




Nampa, Idaho
Nampa, ID Profile
Nampa, ID, population 51,867 , is located
in Idaho's Canyon county,
about 18.7 miles from Boise and 287.9 miles from Spokane.
In the 90's the population of Nampa has grown by about 83%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Nampa has been growing at an annual rate of 7.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Nampa area were higher than Idaho's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Idaho average.
Nampa Statistics
Nampa Gender Information
Males in Nampa: 25,404 (49%)
Females in Nampa: 26,463 (51%)
As % of Population in Nampa
Race Diversity in Nampa
White: 83%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in Nampa
Age Diversity in Nampa
Median Age in Nampa: 28.5 (Males in Nampa: 27.8, Females in Nampa: 29.2)
Nampa Males Under 20: 17%
Nampa Females Under 20: 17%
Nampa Males 20 to 40: 17%
Nampa Females 20 to 40: 17%
Nampa Males 40 to 60: 9%
Nampa Females 40 to 60: 9%
Nampa Males Over 60: 6%
Nampa Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Nampa
Nampa Household Average Size: 2.77 people
Nampa Median Household Income: $ 34,758
Nampa Median Value of Homes: $ 89,900
Law Enforcement in Nampa
Reported crimes in the Nampa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 70
Robbery: 18
Aggravated assault: 154
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 399
Burglary: 456
Larceny-theft: 1,830
Motor vehicle theft: 258
Arson: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,144
Nampa Location Information
Elevation: 2,490 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Nampa
Kuna 7.9 Miles
Meridian 9.9 Miles
Caldwell 10.5 Miles
Star 11.0 Miles
Melba 11.6 Miles
Middleton 11.8 Miles
Marsing 12.5 Miles
Eagle 15.0 Miles
Greenleaf 15.6 Miles
Garden City 17.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Nampa
(Population 100,000+)
Boise 18.7 Miles
Spokane 287.9 Miles
West Valley City 305.9 Miles
Salt Lake City 307.1 Miles
Reno 324.4 Miles
Eugene 327.5 Miles
Portland 331.0 Miles
Vancouver 333.5 Miles
Salem 334.9 Miles
Provo 340.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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).
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.
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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