




Sun Valley, Idaho
Sun Valley, ID Profile
Sun Valley, ID, population 1,427 , is located
in Idaho's Blaine county,
about 92.8 miles from Boise and 239.0 miles from Salt Lake City.
In the 90's the population of Sun Valley has grown by about 52%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sun Valley has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sun Valley area were lower than Idaho's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Idaho average.
Sun Valley Statistics
Sun Valley Gender Information
Males in Sun Valley: 729 (51%)
Females in Sun Valley: 698 (49%)
As % of Population in Sun Valley
Race Diversity in Sun Valley
White: 92%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Sun Valley
Age Diversity in Sun Valley
Median Age in Sun Valley: 47.5 (Males in Sun Valley: 45.8, Females in Sun Valley: 48.4)
Sun Valley Males Under 20: 8%
Sun Valley Females Under 20: 7%
Sun Valley Males 20 to 40: 14%
Sun Valley Females 20 to 40: 10%
Sun Valley Males 40 to 60: 15%
Sun Valley Females 40 to 60: 19%
Sun Valley Males Over 60: 15%
Sun Valley Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Sun Valley
Sun Valley Household Average Size: 1.97 people
Sun Valley Median Household Income: $ 71,000
Sun Valley Median Value of Homes: $ 610,900
Law Enforcement in Sun Valley
Reported crimes in the Sun Valley area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 68
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 33
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,646
Sun Valley Location Information
Elevation: 5,940 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sun Valley
Ketchum 1.3 Miles
Hailey 12.4 Miles
Bellevue 16.8 Miles
Fairfield 32.8 Miles
Carey 33.8 Miles
Clayton 39.0 Miles
Mackay 39.8 Miles
Richfield 45.9 Miles
Stanley 46.3 Miles
Moore 49.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sun Valley
(Population 100,000+)
Boise 92.8 Miles
Salt Lake City 239.0 Miles
West Valley City 240.2 Miles
Provo 276.7 Miles
Spokane 311.6 Miles
Reno 403.4 Miles
Portland 428.7 Miles
Vancouver 430.0 Miles
Eugene 436.0 Miles
Salem 438.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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