



Dyer, Indiana
Dyer, IN Profile
Dyer, IN, population 13,895 , is located
in Indiana's Lake county,
about 11.4 miles from Gary and 25.5 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Dyer has grown by about 27%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dyer has been growing at an annual rate of 1.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Dyer area were lower than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Dyer Statistics
Dyer Gender Information
Males in Dyer: 6,770 (49%)
Females in Dyer: 7,125 (51%)
As % of Population in Dyer
Race Diversity in Dyer
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Dyer
Age Diversity in Dyer
Median Age in Dyer: 38.4 (Males in Dyer: 37.3, Females in Dyer: 39.6)
Dyer Males Under 20: 15%
Dyer Females Under 20: 14%
Dyer Males 20 to 40: 12%
Dyer Females 20 to 40: 12%
Dyer Males 40 to 60: 15%
Dyer Females 40 to 60: 16%
Dyer Males Over 60: 7%
Dyer Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Dyer
Dyer Household Average Size: 2.82 people
Dyer Median Household Income: $ 63,045
Dyer Median Value of Homes: $ 141,000
Law Enforcement in Dyer
Reported crimes in the Dyer area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 76
Burglary: 32
Larceny-theft: 212
Motor vehicle theft: 26
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,856
Dyer Location Information
Elevation: 630 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dyer
Lynwood 2.4 Miles
Sauk Village 2.4 Miles
Willowbrook 2.6 Miles
Schererville 3.6 Miles
Ford Heights 3.7 Miles
St John 4.1 Miles
Munster 4.9 Miles
Lansing 5.0 Miles
Glenwood 5.3 Miles
Highland (Lake County) 5.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dyer
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 11.4 Miles
Chicago 25.5 Miles
Joliet 29.1 Miles
Naperville 38.1 Miles
Aurora 45.2 Miles
South Bend 67.1 Miles
Rockford 97.2 Miles
Milwaukee 108.6 Miles
Peoria 121.1 Miles
Ft Wayne 126.8 Miles
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Facts
Congress justified this 100-to-1 sentencing disparity by stressing the serious social harms with which crack use was associated. Although crack and powder cocaine are the same chemical substance, crack sells more cheaply on the street and can be smoked, which induces a briefer, more intense intoxicating effect. It came into widespread use only in the mid-1980s and was associated with violent street crime. In the summer and fall of 1986, press reports sparked growing popular and congressional concern about a crack "epidemic." In an effort to respond to this concern before the November congressional elections, legislators introduced a number of bills to toughen penalties for crack dealing. Less than two months before the election, President Ronald Reagan introduced a proposal with a 20-to-1 powder/crack ratio. House Democrats then proposed a 50-to-1 ratio, and Senate Democrats followed with a proposal that prevailed, a 100-to-1 ratio between the amounts of powder and crack cocaine required for mandatory minimum sentences. Drug users who enter and continue in treatment are more likely than those who remain out of treatment to reduce risky activities. Juvenile and Family Drug Courts: The overall success of adult drug court programs has encouraged development of other programs such as juvenile drug courts and family courts. Juvenile and family drug courts began in 1995. Since then, approximately 12,500 juveniles have enrolled in juvenile drug courts, with 82 percent of participants being male. Adolescents involved in juvenile drug court programs have extensive histories of drug use, often beginning between the ages of 10 and 14. Drugs of choice include crack cocaine, heroin, methampethamines, and poisonous inhalants. Working with juveniles requires different strategies from those used in adult drug courts. For example, juvenile drug courts focus on the family of the drug offender. They work more closely with community agencies to keep the young offender off drugs. Also, juvenile drug courts offer closer judicial supervision of young offenders than the supervision typically available by traditional courts. The goals of juvenile drug courts include helping adolescents become drug-free, reducing rates of repeat criminal activity, improving school performance, and helping the young offender form a productive and healthy relationship with members of his or her community. Twenty one percent of workers reported being injured or put in danger, having to re-do work or to cover for a co-worker or needing to work harder due to others’ drinking. |
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.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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