




Indianapolis, Indiana
Indianapolis, IN Profile
Indianapolis, IN, population 781,870 , is located
in Indiana's Marion county,
about 100.0 miles from Cincinnati and 104.5 miles from Dayton.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Indianapolis has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Indianapolis area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Indiana average.
Indianapolis Statistics
Indianapolis Gender Information
Males in Indianapolis: 378,310 (48%)
Females in Indianapolis: 403,560 (52%)
As % of Population in Indianapolis
Race Diversity in Indianapolis
White: 69%
African American: 26%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Indianapolis
Age Diversity in Indianapolis
Median Age in Indianapolis: 33.5 (Males in Indianapolis: 32.2, Females in Indianapolis: 34.8)
Indianapolis Males Under 20: 14%
Indianapolis Females Under 20: 14%
Indianapolis Males 20 to 40: 16%
Indianapolis Females 20 to 40: 16%
Indianapolis Males 40 to 60: 12%
Indianapolis Females 40 to 60: 13%
Indianapolis Males Over 60: 6%
Indianapolis Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Indianapolis
Indianapolis Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Indianapolis Median Household Income: $ 40,051
Indianapolis Median Value of Homes: $ 96,600
Law Enforcement in Indianapolis
Reported crimes in the Indianapolis area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 107
Forcible rape: 420
Robbery: 2,828
Aggravated assault: 3,714
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 883
Burglary: 10,062
Larceny-theft: 27,891
Motor vehicle theft: 7,433
Arson: 499
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,672
Indianapolis Location Information
Elevation: 717 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Indianapolis
Wynnedale 4.8 Miles
Beech Grove 4.8 Miles
Spring Hill 5.1 Miles
Rocky Ripple 5.6 Miles
Warren Park 5.8 Miles
Crows Nest 6.2 Miles
Speedway 6.3 Miles
North Crows Nest 6.7 Miles
Homecroft 6.9 Miles
Southport 7.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Indianapolis
(Population 100,000+)
Cincinnati 100.0 Miles
Dayton 104.5 Miles
Louisville 106.9 Miles
Ft Wayne 108.7 Miles
South Bend 132.5 Miles
Gary 140.8 Miles
Evansville 145.1 Miles
Lexington 150.0 Miles
Joliet 158.0 Miles
Chicago 163.8 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol problems are preventable and treatable in older adults, and counselors can play a vital role in older adults' recovery efforts. Additional research needs to be conducted to explore more deeply the most effective counseling interventions with this population. Until these empirical data are collected and made available, it is safe to assume that a counselor's knowledge of substance abuse and issues related to aging as well as skills in establishing rapport, developing trust, and providing a safe environment for open and honest communication will serve this population well. The pharmacology of cannabis is complicated by the presence of a wide range of cannabinoids. At small doses, cannabis produces euphoria, relief of anxiety, sedation and drowsiness. In some respects, the effects are similar to those caused by alcohol. Anandamide has been identified as the endogenous ligand for the cannabinoid receptor and has pharmacological properties similar to those of THC. When cannabis is smoked, THC can be detected in plasma within seconds of inhalation; it has a half-life of 2 hours. Following smoking of the equivalent of 10–15 mg over a period of 5–7 minutes, peak plasma levels of Δ9-THC are around 100 μg/L. It is highly lipophilic and widely distributed in the body. Two active metabolites are formed: 11-hydroxy-Δ9-THC and 8β-hydroxy-Δ9-THC. The first is further metabolised to Δ9-THC-11-oic acid. Two inactive substances are also formed — 8α-hydroxy-Δ9-THC and 8α,11-dihydroxy-Δ9-THC — and many other minor metabolites, most of which appear in the urine and faeces as glucuronide conjugates. Some metabolites can be detected in the urine for up to 2 weeks following smoking or ingestion. There is little evidence for damage to organ systems among moderate users, but consumption with tobacco carries all of the risks of that substance. Most interest in the adverse properties of cannabis has centred on its association with schizophrenia, although it is still unclear if there is a causative relation between mental health and cannabis. Fatalities directly attributable to cannabis are rare. Inhalants irritate the breathing passages, sometimes provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds. Children of alcoholics score lower on tests measuring cognitive and verbal skills than non-COAs. Lacking requisite skills to express themselves can impact academic performance, relationships, and job interviews. The lack of these skills do, however, imply that COAs are intellectually impaired. COAs are also shown to have difficulty with abstraction and conceptual reasoning, both of which play an important role in problem-solving academically and otherwise. |
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
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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