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Romeoville, IL Profile
Romeoville, IL, population 21,153 , is located
in Illinois's Will county,
about 8.5 miles from Joliet and 10.0 miles from Naperville.
In the 90's the population of Romeoville has grown by about 50%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Romeoville has been growing at an annual rate of 16.5 percent.
Romeoville Statistics
Romeoville Gender Information
Males in Romeoville: 10,658 (50%)
Females in Romeoville: 10,495 (50%)
As % of Population in Romeoville
Race Diversity in Romeoville
White: 84%
African American: 5%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Romeoville
Age Diversity in Romeoville
Median Age in Romeoville: 29.7 (Males in Romeoville: 29.6, Females in Romeoville: 29.8)
Romeoville Males Under 20: 17%
Romeoville Females Under 20: 16%
Romeoville Males 20 to 40: 19%
Romeoville Females 20 to 40: 19%
Romeoville Males 40 to 60: 10%
Romeoville Females 40 to 60: 10%
Romeoville Males Over 60: 4%
Romeoville Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Romeoville
Romeoville Household Average Size: 2.99 people
Romeoville Median Household Income: $ 60,738
Romeoville Median Value of Homes: $ 117,900
Romeoville Location Information
Elevation: 614 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Romeoville
Bolingbrook 3.7 Miles
Lockport 4.3 Miles
Lemont 4.9 Miles
Plainfield 6.1 Miles
Crystal Lawns 6.4 Miles
Crest Hill 6.4 Miles
Fairmont 6.5 Miles
Woodridge 7.2 Miles
Goodings Grove 8.3 Miles
Joliet 8.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Romeoville
(Population 100,000+)
Joliet 8.5 Miles
Naperville 10.0 Miles
Aurora 14.2 Miles
Chicago 26.7 Miles
Gary 38.6 Miles
Rockford 67.3 Miles
South Bend 95.1 Miles
Milwaukee 96.7 Miles
Peoria 102.2 Miles
Madison 119.2 Miles
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Facts
31.8% of young people between the age of 12-17 report using alcohol in the past year. Abusers of dilaudid have been known to crush the pills and snort or inject the powder. Injection can be dangerous because the powder-form pills contain fillers that do not always dissolve completely. The injection of these particles into the blood can damage veins. Doctors who issue legal prescriptions for hydromorphone are ordered to stress the medication's potential for abuse. Patients needing the medicine are told to take it only as prescribed. They are not to double-up on doses. Also, they are told to flush any leftover medicine down the toilet so that it cannot be stolen. Patients who take the medication for more than a few weeks will need "taper down" doses to avoid WITHDRAWAL symptoms. Parents should begin talking to their children about alcohol at an early age. They should explain what alcohol is and its effects. However, they should not overly emphasize that alcohol is restricted for young people because this, in most cases, will only increase a child or teenager's desire to drink. Laws intended to discourage parents from purchasing and/or providing alcohol for persons under the age of 21, even if they are their own children, are now in place. These laws, which are knows as social host liability laws, hold parents responsible and make them legally accountable for purchasing alcohol for anyone who is under the age of 21. Q: How can I get him to stop drinking? What can I do to make him see that he has a problem? |
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.
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.
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).
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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