



Jerome, Idaho
Jerome, ID Profile
Jerome, ID, population 7,780 , is located
in Idaho's Jerome county,
about 104.9 miles from Boise and 191.5 miles from West Valley City.
In the 90's the population of Jerome has grown by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jerome has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jerome area were higher than Idaho's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Idaho average.
Jerome Statistics
Jerome Gender Information
Males in Jerome: 3,870 (50%)
Females in Jerome: 3,910 (50%)
As % of Population in Jerome
Race Diversity in Jerome
White: 86%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Jerome
Age Diversity in Jerome
Median Age in Jerome: 31.0 (Males in Jerome: 29.6, Females in Jerome: 32.6)
Jerome Males Under 20: 18%
Jerome Females Under 20: 16%
Jerome Males 20 to 40: 14%
Jerome Females 20 to 40: 14%
Jerome Males 40 to 60: 11%
Jerome Females 40 to 60: 11%
Jerome Males Over 60: 7%
Jerome Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Jerome
Jerome Household Average Size: 2.77 people
Jerome Median Household Income: $ 30,074
Jerome Median Value of Homes: $ 66,800
Law Enforcement in Jerome
Reported crimes in the Jerome area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 59
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 811
Burglary: 80
Larceny-theft: 230
Motor vehicle theft: 26
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,193
Jerome Location Information
Elevation: 3,765 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jerome
Wendell 10.1 Miles
Twin Falls 11.5 Miles
Filer 11.6 Miles
Buhl 15.0 Miles
Kimberly 15.3 Miles
Shoshone 15.7 Miles
Hansen 17.3 Miles
Eden 17.7 Miles
Gooding 17.8 Miles
Dietrich 18.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jerome
(Population 100,000+)
Boise 104.9 Miles
West Valley City 191.5 Miles
Salt Lake City 191.9 Miles
Provo 227.2 Miles
Reno 353.3 Miles
Spokane 369.5 Miles
Eugene 440.1 Miles
Portland 448.6 Miles
Vancouver 451.1 Miles
Sunrise Manor 451.5 Miles
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Facts
A major effect of cocaine on human behavior is its ability to change a person's moods. The user's desire to feel this effect again is what makes cocaine a drug of abuse. Research shows that cocaine produces a feeling of euphoria, or intense well-being. People feel more energetic and friendly when on cocaine. These effects occur whether a person injects or smokes cocaine. Some of the most common symptoms of alcohol abuse in teenagers include lying, making excuses, breaking curfew, staying in their room, becoming verbally or physically abusive toward others, having items in their possession that are connected to alcohol use (paraphernalia), the smell of alcohol on their breath or body, mood swings, stealing, and changes in friends. Before discussing detoxification, it may be useful to understand how the body becomes addicted and why withdrawal symptoms are experienced. In physical addiction or dependence, as a person uses a substance or chemical over a long period of time, his or her body chemistry changes. Once a substance enters the body through drinking, smoking, injecting or inhaling, it travels through the bloodstream to the brain . The brain has a complex reward system built in— when people engage in activities that are important for survival (such as eating), special nerve cells in the brain release chemicals (neurotransmitters , including dopamine) that induce feelings of pleasure. Because of this reward system in the brain, humans are programmed to want to repeat actions that elicit those pleasant sensations. In other words, feelings of pleasure reinforce certain activities or behaviors. Addictive substances interfere with this reward system. Some drugs mimic the effects of a natural chemical, some block the communication between nerve cells, and some substances trigger a larger-than-normal release of neurotransmitters like dopamine. The result of this interference is that dependent drug users physically need the drug to feel pleasure. As they become more dependent, their bodies becomes less responsive to the substance, and need more of it to get the desired response—a phenomenon called tolerance. Also as a result of the interference with the brain's system, when the dependent user does not have the drug in his or her system, feelings of depression or unpleasant withdrawal symptoms may be experienced. These consequences also reinforce the substance use— people dependent on substances resort to using more drugs to avoid the depression or the withdrawal symptoms. Whereas cocaine hydrochloride is extremely soluble in water, cocaine base is insoluble in water and is therefore not suitable for drinking, snorting or injecting. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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