




Fairfax, Iowa
Fairfax, IA Profile
Fairfax, IA, population 889 , is located
in Iowa's Linn county,
about 9.3 miles from Cedar Rapids and 96.9 miles from Des Moines.
In the 90's the population of Fairfax has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fairfax has been growing at an annual rate of 13.5 percent.
Fairfax Statistics
Fairfax Gender Information
Males in Fairfax: 443 (50%)
Females in Fairfax: 446 (50%)
As % of Population in Fairfax
Race Diversity in Fairfax
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Fairfax
Age Diversity in Fairfax
Median Age in Fairfax: 37.3 (Males in Fairfax: 35.5, Females in Fairfax: 38.1)
Fairfax Males Under 20: 16%
Fairfax Females Under 20: 15%
Fairfax Males 20 to 40: 12%
Fairfax Females 20 to 40: 13%
Fairfax Males 40 to 60: 13%
Fairfax Females 40 to 60: 13%
Fairfax Males Over 60: 8%
Fairfax Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Fairfax
Fairfax Household Average Size: 2.72 people
Fairfax Median Household Income: $ 57,850
Fairfax Median Value of Homes: $ 105,400
Fairfax Location Information
Elevation: 760 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fairfax
Walford 4.0 Miles
Atkins 6.8 Miles
Swisher 6.8 Miles
Norway 7.3 Miles
Shueyville 8.4 Miles
Cedar Rapids 9.3 Miles
Hiawatha 9.5 Miles
Palo 10.2 Miles
Ely 10.6 Miles
Newhall 11.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fairfax
(Population 100,000+)
Cedar Rapids 9.3 Miles
Des Moines 96.9 Miles
Rockford 140.0 Miles
Peoria 142.0 Miles
Madison 145.2 Miles
Aurora 178.7 Miles
Springfield 184.3 Miles
Naperville 187.4 Miles
Joliet 192.9 Miles
Milwaukee 212.2 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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