




Elkhart, Indiana
Elkhart, IN Profile
Elkhart, IN, population 51,874 , is located
in Indiana's Elkhart county,
about 14.1 miles from South Bend and 58.2 miles from Ft Wayne.
In the 90's the population of Elkhart has grown by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elkhart has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Elkhart area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Elkhart Statistics
Elkhart Gender Information
Males in Elkhart: 25,523 (49%)
Females in Elkhart: 26,351 (51%)
As % of Population in Elkhart
Race Diversity in Elkhart
White: 71%
African American: 15%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Elkhart
Age Diversity in Elkhart
Median Age in Elkhart: 30.8 (Males in Elkhart: 30.0, Females in Elkhart: 31.9)
Elkhart Males Under 20: 16%
Elkhart Females Under 20: 15%
Elkhart Males 20 to 40: 17%
Elkhart Females 20 to 40: 16%
Elkhart Males 40 to 60: 11%
Elkhart Females 40 to 60: 11%
Elkhart Males Over 60: 5%
Elkhart Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Elkhart
Elkhart Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Elkhart Median Household Income: $ 34,863
Elkhart Median Value of Homes: $ 74,200
Law Enforcement in Elkhart
Reported crimes in the Elkhart area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 6
Forcible rape: 25
Robbery: 136
Aggravated assault: 20
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 359
Burglary: 872
Larceny-theft: 3,022
Motor vehicle theft: 309
Arson: 31
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,069
Elkhart Location Information
Elevation: 750 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elkhart
Dunlap 4.2 Miles
Simonton Lake 5.0 Miles
Osceola 5.3 Miles
Granger 8.5 Miles
Bristol 8.7 Miles
Mishawaka 9.5 Miles
Edwardsburg 9.5 Miles
Goshen 10.1 Miles
Wakarusa 10.3 Miles
Georgetown (St Joseph County) 13.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elkhart
(Population 100,000+)
South Bend 14.1 Miles
Ft Wayne 58.2 Miles
Gary 71.1 Miles
Chicago 87.1 Miles
Grand Rapids 90.0 Miles
Lansing 102.9 Miles
Joliet 109.4 Miles
Naperville 112.3 Miles
Aurora 121.1 Miles
Ann Arbor 122.7 Miles
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Facts
Because cocaine is a very short-acting drug, heavy users may inject it or smoke it q 10 to 15 min. This repetition produces toxic effects, such as tachycardia, hypertension, mydriasis, muscle twitching, sleeplessness, and extreme nervousness. Hallucinations, paranoid delusions, and aggressive behavior may develop, which can make the person dangerous. Pupils are maximally dilated, and the drug's sympathomimetic effect increases heart and respiration rates and BP. Drugs like morphine, cocaine and heroin work by entering a "reward system" in the brain. As the brain develops a tolerance for the pleasurable sensations evoked by a drug, more of the drug is necessary to elicit those sensations. The term reward system refers to the tendency of humans and other creatures to perform tasks that are rewarding. Pleasurable feelings provide positive reinforcement that encourages repeating of the behavior. Studies in rats have shown that the ventral tegmental area of the brain is implicated in reward behavior. The neurons found in this region contain a neurotransmitter (a substance that functions to pass signal from one neuron to the next) called dopamine. In drug addiction, dopamine is released, triggering the sought-after pleasurable sensations. transmission of impulses from neuron to neuron depends upon the rapid release and rapid reabsorption of neurotransmitters such as dopamine. Drugs such as cocaine and amphetamine change the flow of neurotransmitters by slowing down the reabsorption of dopamine, in the case of cocaine, or increasing the release of dopamine, in the case of amphetamine. Both drugs act to increases the concentration of dopamine in the synapse--the space between the neurons. Upon repeated stimulation, the dopamine receptors become less sensitive to dopamine, producing an effect known as tolerance. Neurotransmitter = any endogenous compound that plays a role in synaptic nervous transmission. Several studies released this year suggest teen drinking may cause more neurological damage than was previously thought. Contrary to the notion that the brain is fully developed by age 16 or 17, the new studies have found that significant development happens until the age of 21 and heavy drinking by teen-agers may inhibit that development. The recent research suggests that teens who binge drink may do damage to their memory and learning abilities by severely hampering the development of the hippocampus. A survey by the Harvard School of Public Health has found that 44 percent of college students are binge drinkers and 74 percent say they binged in high school. |
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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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