



Hammond, Indiana
Hammond, IN Profile
Hammond, IN, population 83,048 , is located
in Indiana's Lake county,
about 8.0 miles from Gary and 20.0 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Hammond has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hammond has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hammond area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Indiana average.
Hammond Statistics
Hammond Gender Information
Males in Hammond: 40,521 (49%)
Females in Hammond: 42,527 (51%)
As % of Population in Hammond
Race Diversity in Hammond
White: 72%
African American: 15%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Hammond
Age Diversity in Hammond
Median Age in Hammond: 33.9 (Males in Hammond: 33.0, Females in Hammond: 34.8)
Hammond Males Under 20: 15%
Hammond Females Under 20: 15%
Hammond Males 20 to 40: 14%
Hammond Females 20 to 40: 15%
Hammond Males 40 to 60: 12%
Hammond Females 40 to 60: 12%
Hammond Males Over 60: 7%
Hammond Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Hammond
Hammond Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Hammond Median Household Income: $ 35,528
Hammond Median Value of Homes: $ 78,500
Law Enforcement in Hammond
Reported crimes in the Hammond area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 14
Forcible rape: 38
Robbery: 256
Aggravated assault: 360
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 816
Burglary: 994
Larceny-theft: 3,015
Motor vehicle theft: 733
Arson: 63
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,790
Hammond Location Information
Elevation: 585 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 22.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hammond
Munster 1.5 Miles
Lansing 2.4 Miles
Calumet City 2.7 Miles
Highland (Lake County) 3.2 Miles
Lynwood 4.4 Miles
East Chicago 4.5 Miles
Burnham 4.8 Miles
Griffith 5.5 Miles
South Holland 5.7 Miles
Thornton 5.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hammond
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 8.0 Miles
Chicago 20.0 Miles
Joliet 30.4 Miles
Naperville 36.2 Miles
Aurora 44.1 Miles
South Bend 65.0 Miles
Rockford 94.8 Miles
Milwaukee 102.8 Miles
Peoria 125.0 Miles
Ft Wayne 127.0 Miles
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Facts
Studies in children born to mothers who used marijuana have shown increased behavioral problems during infancy and preschool years. In school, these children are more likely to have problems with decisionmaking, memory, and the ability to remain attentive. Marijuana affects both the cardiovascular and central nervous systems. At low doses there tends to be a sense of well-being, drowsiness, and relaxation. As the dose increases, other effects take place such as an altered sense of time and sensory awareness, difficulty in balancing and remembering from one moment to another (short-term memory). Conversation and thoughts become incomplete, and exaggerated laughter may take place with increased doses. At higher doses, severe psychological disturbances can take place such as paranoia, hallucinations, panic attacks, and the acting out of delusions. License plate markings are a method by which motorists convicted of a DUI/DWI can be easily identified. The practice of license plate marking is typically used instead of impounding or immobilization of vehicles-processes which tend to be more costly. Although this method is intrusive, at least the vehicle's owner and/or offender are allowed to continue using the vehicle, provided that the driver's license has not already been suspended. Upon expiration of the applicable order imposing the use of a special license plate or marking, the offender must submit an application for a new license plate or for a covering to be placed over the old marking or sticker. Fees may be associated with either of these processes and must be paid in advance. Instead of purchasing a new license plate or covering the old marking, the offender may choose to continue using the existing plate, but he or she must understand that law enforcement agencies will continue to treat the offender as though the penalty is still active. Although there are health risks associated with drinking at any age, some risks are unique for minors. A 1997 study by researchers at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) found that the age at which one begins to drink has a dramatic impact on the chances that one will develop alcohol dependence. Those who take their first drink at age 13 have a 47.3% chance of becoming alcohol dependent during their lives. For those who delay drinking until age 16, the odds drop to 30.6%; those who wait until the legal age of 21 have only a 10.0% chance of developing alcohol dependence. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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