



Richmond, Indiana
Richmond, IN Profile
Richmond, IN, population 39,124 , is located
in Indiana's Wayne county,
about 37.4 miles from Dayton and 51.6 miles from Cincinnati.
In the 90's the population of Richmond has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Richmond has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Richmond area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Indiana average.
Richmond Statistics
Richmond Gender Information
Males in Richmond: 18,392 (47%)
Females in Richmond: 20,732 (53%)
As % of Population in Richmond
Race Diversity in Richmond
White: 87%
African American: 9%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Richmond
Age Diversity in Richmond
Median Age in Richmond: 36.3 (Males in Richmond: 34.4, Females in Richmond: 38.2)
Richmond Males Under 20: 14%
Richmond Females Under 20: 13%
Richmond Males 20 to 40: 14%
Richmond Females 20 to 40: 15%
Richmond Males 40 to 60: 11%
Richmond Females 40 to 60: 13%
Richmond Males Over 60: 8%
Richmond Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Richmond
Richmond Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Richmond Median Household Income: $ 30,210
Richmond Median Value of Homes: $ 71,200
Law Enforcement in Richmond
Reported crimes in the Richmond area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 26
Robbery: 65
Aggravated assault: 108
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 517
Burglary: 411
Larceny-theft: 1,041
Motor vehicle theft: 174
Arson: 74
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,202
Richmond Location Information
Elevation: 966 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Richmond
Spring Grove 1.4 Miles
New Paris 5.5 Miles
Centerville 5.7 Miles
Boston 6.4 Miles
Whitewater 8.6 Miles
Fountain City 8.9 Miles
Greens Fork 9.2 Miles
Eldorado 12.5 Miles
Hollansburg 12.7 Miles
East Germantown 13.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Richmond
(Population 100,000+)
Dayton 37.4 Miles
Cincinnati 51.6 Miles
Indianapolis 67.5 Miles
Ft Wayne 90.9 Miles
Columbus 100.8 Miles
Louisville 118.5 Miles
Lexington 125.2 Miles
Toledo 144.9 Miles
South Bend 146.7 Miles
Gary 177.4 Miles
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Facts
In a pinch, crack smokers sometimes smoke though a soda can with small holes in the bottom instead of a crack pipe. Stimulants are a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness. Perceptions of peer drug use: The number of 11- to 12-year-olds who report having friends using marijuana increased from 7 to 13 percent between ’93 and ’96. Regular, heavy use of a drug results in physical dependence, an altered physical state in which the body cannot function normally unless the drug is present. When drug use is abruptly discontinued or withdrawn, the user suffers from physical and mental disturbances known as a withdrawal syndrome. The body and mind experience changes usually the opposite of the effect of the drug. For example, if cocaine causes prolonged wakefulness and euphoria, the withdrawal syndrome will include profound sleepiness and depression. Resuming use of the drug or of a substitute drug with a very similar pattern of actions will end the withdrawal syndrome but may increase dependence. |
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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