



Greenwood Village, Colorado
Greenwood Village, CO Profile
Greenwood Village, CO, population 11,035 , is located
in Colorado's Arapahoe county,
about 8.6 miles from Denver and 9.2 miles from Lakewood.
In the 90's the population of Greenwood Village has grown by about 45%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Greenwood Village has been growing at an annual rate of 4.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Greenwood Village area were higher than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Colorado average.
Greenwood Village Statistics
Greenwood Village Gender Information
Males in Greenwood Village: 5,534 (50%)
Females in Greenwood Village: 5,501 (50%)
As % of Population in Greenwood Village
Race Diversity in Greenwood Village
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Greenwood Village
Age Diversity in Greenwood Village
Median Age in Greenwood Village: 40.7 (Males in Greenwood Village: 40.7, Females in Greenwood Village: 40.7)
Greenwood Village Males Under 20: 16%
Greenwood Village Females Under 20: 15%
Greenwood Village Males 20 to 40: 8%
Greenwood Village Females 20 to 40: 9%
Greenwood Village Males 40 to 60: 19%
Greenwood Village Females 40 to 60: 19%
Greenwood Village Males Over 60: 7%
Greenwood Village Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Greenwood Village
Greenwood Village Household Average Size: 2.75 people
Greenwood Village Median Household Income: $ 116,147
Greenwood Village Median Value of Homes: $ 579,800
Law Enforcement in Greenwood Village
Reported crimes in the Greenwood Village area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 22
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 320
Burglary: 147
Larceny-theft: 608
Motor vehicle theft: 61
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,362
Greenwood Village Location Information
Elevation: 5,450 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Greenwood Village
Cherry Hills Village 1.8 Miles
Southglenn 2.1 Miles
Englewood 2.9 Miles
Castlewood 3.5 Miles
Littleton 3.5 Miles
Sheridan 4.5 Miles
Columbine Valley 4.5 Miles
Highlands Ranch 4.5 Miles
Acres Green 5.1 Miles
Bow Mar 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Greenwood Village
(Population 100,000+)
Denver 8.6 Miles
Lakewood 9.2 Miles
Aurora 10.0 Miles
Arvada 14.8 Miles
Westminster 15.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 54.6 Miles
Ft Collins 67.3 Miles
Pueblo 96.0 Miles
Albuquerque 327.1 Miles
Amarillo 348.9 Miles
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Facts
About 9.7 million persons aged 12 to 20 reported drinking alcohol in the month prior to the survey interview in 2000 (27.5 percent of this age group). An estimated 6.6 million (18.7 percent) were binge drinkers and 2.1 million (6.0 percent) were heavy drinkers. All of these 2000 rates were similar to rates observed in 1999. Males aged 12 to 20 were more likely than their female peers to report binge drinking in 2000 (21.3 percent compared to 15.9 percent). Experts also recognize that people can become addicted to certain behaviors. Some individuals may develop a dependence on gambling, shopping, sexual activity, eating, or many other ativities. Addictions of this kind are sometimes called "process addictions." The costs associated with addiction cannot be calculated. They go beyond the actual dollar amount that individuals spend. Addictions cause enormous personal harm to not only the addict, but to their families and friends as well. People who become addicted to drugs may develop any number of health problems. They may also experience personality changes and lose the ability to interact with other people socially. Addicts may have trouble staying in school or holding a job. If they do hold a job, they may pose a certain risk to their co-workers, to their customers, and to any individuals with whom they interact. For example, a truck driver who is addicted to alcohol may pose a serious safety threat to other drivers on the road. Addiction is also responsible for a host of societal problems. Because many addictions are very expensive, addicts may turn to crime in order to get the money they need. The business of providing addicts with the substances and activities they require has become a huge enterprise. Casino operators, tobacco and alcohol companies, and other operations are kept in steady business. One of every eight American women will develop breast cancer in her lifetime. Some evidence suggests that alcohol consumption may increase the risk of breast cancer. Although the risk is relatively small, the benefits of moderate alcohol use should be weighed against the risk of developing cancer, especially in women with a family history of breast cancer, who appear to be at particular risk, even at low levels of drinking. Likewise, postmenopausal women who drink moderate amounts of alcohol have a higher risk of breast cancer if they use hormone replacement therapy (HRT), a known risk factor for breast cancer. Stimulants such as cocaine and methamphetamine can produce euphoric effects. Smoking or injecting these drugs cause an intense, immediate "rush" that lasts just a few minutes. Snorting or swallowing these drugs produces a high that is less intense but lasts longer. |
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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