




Griffith, Indiana
Griffith, IN Profile
Griffith, IN, population 17,334 , is located
in Indiana's Lake county,
about 6.0 miles from Gary and 25.1 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Griffith has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Griffith has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Griffith area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Griffith Statistics
Griffith Gender Information
Males in Griffith: 8,400 (48%)
Females in Griffith: 8,934 (52%)
As % of Population in Griffith
Race Diversity in Griffith
White: 84%
African American: 10%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Griffith
Age Diversity in Griffith
Median Age in Griffith: 35.8 (Males in Griffith: 34.9, Females in Griffith: 36.5)
Griffith Males Under 20: 14%
Griffith Females Under 20: 14%
Griffith Males 20 to 40: 14%
Griffith Females 20 to 40: 15%
Griffith Males 40 to 60: 14%
Griffith Females 40 to 60: 14%
Griffith Males Over 60: 6%
Griffith Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Griffith
Griffith Household Average Size: 2.57 people
Griffith Median Household Income: $ 50,030
Griffith Median Value of Homes: $ 108,500
Law Enforcement in Griffith
Reported crimes in the Griffith area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 15
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 192
Burglary: 56
Larceny-theft: 512
Motor vehicle theft: 88
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,812
Griffith Location Information
Elevation: 625 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Griffith
Highland (Lake County) 2.3 Miles
Schererville 3.8 Miles
Munster 5.2 Miles
Hammond 5.5 Miles
Dyer 5.6 Miles
Merrillville 5.7 Miles
St John 5.9 Miles
Lynwood 6.0 Miles
Gary 6.0 Miles
Lansing 6.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Griffith
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 6.0 Miles
Chicago 25.1 Miles
Joliet 34.1 Miles
Naperville 41.4 Miles
Aurora 49.0 Miles
South Bend 61.6 Miles
Rockford 100.2 Miles
Milwaukee 107.4 Miles
Ft Wayne 122.3 Miles
Peoria 126.7 Miles
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Facts
Marijuana hinders the user's short-term memory (memory for recent events), and he or she may have trouble handling complex tasks. With the use of more potent varieties of marijuana, even simple tasks can be difficult. Suicide and Substance Abuse: Suicide is the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States. Each year 29,000 people take their own lives. About 50 percent of all suicide attempts involve alcohol and illegal drugs (including those who use alcohol or drugs in their attempt or test positively for alcohol or drugs at the time of the attempt). About 25 percent of completed suicides occur among drug abusers and those with alcohol abuse problems. The suicide rate of people under age 30 is increasing, largely because of substance abuse among young adults. Suicides among young people nationwide increased dramatically in recent years. Each year in the United States, thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15-to- 24-year-olds, and the sixth-leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year- olds. More than 50 percent of teens who commit suicide have a history of alcohol and drug use. Many teens who are considering suicide suffer from depression. In the United States, every 30 minutes someone is killed in an alcohol related traffic accident. Legislative Action. Certain legislative and policy actions may effectively deter teenage alcohol use and reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes among young drivers. Many states have lowered the legally acceptable levels of blood-alcohol content for drivers under 21. In Alabama, for example, a youth under age 21 caught operating a motor vehicle with .02 BAC or above is charged with driving under the influence. Two other legislative proposals include laws prohibiting driving by young, novice drivers between certain times, especially midnight to 5 A.M., and a 90-day license suspension for youths convicted of possessing alcoholic beverages or using a false driver’s license to purchase alcohol. |
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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