




Elgin, Illinois
Elgin, IL Profile
Elgin, IL, population 94,487 , is located
in Illinois's Kane county,
about 18.7 miles from Naperville and 19.2 miles from Aurora.
In the 90's the population of Elgin has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elgin has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Elgin Statistics
Elgin Gender Information
Males in Elgin: 47,213 (50%)
Females in Elgin: 47,274 (50%)
As % of Population in Elgin
Race Diversity in Elgin
White: 70%
African American: 7%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 19%
As % of Population in Elgin
Age Diversity in Elgin
Median Age in Elgin: 30.9 (Males in Elgin: 30.2, Females in Elgin: 31.6)
Elgin Males Under 20: 16%
Elgin Females Under 20: 16%
Elgin Males 20 to 40: 18%
Elgin Females 20 to 40: 16%
Elgin Males 40 to 60: 12%
Elgin Females 40 to 60: 12%
Elgin Males Over 60: 5%
Elgin Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Elgin
Elgin Household Average Size: 2.94 people
Elgin Median Household Income: $ 52,605
Elgin Median Value of Homes: $ 138,500
Elgin Location Information
Elevation: 745 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 21.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elgin
Elgin">South Elgin 3.0 Miles
Sleepy Hollow 4.1 Miles
West Dundee 4.2 Miles
East Dundee 4.3 Miles
Streamwood 5.3 Miles
Bartlett 5.7 Miles
Carpentersville 5.9 Miles
Wayne 6.3 Miles
Gilberts 6.6 Miles
Pingree Grove 7.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elgin
(Population 100,000+)
Naperville 18.7 Miles
Aurora 19.2 Miles
Chicago 35.0 Miles
Joliet 36.9 Miles
Rockford 44.7 Miles
Gary 57.1 Miles
Milwaukee 71.9 Miles
Madison 91.6 Miles
South Bend 107.5 Miles
Peoria 115.1 Miles
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Facts
According to a new National Survey on Drug Use and Health report, more teens first try marijuana in June and July than any other months of the year. To help parents prevent their teen from using marijuana this summer, the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy's National Youth Anti-Drug Media Campaign, the YMCA of the USA, and the American Camping Association today kicked off this year's "School's Out" initiative. Young people who use marijuana also take more risks than the health and safety risks described above. Marijuana effects the process of growth and can interfere with the development of social and psychological skills. The drug also interferes with a youngster's learning process and impairs the user's thinking, reading, verbal and math skills. Furthermore, marijuana has also been shown to interfere with the physical and sexual development of adolescent males and females. Both youth and adults must be aware of the dangers of marijuana. We must remember that marijuana use is harmful developmentally, physically and mentally and can lead to personal, professional, legal and social problems. The early anti-opium movement began as a loose alliance between British Protestants, China missionaries, and Chinese imperial officials. Formed in 1874, the Anglo-Oriental Society for the Suppression of the Opium Trade soon attracted the patronage of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Chemical sobriety tests are generally given after the field sobriety tests have been administered and have left due reason to believe that a driver is intoxicated. On the other hand, the field sobriety tests rely on a long list of subjective criteria, while the chemical tests tend to give more accurate and reliable results. There are three kinds of chemical sobriety tests: Breath analysis - Most commonly measured through the use of a portable breathalyzer, this test indirectly measures blood alcohol concentration by estimating the amount of alcohol on the subject's breath. A formula is used to convert breath alcohol level to an approximate blood alcohol level. Urine analysis - A urine sample can be analyzed to determine alcohol content, although it can take up to two hours for alcohol to show up in urine. This test is also an indirect measurement of blood alcohol concentration through an estimate of the amount of alcohol in the urine that is used to determine the overall blood alcohol concentration. Blood analysis - A sample of blood is drawn from the subject to directly determine the blood alcohol concentration in the body. Although the amount of alcohol is at its highest level about an hour after drinking, alcohol is quickly absorbed into the blood and can easily be measured through a blood sample. |
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).
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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".
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.
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