




Conrad, Iowa
Conrad, IA Profile
Conrad, IA, population 1,055 , is located
in Iowa's Grundy county,
about 57.4 miles from Des Moines and 64.9 miles from Cedar Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Conrad has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Conrad has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Conrad Statistics
Conrad Gender Information
Males in Conrad: 491 (47%)
Females in Conrad: 564 (53%)
As % of Population in Conrad
Race Diversity in Conrad
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Conrad
Age Diversity in Conrad
Median Age in Conrad: 42.6 (Males in Conrad: 39.9, Females in Conrad: 44.5)
Conrad Males Under 20: 14%
Conrad Females Under 20: 13%
Conrad Males 20 to 40: 9%
Conrad Females 20 to 40: 10%
Conrad Males 40 to 60: 14%
Conrad Females 40 to 60: 14%
Conrad Males Over 60: 9%
Conrad Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Conrad
Conrad Household Average Size: 2.32 people
Conrad Median Household Income: $ 42,396
Conrad Median Value of Homes: $ 77,900
Conrad Location Information
Elevation: 1,000 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Conrad
Beaman 2.6 Miles
Liscomb 7.0 Miles
Whitten 7.2 Miles
Gladbrook 8.6 Miles
Albion 9.7 Miles
Lincoln 9.7 Miles
Union 9.8 Miles
Grundy Center 10.9 Miles
Marshalltown 12.2 Miles
Holland 12.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Conrad
(Population 100,000+)
Des Moines 57.4 Miles
Cedar Rapids 64.9 Miles
Omaha 171.6 Miles
Madison 186.2 Miles
St Paul 188.4 Miles
Minneapolis 191.6 Miles
Rockford 193.6 Miles
Peoria 200.5 Miles
Sioux Falls 214.4 Miles
Lincoln 219.7 Miles
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Facts
Among the withdrawal symptoms associated with Cocaine use are anxiety, paranoia, sleeplessness, weight loss, convulsions and depression (including suicidal thoughts). An cocaine overdose may produce tremors, seizures, and delirium. Death may result from MI, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Patients with extreme clinical toxicity may, on a genetic basis, have decreased (atypical) serum cholinesterase, an enzyme needed for clearance of cocaine. The concurrent use of cocaine and alcohol produces a condensation product, cocaethylene, which has stimulant properties and may contribute to toxicity. Unlike many other abused drugs, methamphetamine is a neurotoxin. This means that it not only affects the release and reuptake of certain brain chemicals such as dopamine, but also damages the neural tissue within the brain. Methamphetamine exposure can damage the areas of the brain related to both cognition and memory. In some cases, even years after discontinuation of use, some brain functioning may not be fully restored to pre-methamphetamine levels. For this reason methamphetamine addiction places an individual at heightened risk of long-term cognitive and psychological problems, including episodes of violent behaviour, paranoia, anxiety, confusion, and insomnia. Long-term use has also been associated with psychotic behaviour, including paranoia, auditory hallucinations, mood disturbances, and delusions. It is nearly impossible to remove the need for substances, or build a life of positive, rewarding relationships, unless you put effort into finding recovery information and building your esteem to help addiction recovery. The relationship between the addiction treatment process and improving self esteem is possibly more critical to understand and develop than any other underlying cause of alcohol and drug addiction. Not only does building self esteem help personal acceptance, it also helps in any recovery attempt. |
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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