




Gunnison, Colorado
Gunnison, CO Profile
Gunnison, CO, population 5,409 , is located
in Colorado's Gunnison county,
about 115.3 miles from Colorado Springs and 127.2 miles from Pueblo.
In the 90's the population of Gunnison has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gunnison has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gunnison area were higher than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Colorado average.
Gunnison Statistics
Gunnison Gender Information
Males in Gunnison: 2,952 (55%)
Females in Gunnison: 2,457 (45%)
As % of Population in Gunnison
Race Diversity in Gunnison
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Gunnison
Age Diversity in Gunnison
Median Age in Gunnison: 23.7 (Males in Gunnison: 23.3, Females in Gunnison: 24.3)
Gunnison Males Under 20: 15%
Gunnison Females Under 20: 13%
Gunnison Males 20 to 40: 27%
Gunnison Females 20 to 40: 19%
Gunnison Males 40 to 60: 9%
Gunnison Females 40 to 60: 8%
Gunnison Males Over 60: 4%
Gunnison Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Gunnison
Gunnison Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Gunnison Median Household Income: $ 25,768
Gunnison Median Value of Homes: $ 135,400
Law Enforcement in Gunnison
Reported crimes in the Gunnison area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 20
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 593
Burglary: 23
Larceny-theft: 317
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,556
Gunnison Location Information
Elevation: 7,703 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gunnison
Pitkin 22.5 Miles
Crested Butte 22.7 Miles
Mt Crested Butte 24.9 Miles
Crawford 38.5 Miles
Marble 39.1 Miles
Lake City 41.5 Miles
Paonia 42.3 Miles
Aspen 45.0 Miles
Bonanza 45.9 Miles
Poncha Springs 45.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gunnison
(Population 100,000+)
Colorado Springs 115.3 Miles
Pueblo 127.2 Miles
Lakewood 127.3 Miles
Arvada 131.4 Miles
Denver 132.8 Miles
Westminster 135.0 Miles
Aurora 139.0 Miles
Ft Collins 171.8 Miles
Albuquerque 239.9 Miles
Provo 278.6 Miles
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Facts
Regular, heavy use of a drug results in physical dependence, an altered physical state in which the body cannot function normally unless the drug is present. When drug use is abruptly discontinued or withdrawn, the user suffers from physical and mental disturbances known as a withdrawal syndrome. The body and mind experience changes usually the opposite of the effect of the drug. For example, if cocaine causes prolonged wakefulness and euphoria, the withdrawal syndrome will include profound sleepiness and depression. Resuming use of the drug or of a substitute drug with a very similar pattern of actions will end the withdrawal syndrome but may increase dependence. Perhaps the worst of the many consequences of alcohol abuse is alcohol poisoning. More precisely, when an individual drinks far more alcohol than his or her body can metabolize and eliminate, alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, is a real possibility. There is often a significant cost associated with cleaning up a methamphetamine lab and disposing of the waste products generated by it. This can lead to agencies or private individuals refusing to accept responsibility for these costs, with the result that clean-up does not occur. Alternatively, there may be a financial incentive to perform less-than-adequate remediation. In either case, future users or occupants of the site can be put at risk. In 1907, the first systematic survey of opium indicated that world production stood at 41,624 tons--over ten times the 1994 world illicit opium supply. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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".
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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