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Federal Heights
Sherrelwood 1.0 Miles
Thornton 1.8 Miles
Twin Lakes 1.9 Miles
Westminster 2.3 Miles
Welby 2.3 Miles
Northglenn 2.4 Miles
North Washington 3.2 Miles
Berkley 3.6 Miles
Derby 4.3 Miles
Commerce City 4.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Federal Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Westminster 2.3 Miles
Arvada 5.8 Miles
Denver 7.8 Miles
Lakewood 11.1 Miles
Aurora 12.2 Miles
Ft Collins 51.0 Miles
Colorado Springs 71.0 Miles
Pueblo 112.4 Miles
Albuquerque 342.0 Miles
Provo 353.6 Miles
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Facts
For kids, alcohol is “still the one.” Alcohol is the most widely used and abused drug among youth. It kills more teenagers than all other drugs combined, and is a factor in the three leading causes of death among 15–24 year olds: accidents, homicides and suicides. Nearly four million young people suffer from alcohol dependence, accounting for over one-fifth of all alcohol dependent people. Alcohol can cause serious and potentially life threatening problems for children and adolescents and can be a precursor to other drug use. In 1960, the first benzodiazepine, chlordiazepoxide, was introduced. To date, more than 50 benzodiazepines have been marketed in over 100 different preparations. They appear mainly as capsules and tablets, however some are marketed in other forms such injectable solutions or powders. Marijuana appears to be readily available to almost all 12th graders; in 2007, 84% reported that they think it would be “very easy” or “fairly easy” for them to get it—twice the number who reported ever having used it (42%). On November 7, 2006, the US Department of Justice declared that November 30, 2006 be Methamphetamine Awareness Day. |
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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