




Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL Profile
Springfield, IL, population 111,454 , is located
in Illinois's Sangamon county,
about 61.8 miles from Peoria and 86.5 miles from St Louis.
In the 90's the population of Springfield has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Springfield has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Springfield area were higher than Illinois's average.
Springfield Statistics
Springfield Gender Information
Males in Springfield: 52,370 (47%)
Females in Springfield: 59,084 (53%)
As % of Population in Springfield
Race Diversity in Springfield
White: 81%
African American: 15%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Springfield
Age Diversity in Springfield
Median Age in Springfield: 36.9 (Males in Springfield: 35.1, Females in Springfield: 38.6)
Springfield Males Under 20: 13%
Springfield Females Under 20: 13%
Springfield Males 20 to 40: 14%
Springfield Females 20 to 40: 15%
Springfield Males 40 to 60: 13%
Springfield Females 40 to 60: 14%
Springfield Males Over 60: 7%
Springfield Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Springfield
Springfield Household Average Size: 2.24 people
Springfield Median Household Income: $ 39,388
Springfield Median Value of Homes: $ 84,300
Law Enforcement in Springfield
Reported crimes in the Springfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 7
Robbery: 324
Aggravated assault: 1,158
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 2,112
Larceny-theft: 6,522
Motor vehicle theft: 407
Arson: 71
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,050
Springfield Location Information
Elevation: 600 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 42.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 6.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Springfield
Grandview 1.7 Miles
Leland Grove 2.5 Miles
Jerome 3.1 Miles
Southern View 3.1 Miles
Clear Lake 4.1 Miles
Riverton 6.3 Miles
Sherman 6.7 Miles
Rochester 7.0 Miles
Spaulding 7.1 Miles
Chatham 9.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Springfield
(Population 100,000+)
Peoria 61.8 Miles
St Louis 86.5 Miles
Joliet 144.6 Miles
Aurora 152.2 Miles
Naperville 158.0 Miles
Evansville 169.1 Miles
Gary 172.8 Miles
Rockford 173.2 Miles
Chicago 175.9 Miles
Cedar Rapids 185.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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 Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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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