




Johnston, Iowa
Johnston, IA Profile
Johnston, IA, population 8,649 , is located
in Iowa's Polk county,
about 6.8 miles from Des Moines and 108.3 miles from Cedar Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Johnston has grown by about 84%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Johnston has been growing at an annual rate of 7.8 percent.
Johnston Statistics
Johnston Gender Information
Males in Johnston: 4,249 (49%)
Females in Johnston: 4,400 (51%)
As % of Population in Johnston
Race Diversity in Johnston
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Johnston
Age Diversity in Johnston
Median Age in Johnston: 36.3 (Males in Johnston: 34.7, Females in Johnston: 37.7)
Johnston Males Under 20: 17%
Johnston Females Under 20: 14%
Johnston Males 20 to 40: 12%
Johnston Females 20 to 40: 13%
Johnston Males 40 to 60: 14%
Johnston Females 40 to 60: 15%
Johnston Males Over 60: 5%
Johnston Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Johnston
Johnston Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Johnston Median Household Income: $ 76,094
Johnston Median Value of Homes: $ 187,400
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 101
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Johnston Location Information
Elevation: 830 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Johnston
Urbandale 3.3 Miles
Saylorville 3.5 Miles
Grimes 4.9 Miles
Clive 5.0 Miles
Windsor Heights 5.2 Miles
Ankeny 6.2 Miles
West Des Moines 6.7 Miles
Des Moines 6.8 Miles
Polk City 6.8 Miles
Granger 8.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Johnston
(Population 100,000+)
Des Moines 6.8 Miles
Cedar Rapids 108.3 Miles
Omaha 119.6 Miles
Lincoln 165.8 Miles
Independence 182.5 Miles
Kansas City 183.6 Miles
Kansas City 183.9 Miles
Overland Park 193.1 Miles
Sioux Falls 200.5 Miles
Topeka 209.4 Miles
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Facts
56% of students in grade 5 to 12 say that alcohol advertising encourages them to drink. In the United States, drivers over the age of 21 are considered to be intoxicated if they drive with a blood alcohol content of .08 or greater or drive under the influence of an intoxicant, legal prescription medications, illegal or controlled substances, or other chemical substances. It is also illegal to drive with a detectable amount of any restricted or controlled substance present in the bloodstream. Lifetime nonmedical pain reliever prevalence among youths aged 12 to 17 increased from 2001 (9.6 percent) to 2002 (11.2 percent), continuing an increasing trend from 1989 (1.2 percent). Among young adults aged 18 to 25, the rate increased from 19.4 percent in 2001 to 22.1 percent in 2002. The young adult rate had been 6.8 percent in 1992. Cocaine. From 2004 to 2005 the number of cocaine users nationally held steady at approximately 2.4 million. There were 872,000 first time cocaine users in 2005. The number of cocaine related emergency department visits has spiked in recent years, from 193,034 emergency department mentions of cocaine in 2001, to 383,350 in 2004. |
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).
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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