




South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, IN Profile
South Bend, IN, population 107,789 , is located
in Indiana's St. Joseph county,
about 57.0 miles from Gary and 69.6 miles from Ft Wayne.
In the 90's the population of South Bend has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of South Bend has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the South Bend area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Indiana average.
South Bend Statistics
South Bend Gender Information
Males in South Bend: 51,383 (48%)
Females in South Bend: 56,406 (52%)
As % of Population in South Bend
Race Diversity in South Bend
White: 66%
African American: 25%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in South Bend
Age Diversity in South Bend
Median Age in South Bend: 32.7 (Males in South Bend: 30.8, Females in South Bend: 34.7)
South Bend Males Under 20: 15%
South Bend Females Under 20: 15%
South Bend Males 20 to 40: 15%
South Bend Females 20 to 40: 15%
South Bend Males 40 to 60: 11%
South Bend Females 40 to 60: 11%
South Bend Males Over 60: 7%
South Bend Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in South Bend
South Bend Household Average Size: 2.45 people
South Bend Median Household Income: $ 32,439
South Bend Median Value of Homes: $ 66,200
Law Enforcement in South Bend
Reported crimes in the South Bend area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 16
Forcible rape: 78
Robbery: 324
Aggravated assault: 350
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 716
Burglary: 1,716
Larceny-theft: 4,596
Motor vehicle theft: 541
Arson: 74
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,393
South Bend Location Information
Elevation: 725 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 36.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Bend
Argos 1.0 Miles
Indian Village 2.2 Miles
Roseland 2.3 Miles
Georgetown (St Joseph County) 3.4 Miles
Gulivoire Park 4.8 Miles
Mishawaka 4.9 Miles
Granger 8.7 Miles
Osceola 9.1 Miles
Niles 10.1 Miles
Lakeville 11.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest South Bend
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 57.0 Miles
Ft Wayne 69.6 Miles
Chicago 73.1 Miles
Grand Rapids 93.4 Miles
Joliet 95.4 Miles
Naperville 98.2 Miles
Aurora 107.0 Miles
Lansing 113.1 Miles
Milwaukee 126.3 Miles
Indianapolis 132.5 Miles
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Facts
The number of recent new users of methamphetamine nonmedically was 318,000 in 2004. Between 2002 and 2004, the number of methamphetamine initiates remained level at around 300,000 per year. The average age of new users was 18.9 years in 2002, 20.4 years in 2003, and 22.1 years in 2004. The U.S. government agencies primarily responsible for apprehending cocaine traffickers are the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Border Patrol, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Drug abuse statistics effectively highlight the severity of the increasing seriousness of drug dependency and addiction in today's society. These drug abuse statistics not only demonstrate the relatively easy availability of drugs but the serious need for treatment and substance abuse facilities. Of particular concern is the correlation of the drug abuse statistics and the national trends in domestic violence and child abuse. Startling drug abuse statistics for the year 2007 indicate that more than 7.5 million residents of the U.S. required treatment for illegal drug use. In addition to the number of citizens requiring treatment, drug abuse statistics further indicate that more than 6.2 million residents needed but did not receive treatment for illegal drug use. Approximately 70% of persons using illegal drugs made no effort to receive treatment for their dependency or addiction. By conducting interviews with outpatients who had been cocaine users, researchers have identified three phases that occur after a person stops taking the drug: The crash occurs when a person who has used cocaine for an extended period suddenly stops taking the drug. In this state, the person becomes extremely exhausted. The crash can last between nine hours and four days. At the beginning of the crash, the person feels a craving for cocaine, irritability, dysphoria, and agitation. In the middle of the crash, the individual yearns for sleep. In the late crash, the person sleeps excessively. Some individuals may suffer from extreme depression in the early stages of the crash (especially those who have suffered from depression in the past). They may think about or try to commit suicide. Even first-time users of cocaine can experience the crash, depending on how high the dose and how long the period of use. |
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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".
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