




Valparaiso, Indiana
Valparaiso, IN Profile
Valparaiso, IN, population 27,428 , is located
in Indiana's Porter county,
about 17.0 miles from Gary and 40.1 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Valparaiso has grown by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Valparaiso has been growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Valparaiso area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Valparaiso Statistics
Valparaiso Gender Information
Males in Valparaiso: 13,125 (48%)
Females in Valparaiso: 14,303 (52%)
As % of Population in Valparaiso
Race Diversity in Valparaiso
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Valparaiso
Age Diversity in Valparaiso
Median Age in Valparaiso: 32.7 (Males in Valparaiso: 30.8, Females in Valparaiso: 34.8)
Valparaiso Males Under 20: 13%
Valparaiso Females Under 20: 13%
Valparaiso Males 20 to 40: 17%
Valparaiso Females 20 to 40: 16%
Valparaiso Males 40 to 60: 12%
Valparaiso Females 40 to 60: 12%
Valparaiso Males Over 60: 6%
Valparaiso Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Valparaiso
Valparaiso Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Valparaiso Median Household Income: $ 45,799
Valparaiso Median Value of Homes: $ 121,000
Law Enforcement in Valparaiso
Reported crimes in the Valparaiso area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 78
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 314
Burglary: 66
Larceny-theft: 923
Motor vehicle theft: 38
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,622
Valparaiso Location Information
Elevation: 738 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Valparaiso
South Haven 6.2 Miles
Wanatah 8.9 Miles
Lakes of the Four Seasons 9.0 Miles
Portage 9.3 Miles
Chesterton 9.5 Miles
Westville 9.6 Miles
Porter 9.9 Miles
Hobart 10.8 Miles
Kouts 11.0 Miles
Burns Harbor 11.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Valparaiso
(Population 100,000+)
Gary 17.0 Miles
Chicago 40.1 Miles
South Bend 44.4 Miles
Joliet 53.0 Miles
Naperville 60.2 Miles
Aurora 68.1 Miles
Ft Wayne 103.2 Miles
Milwaukee 116.6 Miles
Rockford 118.4 Miles
Grand Rapids 125.4 Miles
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Facts
Whether you are trying to get off drugs yourself, or helping a friend do so, it's a hard process. There are various methods of getting clean, but it's important that the addict has support, since it is very difficult to do this alone. There are many ways for a friend to show support. Just being there can help, but it isn't the only way to help someone who needs to get clean and quit drugs. Sometimes, tough love is necessary, which is why interventions are so useful. Ketamine is a dangerous drug that can cause rapid loss of consciousness if injected. It produces vivid dreams or hallucinations which may be intense and terrifying. Ketamine can also produce the sensation that the mind is separated from the body. This is called dissociation. When used medically, dissociation is considered to be an unpleasant side effect. Drugs that prevent hallucinations are often given with ketamine when it is used in surgery. Did you know that a popular activity among 8- and 9-year-old children in the U.S. is to paint their fingernails with White-Out and then sniff them during class? Yes, it’s true; they can actually get a bit of a rush from sniffing White-Out. Or deodorant. Or hair spray, nail polish, rubber cement (they roll it into balls and stick it up their nose), lighter fluid, the propellant in cans of whip cream. There are more than 1,000 household and industrial products that are being misused by children and adolescents, and they are the drug of choice in elementary school. Federal surveys have found that by the time a student reaches eighth grade, one in five will have used inhalants. When you are suspecting that your child is drinking or smoking, you should get to the root of the problem. Sit with your child and talk to them. Take up the conversation when you have the time and you are calm. Keep an open mind when you discuss such issues with your child. When we adopt an open attitude, the lines of communication are also kept open. Hence your child will not hesitate to talk to you or take your advice. Try not to be critical and harsh. It won’t help. Be ready for your teen to deny using drugs, if he/she is addicted. They will try to change the topic when addressed to. Don’t get angry or accuse the child of being bad or an embarrassment to the family. If your child develops severe addiction, parents should be prepared for defiance, disagreement, rejection and unreasonable actions. Inquire about professional assistance. |
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.
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.
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.
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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