




Palisade, Colorado
Palisade, CO Profile
Palisade, CO, population 2,579 , is located
in Colorado's Mesa county,
about 179.5 miles from Lakewood and 180.7 miles from Arvada.
In the 90's the population of Palisade has grown by about 38%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Palisade has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Palisade area were lower than Colorado's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Colorado average.
Palisade Statistics
Palisade Gender Information
Males in Palisade: 1,206 (47%)
Females in Palisade: 1,373 (53%)
As % of Population in Palisade
Race Diversity in Palisade
White: 94%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Palisade
Age Diversity in Palisade
Median Age in Palisade: 39.5 (Males in Palisade: 38.9, Females in Palisade: 40.2)
Palisade Males Under 20: 14%
Palisade Females Under 20: 14%
Palisade Males 20 to 40: 11%
Palisade Females 20 to 40: 13%
Palisade Males 40 to 60: 12%
Palisade Females 40 to 60: 13%
Palisade Males Over 60: 10%
Palisade Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Palisade
Palisade Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Palisade Median Household Income: $ 27,739
Palisade Median Value of Homes: $ 89,500
Law Enforcement in Palisade
Reported crimes in the Palisade area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 151
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 25
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,206
Palisade Location Information
Elevation: 4,724 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Palisade
Clifton 5.4 Miles
Fruitvale 8.1 Miles
Grand Junction 11.2 Miles
Orchard Mesa 11.8 Miles
Redlands 15.4 Miles
De Beque 17.1 Miles
Fruita 20.6 Miles
Collbran 22.8 Miles
Cedaredge 27.0 Miles
Orchard City 28.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Palisade
(Population 100,000+)
Lakewood 179.5 Miles
Arvada 180.7 Miles
Westminster 183.9 Miles
Denver 185.0 Miles
Colorado Springs 190.7 Miles
Provo 192.5 Miles
Aurora 192.8 Miles
Ft Collins 201.2 Miles
Pueblo 210.5 Miles
Salt Lake City 219.7 Miles
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Facts
Prevention programs should work with the community to plan and implement interventions and services. Involving the local community increases the likelihood of developing and implementing culturally appropriate HIV/AIDS prevention strategies that the community accepts and that can effectively reach drug users and their sexual partners in their natural environments. For all drugs included in the question, fewer 12th graders believe that use in private settings should be illegal than believe this about use in public. This is particularly true for getting drunk in private (for which only 21% think there should be a legal prohibition) and for using marijuana in private (for which only 39% think there should be a legal prohibition). The most frequently mentioned illegal substance in emergency department visits is cocaine, accounting for 29 percent of episodes, followed by marijuana and heroin. Almost one-quarter of the cocaine mentions in 2000 were attributed to crack cocaine, which showed no significant change since 1994. It is possible, however, that since most cocaine episodes are reported as simply cocaine, a portion of these might in fact be due to crack. Eight to twelve hours after the addict's last dose, the user begins to experience the onset of flu-like symptoms: watery eyes, sneezing, muscle aches, weakness, and vomiting. The symptoms increase in severity over the next two to three days and include shivering, muscle spasms, paranoia, fear, hallucinations, and debilitating cramps in the stomach and extremities. Within a week, the body has corrected the imbalance created by the regular ingestion of heroin, and the symptoms subside. However, intense cravings for the drug last for a much longer period of time and often contribute to relapse. |
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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