



Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL Profile
Decatur, IL, population 81,860 , is located
in Illinois's Macon county,
about 36.7 miles from Springfield and 67.9 miles from Peoria.
In the 90's the population of Decatur has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Decatur has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Decatur Statistics
Decatur Gender Information
Males in Decatur: 38,303 (47%)
Females in Decatur: 43,557 (53%)
As % of Population in Decatur
Race Diversity in Decatur
White: 78%
African American: 19%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Decatur
Age Diversity in Decatur
Median Age in Decatur: 37.2 (Males in Decatur: 35.4, Females in Decatur: 38.7)
Decatur Males Under 20: 14%
Decatur Females Under 20: 14%
Decatur Males 20 to 40: 13%
Decatur Females 20 to 40: 14%
Decatur Males 40 to 60: 12%
Decatur Females 40 to 60: 13%
Decatur Males Over 60: 8%
Decatur Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Decatur
Decatur Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Decatur Median Household Income: $ 33,111
Decatur Median Value of Homes: $ 60,600
Decatur Location Information
Elevation: 670 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 37.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 4.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Decatur
Long Creek 6.0 Miles
Forsyth 6.4 Miles
Mt Zion 6.4 Miles
Harristown 6.9 Miles
Oreana 8.3 Miles
Warrensburg 8.6 Miles
Macon 9.1 Miles
Niantic 11.3 Miles
Dalton City 11.9 Miles
Argenta 12.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Decatur
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 36.7 Miles
Peoria 67.9 Miles
St Louis 107.1 Miles
Joliet 125.2 Miles
Aurora 136.9 Miles
Naperville 141.0 Miles
Gary 147.7 Miles
Indianapolis 148.7 Miles
Evansville 149.4 Miles
Chicago 154.9 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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 Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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 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.
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