




Lafayette, Colorado
Lafayette, CO Profile
Lafayette, CO, population 23,197 , is located
in Colorado's Boulder county,
about 11.2 miles from Westminster and 13.2 miles from Arvada.
In the 90's the population of Lafayette has grown by about 59%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lafayette has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lafayette area were lower than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Colorado average.
Lafayette Statistics
Lafayette Gender Information
Males in Lafayette: 11,465 (49%)
Females in Lafayette: 11,732 (51%)
As % of Population in Lafayette
Race Diversity in Lafayette
White: 86%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Lafayette
Age Diversity in Lafayette
Median Age in Lafayette: 33.8 (Males in Lafayette: 32.9, Females in Lafayette: 34.5)
Lafayette Males Under 20: 15%
Lafayette Females Under 20: 15%
Lafayette Males 20 to 40: 16%
Lafayette Females 20 to 40: 17%
Lafayette Males 40 to 60: 14%
Lafayette Females 40 to 60: 15%
Lafayette Males Over 60: 3%
Lafayette Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Lafayette
Lafayette Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Lafayette Median Household Income: $ 56,376
Lafayette Median Value of Homes: $ 181,100
Law Enforcement in Lafayette
Reported crimes in the Lafayette area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 232
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 998
Burglary: 100
Larceny-theft: 501
Motor vehicle theft: 46
Arson: 28
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,691
Lafayette Location Information
Elevation: 5,236 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lafayette
Louisville 2.5 Miles
Erie 4.4 Miles
Superior 5.0 Miles
Broomfield 5.1 Miles
Niwot 8.8 Miles
Northglenn 9.2 Miles
Boulder 9.7 Miles
Dacono 10.2 Miles
Thornton 10.7 Miles
Eldorado Springs 10.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lafayette
(Population 100,000+)
Westminster 11.2 Miles
Arvada 13.2 Miles
Denver 18.5 Miles
Lakewood 20.0 Miles
Aurora 22.8 Miles
Ft Collins 40.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 81.5 Miles
Pueblo 123.0 Miles
Provo 347.8 Miles
Albuquerque 350.2 Miles
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Facts
Among ecstasy users there is a perception of approval and safety associated with their drug use. Outside this group, the majority of their peers feel differently. The Monitoring the Future survey asked eighth through twelfth graders their feelings regarding ecstasy's harmfulness, availability, and whether they approve of others using ecstasy. In 2001, between 35% and 46% of students felt that even one or two instances of ecstasy use placed the user at great risk, more than a 10% increase from twelfth graders five years before. In contrast, 69% to more than 79% of eighth through twelfth graders dis-approve of even one or two instances of ecstasy use, showing no change in the perception of twelfth graders from five years prior. Nearly 62% of twelfth graders reported that ecstasy was easy to get, an increase of 200% in the past ten years. So although a high percentage of adolescents do not approve of ecstasy use, many do not believe it to be harmful and could find it if they decided they wanted to use it. In the United States, 40% of car-related injuries are caused by alcohol consumption. The most common types of drunk driving accidents are the result of intoxicated drivers falling asleep at the wheel. These accidents are often fatal for the intoxicated driver and oftentimes, for other drivers as well. If an individual falls asleep while driving, any number of things can happen. If his or her foot is resting on the gas pedal, speed may increase. Control of steering is lost, causing the sleeping driver to swerve into other lanes, often directly in front of oncoming traffic. Special types of drug-related ED visits: Suicide attempts: DAWN estimates 182,805 (CI: 154,185 to 211,424) ED visits for drug-related suicide attempts in 2006.3 Nearly two thirds (65%) of ED visits for drug-related suicide attempts involved multiple drugs. In these ED visits for drug-related suicide attempts in 2006: The large majority of drug-related suicide attempts (92%) involved pharmaceuticals, More than half (58%) included psychotherapeutic agents, such as benzodiazepines or antidepressants, Slightly less than half (45%) involved CNS agents, primarily analgesics (pain relievers), including both prescription and OTC formulations, Nearly one third (30%) involved alcohol (but DAWN data exclude visits for adults when alcohol is the only drug), and About one quarter (23%) involved an illicit drug. Overall, there was no significant change in ED visits for drug-related suicide attempts during the time period from 2004 to 2006, but an increase was detected from 2005 to 2006. Increases were evident from 2004 to 2006, as well as 2005 to 2006, for some of the pharmaceuticals frequently involved in suicide attempts, such as benzodiazepines and opiate/opioid pain relievers. In 1909, Congressional legislation stopped the importation of smokable opium or opium derivatives except for medicinal purposes. The Harrison Narcotics Act of 1914 placed further controls on narcotics by addressing drug content, prescriptive, manufacturing, distribution, record-keeping, and taxation requirements. Under this act, only those licensed to do so could possess these drugs and they could only be prescribed for legitimate medical purposes, not for addict maintenance. A 1919 Supreme Court ruling upheld this position, consequently leading to strong narcotics regulations and ultimately to the current war on drugs. |
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
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).
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.
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".
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