




Lyons, Illinois
Lyons, IL Profile
Lyons, IL, population 10,255 , is located
in Illinois's Cook county,
about 9.0 miles from Chicago and 17.1 miles from Naperville.
In the 90's the population of Lyons has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lyons has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Lyons Statistics
Lyons Gender Information
Males in Lyons: 5,111 (50%)
Females in Lyons: 5,144 (50%)
As % of Population in Lyons
Race Diversity in Lyons
White: 87%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 11%
As % of Population in Lyons
Age Diversity in Lyons
Median Age in Lyons: 35.7 (Males in Lyons: 34.6, Females in Lyons: 36.7)
Lyons Males Under 20: 14%
Lyons Females Under 20: 13%
Lyons Males 20 to 40: 16%
Lyons Females 20 to 40: 15%
Lyons Males 40 to 60: 13%
Lyons Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lyons Males Over 60: 7%
Lyons Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Lyons
Lyons Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Lyons Median Household Income: $ 44,306
Lyons Median Value of Homes: $ 130,100
Lyons Location Information
Elevation: 620 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lyons
Forest View 1.3 Miles
Riverside 1.5 Miles
McCook 1.7 Miles
Summit 1.8 Miles
Brookfield 1.9 Miles
Stickney 1.9 Miles
North Riverside 2.1 Miles
La Grange Park 2.7 Miles
La Grange 2.7 Miles
Berwyn 2.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lyons
(Population 100,000+)
Chicago 9.0 Miles
Naperville 17.1 Miles
Joliet 24.2 Miles
Aurora 26.1 Miles
Gary 28.7 Miles
Rockford 72.8 Miles
South Bend 81.4 Miles
Milwaukee 84.9 Miles
Madison 118.8 Miles
Peoria 120.3 Miles
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Facts
The term "addiction" was used in everyday and legal English long before its application to drug problems. In the sixteenth century the bondage of a servant to a master was called an addiction. The term came also to describe a practice or habit that could not be broken. In both senses, it implied a loss of liberty of action. At the beginning of the twentieth century the term was used more specifically for habitual and excessive use of a drug. An addict was someone who could not voluntarily stop taking drugs or, in the case of alcohol addiction, stop drinking. It was understood that obtaining and using the drug dominated such a person's life. In 1957 the Expert Committee of the World Health Organization defined addiction as a state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by the repeated consumption of a drug (natural or synthetic). By this definition, the characteristics of addiction include: an overpowering need (compulsion) to continue taking the drug and to obtain it by any means a tendency to increase the dose a psychic (psychological) and generally a physical dependence on the effects of the drug a harmful effect on the individual and on society. The role that youth drug use plays in school failure, violence, and anti-social/self-destructive behavior is well known. It is also known that parents strongly influence their children's decisions about drug use. Parents model substance Abstinence or abuse; express attitudes about drugs, alcohol, and tobacco; and control their children's exposure to drugs by monitoring their activities, behavior, and friendships. Dealing with a loved one’s drug abuse can be emotionally draining and exhausting. But when the family is threatened with immediate violence, it’s time for immediate action. Drug abuse can lower inhibitions and increase the possibility of violence. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine can also trigger delusions, paranoia, and agitation, making the person especially dangerous to be around. Getting the drug may also become so important that activities like caring for a child fall by the wayside, increasing the chance of child neglect. If you are abusing drugs, even admitting that you may have a problem is a huge step. It takes tremendous strength and courage to admit that you are having trouble. Much as you may want to, don’t try to quit alone. Recovery is possible with the right medical help and social support. Without the right support, it is very easy to rationalize just one more hit or pill, and withdrawal symptoms can test the strongest resolve. The road to sobriety is rewarding but challenging. If you take the time to build a support network and learn your triggers for using, you will greatly reduce the risk of relapse. The elderly are at risk for prescription drug abuse, in which they intentionally take medications that are not medically necessary. In addition to prescription medications, a large percentage of older adults also use OTC medicines and dietary supplements. Because of their high rates of comorbid illnesses, changes in drug metabolism with age, and the potential for drug interactions, prescription and OTC drug abuse and misuse can have more adverse health consequences among the elderly than are likely to be seen in a younger population. Elderly persons who take benzodiazepines are at increased risk for cognitive impairment associated with benzodiazepine use, leading to possible falls (causing hip and thigh fractures), as well as vehicle accidents. However, cognitive impairment may be reversible once the drug is discontinued. |
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.
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".
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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