



Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID Profile
Meridian, ID, population 34,919 , is located
in Idaho's Ada county,
about 9.4 miles from Boise and 284.3 miles from Spokane.
In the 90's the population of Meridian has grown by about 264%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Meridian has been growing at an annual rate of 5.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Meridian area were lower than Idaho's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Idaho average.
Meridian Statistics
Meridian Gender Information
Males in Meridian: 17,138 (49%)
Females in Meridian: 17,781 (51%)
As % of Population in Meridian
Race Diversity in Meridian
White: 94%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Meridian
Age Diversity in Meridian
Median Age in Meridian: 30.1 (Males in Meridian: 30.0, Females in Meridian: 30.1)
Meridian Males Under 20: 18%
Meridian Females Under 20: 18%
Meridian Males 20 to 40: 17%
Meridian Females 20 to 40: 18%
Meridian Males 40 to 60: 11%
Meridian Females 40 to 60: 10%
Meridian Males Over 60: 4%
Meridian Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Meridian
Meridian Household Average Size: 2.93 people
Meridian Median Household Income: $ 53,276
Meridian Median Value of Homes: $ 119,800
Law Enforcement in Meridian
Reported crimes in the Meridian area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 43
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 168
Burglary: 205
Larceny-theft: 1,025
Motor vehicle theft: 47
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,208
Meridian Location Information
Elevation: 2,600 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Meridian
Eagle 6.1 Miles
Star 7.5 Miles
Garden City 7.7 Miles
Kuna 8.4 Miles
Boise 9.4 Miles
Nampa 9.9 Miles
Middleton 13.2 Miles
Caldwell 15.2 Miles
Melba 17.8 Miles
Emmett 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Meridian
(Population 100,000+)
Boise 9.4 Miles
Spokane 284.3 Miles
West Valley City 302.4 Miles
Salt Lake City 303.4 Miles
Reno 333.2 Miles
Eugene 335.3 Miles
Portland 336.6 Miles
Provo 337.4 Miles
Vancouver 338.9 Miles
Salem 341.5 Miles
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Facts
Research studies have shown that methamphetamine can damage certain brain cells in animals and humans. While this does not mean that problems will occur in all users or after only one or two uses, the risk of long-term damage is evident. The dangers associated with boating under the influence of drugs or alcohol are very serious and far-reaching. Drugs and alcohol impair a person's ability to operate a boat and should never be consumed prior to or during operation. The total number of drug users in the world is now estimated at some 200 million people, equivalent to about 5 per cent of the global population age 15-64. Cannabis remains by far the most widely used drug (some 162 million people), followed by amphetamine-type stimulants (some 35 million people), which include amphetamines (used by 25 million people) and ecstasy (almost 10 million people). The number of opiate abusers is estimated at some 16 million people, of which 11 million are heroin abusers. Some 13 million people are cocaine users. Benzodiazepine sedatives have three major adverse effects: cumulative effects with repeated dosage, particularly if the patient has not yet metabolized the previous dose; additive effects when given with other classes of sedatives or with alcohol; and residual effects after the medication is discontinued. Patients taking benzodiazepines may feel drowsy, have reduced psychomotor speed, and impaired concentration. These in turn can adversely affect their ability to function; patients should be cautioned about driving and operating machinery while taking these drugs. The longer-acting the drug, the more pronounced are these effects. Tolerance to these sedative effects builds up to some extent over repeated use of the drug. Age-related changes in the way that drugs are metabolized and excreted mean that benzodiazepines accumulate more in older patients and, therefore, adverse effects are more pronounced in the elderly. All benzodiazepines can impair the users ability to learn and remember new information. This memory impairment is most pronounced a few hours after taking the drug, so when taken as a sleep aid, such effects may be much reduced by the time the person wakes the next morning. Again, the elderly are particularly prone to such effects. As with other adverse effects, higher doses cause greater problems. Rarer adverse effects include disinhibition and aggressive behavior. These effects have been reported for some benzodiazepines (e.g., triazolam, flunitrazepam) more than others. Rebound insomnia refers to the heightened insomnia that may occur when the patient stops taking the drug, such that the sleep pattern is actually worse than it was before the medication. Studies have established that rebound insomnia is generally at its worst following the shorter-acting benzodiazepines and its least following the longer-acting benzodiazepines. Rebound is clearly dose-related, so the lowest effective dose should be prescribed, with rebound effects described to warn the patient about overdosing for "faster" or "better" drug-induced sleep. |
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.
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.
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).
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.
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