




Dolton, Illinois
Dolton, IL Profile
Dolton, IL, population 25,614 , is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 13.9 miles from Gary and 14.8 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Dolton has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dolton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Dolton Statistics
Dolton Gender Information
Males in Dolton: 11,891 (46%)
Females in Dolton: 13,723 (54%)
As % of Population in Dolton
Race Diversity in Dolton
White: 14%
African American: 82%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Dolton
Age Diversity in Dolton
Median Age in Dolton: 33.3 (Males in Dolton: 29.8, Females in Dolton: 35.5)
Dolton Males Under 20: 18%
Dolton Females Under 20: 17%
Dolton Males 20 to 40: 12%
Dolton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Dolton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Dolton Females 40 to 60: 15%
Dolton Males Over 60: 5%
Dolton Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Dolton
Dolton Household Average Size: 2.98 people
Dolton Median Household Income: $ 48,020
Dolton Median Value of Homes: $ 92,900
Dolton Location Information
Elevation: 605 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dolton
Riverdale 1.4 Miles
Phoenix 2.4 Miles
Burnham 2.6 Miles
South Holland 2.6 Miles
Dixmoor 2.8 Miles
Harvey 2.9 Miles
Calumet Park 3.2 Miles
Posen 3.9 Miles
Blue Island 4.0 Miles
Calumet City 4.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dolton
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 13.9 Miles
Chicago 14.8 Miles
Joliet 25.8 Miles
Naperville 29.7 Miles
Aurora 37.8 Miles
South Bend 70.2 Miles
Rockford 88.1 Miles
Milwaukee 98.0 Miles
Peoria 122.2 Miles
Ft Wayne 133.3 Miles
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Facts
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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