




Caldwell, Idaho
Caldwell, ID Profile
Caldwell, ID, population 25,967 , is located
in Idaho's Canyon county,
about 24.5 miles from Boise and 278.7 miles from Spokane.
In the 90's the population of Caldwell has grown by about 41%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Caldwell has been growing at an annual rate of 6.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Caldwell area were higher than Idaho's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Idaho average.
Caldwell Statistics
Caldwell Gender Information
Males in Caldwell: 12,693 (49%)
Females in Caldwell: 13,274 (51%)
As % of Population in Caldwell
Race Diversity in Caldwell
White: 75%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 23%
As % of Population in Caldwell
Age Diversity in Caldwell
Median Age in Caldwell: 28.8 (Males in Caldwell: 27.7, Females in Caldwell: 29.9)
Caldwell Males Under 20: 17%
Caldwell Females Under 20: 17%
Caldwell Males 20 to 40: 16%
Caldwell Females 20 to 40: 15%
Caldwell Males 40 to 60: 10%
Caldwell Females 40 to 60: 11%
Caldwell Males Over 60: 6%
Caldwell Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Caldwell
Caldwell Household Average Size: 2.79 people
Caldwell Median Household Income: $ 30,848
Caldwell Median Value of Homes: $ 81,400
Law Enforcement in Caldwell
Reported crimes in the Caldwell area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 19
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 111
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 470
Burglary: 322
Larceny-theft: 1,464
Motor vehicle theft: 173
Arson: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,526
Caldwell Location Information
Elevation: 2,385 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Caldwell
Middleton 4.5 Miles
Greenleaf 6.5 Miles
Notus 7.2 Miles
Star 9.9 Miles
Marsing 10.3 Miles
Nampa 10.5 Miles
Wilder 11.3 Miles
Homedale 12.7 Miles
Meridian 15.2 Miles
Parma 15.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Caldwell
(Population 100,000+)
Boise 24.5 Miles
Spokane 278.7 Miles
West Valley City 316.0 Miles
Salt Lake City 317.2 Miles
Eugene 320.2 Miles
Portland 321.7 Miles
Vancouver 324.1 Miles
Salem 326.3 Miles
Reno 328.4 Miles
Provo 350.8 Miles
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Facts
Raising the minimum legal drinking age (MLDA) to 21 has produced significant reductions in traffic crashes among 18- to 20-year-olds, and it appears to have had a spillover effect on the drinking behavior of 21- to 25-year-olds. One study found that college students who had been high school seniors in States when the MLDA was 18 drank more while in college than their counterparts who had been high school seniors in States with an MLDA of 21. High school graduates of the same age who were not attending college also drank more on average if they had been seniors in States with an MLDA of 18. In calendar year 2000, an estimated 14.0 million Americans were current illicit drug users, meaning they had used an illicit drug during the month prior to interview. This estimate represents 6.3 percent of the population 12 years old and older. There were no statistically significant changes between 1999 and 2000 in the overall rates of current use of any of the major illicit drug categories tracked by the survey. All kinds of alcohol are other commonly abused drugs, although legal to use, obtain and possess. Alcohol Abuse Alcohol abuse manifests as drinking becomes increasingly important and takes priority over everything else of importance, including job, friends and family. It can present a danger to ones' self and others, as alcohol abuse increases. The physical and emotional effects of alcohol abuse can often impair judgement to a dangerous level. While some people are able to maintain this pattern for a long amount of time, alcohol abusers are at risk for progressing to alcoholism. Prior to 1910, the growth and trade of marijuana (and hashish—a resinous substance produced by the flowering parts of the plant) was fairly limited. However, following the conclusion of the Mexican Revolution, trafficking of the drug opened up, making growth and transport of the drug easier and more profitable. The business expanded to reach the ports of New Orleans where it was sold on the black market, alongside other strains of the plant, to sailors passing through, as well as local residents. It wasn't long before the trend of marijuana use began to overshadow the historic applications of cannabis as a medicine. |
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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