




Fountain, Colorado
Fountain, CO Profile
Fountain, CO, population 15,197 , is located
in Colorado's El Paso county,
about 12.3 miles from Colorado Springs and 30.0 miles from Pueblo.
In the 90's the population of Fountain has grown by about 52%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fountain has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fountain area were lower than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Colorado average.
Fountain Statistics
Fountain Gender Information
Males in Fountain: 7,532 (50%)
Females in Fountain: 7,665 (50%)
As % of Population in Fountain
Race Diversity in Fountain
White: 75%
African American: 9%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Fountain
Age Diversity in Fountain
Median Age in Fountain: 29.3 (Males in Fountain: 28.8, Females in Fountain: 29.9)
Fountain Males Under 20: 19%
Fountain Females Under 20: 18%
Fountain Males 20 to 40: 16%
Fountain Females 20 to 40: 17%
Fountain Males 40 to 60: 11%
Fountain Females 40 to 60: 11%
Fountain Males Over 60: 4%
Fountain Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Fountain
Fountain Household Average Size: 3.01 people
Fountain Median Household Income: $ 42,121
Fountain Median Value of Homes: $ 113,900
Law Enforcement in Fountain
Reported crimes in the Fountain area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 120
Burglary: 31
Larceny-theft: 285
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,139
Fountain Location Information
Elevation: 5,546 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fountain
Security-Widefield 5.3 Miles
Ft Carson 6.1 Miles
Stratmoor 7.6 Miles
Cimarron Hills 12.2 Miles
Colorado Springs 12.3 Miles
Manitou Springs 16.9 Miles
Black Forest 22.9 Miles
Pueblo West 23.0 Miles
Cascade-Chipita Park 23.6 Miles
Victor 23.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fountain
(Population 100,000+)
Colorado Springs 12.3 Miles
Pueblo 30.0 Miles
Aurora 72.8 Miles
Lakewood 73.6 Miles
Denver 74.7 Miles
Arvada 80.2 Miles
Westminster 81.9 Miles
Ft Collins 133.2 Miles
Albuquerque 271.2 Miles
Amarillo 287.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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