




Waianae, Hawaii
Waianae, HI Profile
Waianae, HI, population 10,506 , is located
in Hawaii's Honolulu county,
about 23.4 miles from Honolulu and 2,405.3 miles from Daly City.
In the 90's the population of Waianae has grown by about 20%.
Waianae Statistics
Waianae Gender Information
Males in Waianae: 5,223 (50%)
Females in Waianae: 5,283 (50%)
As % of Population in Waianae
Race Diversity in Waianae
White: 9%
African American: 1%
Asian: 19%
Hawaiian: 27%
Other/Mixed: 44%
As % of Population in Waianae
Age Diversity in Waianae
Median Age in Waianae: 28.8 (Males in Waianae: 27.3, Females in Waianae: 30.1)
Waianae Males Under 20: 20%
Waianae Females Under 20: 18%
Waianae Males 20 to 40: 14%
Waianae Females 20 to 40: 14%
Waianae Males 40 to 60: 11%
Waianae Females 40 to 60: 12%
Waianae Males Over 60: 5%
Waianae Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Waianae
Waianae Household Average Size: 4.04 people
Waianae Median Household Income: $ 46,717
Waianae Median Value of Homes: $ 160,000
Waianae Location Information
Elevation: 8 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Waianae
Maili 1.7 Miles
Makaha 2.5 Miles
Makaha Valley 2.7 Miles
Nanakuli 4.4 Miles
Makakilo City 9.5 Miles
Waialua 9.9 Miles
Mokuleia 10.0 Miles
Village Park 10.8 Miles
Haleiwa 11.2 Miles
Waipio Acres 11.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Waianae
(Population 100,000+)
Honolulu 23.4 Miles
Daly City 2,405.3 Miles
Santa Rosa 2,408.2 Miles
San Francisco 2,409.0 Miles
Oakland 2,417.3 Miles
Berkeley 2,418.6 Miles
Sunnyvale 2,420.7 Miles
Vallejo 2,424.4 Miles
Hayward 2,424.4 Miles
Santa Clara 2,424.7 Miles
|
Facts
Nearly one-half and one-third of 8th- and 10th-graders, respectively, fail to see "great risk" in smoking one or more packs of cigarettes per day. And smokeless tobacco is seen as even less hazardous; only about 39 percent of 8th-graders and 47 percent of 10th-graders see "great risk" in regular use of smokeless tobacco. Sentences for possession and sale of Schedule II controlled substances vary from state to state and can be harsh. First-time offenders are usually ordered into rehab programs, placed on probation, and given fines and random drug tests for up to a year after the court date. Dealers often face jail time and criminal records that can forever alter their ability to find good jobs, obtain college loans, and sometimes even hold a valid driver's license. The U.S. government is working closely with state and local law enforcement, and with the pharmaceutical companies, to curb the illegal use of oxycodone-containing medications. Their goal is to make these substances available only to those who really need them for their intended purposeāthe relief of pain. Deaths: It is estimated that 1,700 college students between the ages of 18 and 24 die each year from alcohol-related unintentional injuries, including motor vehicle crashes (about half among students under 21) Cocaine addiction reached peak levels in the 1980s, and continues to be a major problem in many societies. Curiously, before the 1980s, cocaine was considered to be a safe, non-addicting stimulant drug. There appeared to be no overt physical symptoms that would constitute a withdrawal syndrome. The spread of crack cocaine in the 1980s changed this perception. Crack (solid, free-base cocaine) was much cheaper than powdered cocaine and became widely available, particularly to the poor. The smoking of the drug leads to a rapid, short-lasting but profound euphoria that is extremely addictive. It rapidly became clear that the criteria for SUBSTANCE DEPENDENCE were easily met with cocaine. Compulsive use, loss of control, and a withdrawal syndrome began to be clearly recognized. Cocaine WITHDRAWAL is characterized by several phases. A triphasic abstinence pattern generally follows a cocaine binge. The first phase is termed the crash, which lasts from hours to days. The crash is characterized by a sharp decrease in mood and energy, agitation, anxiety, depression and craving for cocaine. There is an extreme need for sleep, which is usually met by the ingestion of sedatives, alcohol or opiates. The next phase, withdrawal, can last for many weeks and is characterized primarily by an intense dysphoric syndrome. Depression and ANHEDONIA (inability to experience pleasure) contrast with memories of stimulant-induced euphoria and often lead to a repetition of the bingeing cycle. If the user continues to be abstinent, the third phase emerges, extinction. During this phase, normal mood and energy are restored. However, the user may experience occasional cravings for cocaine for months or even years after the last binge. The cravings are usually invoked by stimuli or memories associated with the cocaine experience. |
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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).
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Waianae
Call toll free


Waianae Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|