




Missouri Valley, Iowa
Missouri Valley, IA Profile
Missouri Valley, IA, population 2,992 , is located
in Iowa's Harrison county,
about 20.8 miles from Omaha and 66.2 miles from Lincoln.
In the 90's the population of Missouri Valley has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Missouri Valley has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Missouri Valley Statistics
Missouri Valley Gender Information
Males in Missouri Valley: 1,410 (47%)
Females in Missouri Valley: 1,582 (53%)
As % of Population in Missouri Valley
Race Diversity in Missouri Valley
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Missouri Valley
Age Diversity in Missouri Valley
Median Age in Missouri Valley: 38.0 (Males in Missouri Valley: 35.0, Females in Missouri Valley: 40.3)
Missouri Valley Males Under 20: 13%
Missouri Valley Females Under 20: 13%
Missouri Valley Males 20 to 40: 14%
Missouri Valley Females 20 to 40: 13%
Missouri Valley Males 40 to 60: 11%
Missouri Valley Females 40 to 60: 12%
Missouri Valley Males Over 60: 8%
Missouri Valley Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Missouri Valley
Missouri Valley Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Missouri Valley Median Household Income: $ 36,594
Missouri Valley Median Value of Homes: $ 74,100
Missouri Valley Location Information
Elevation: 1,019 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Missouri Valley
Modale 7.8 Miles
Logan 7.9 Miles
Magnolia 9.7 Miles
Ft Calhoun 10.0 Miles
Blair 12.3 Miles
Mondamin 12.7 Miles
Crescent 13.3 Miles
Woodbine 15.8 Miles
Neola 15.9 Miles
Underwood 16.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Missouri Valley
(Population 100,000+)
Omaha 20.8 Miles
Lincoln 66.2 Miles
Des Moines 117.9 Miles
Sioux Falls 144.0 Miles
Topeka 173.8 Miles
Kansas City 181.5 Miles
Kansas City 183.4 Miles
Independence 187.4 Miles
Overland Park 189.3 Miles
Cedar Rapids 221.1 Miles
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Facts
Dried coca leaves contain up to 1 % cocaine. They are processed into cocaine hydrochloride in clandestine laboratories. The leaves are moistened with lime water or other alkali and extracted with kerosene (paraffin). The dissolved cocaine is extracted from the kerosene with sulfuric acid to produce an aqueous solution of cocaine sulfate. This solution is neutralised with lime, causing cocaine base (coca paste) to precipitate. Coca paste is redissolved in sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate is added to destroy cinnamoylcocaine and other impurities. The filtered solution is again treated with alkali to precipitate the free base, which is dissolved in acetone or other solvents. Concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to the solution, causing cocaine hydrochloride to settle out as a solid residue. In 2002 and 2003, an estimated 88.2 percent of persons aged 21 or older (175.6 million) were lifetime alcohol users, whereas an estimated 11.8 percent (23.5 million) were lifetime nondrinkers. Over half of lifetime alcohol users (52.7 percent) had used one or more illicit drugs at some time in their life, compared to 8.0 percent of lifetime nondrinkers. Among persons who had used an illicit drug in their lifetime, the average age at first illicit drug use was 19 years for lifetime alcohol users, versus 23 years for lifetime nondrinkers. About 10% of teens smoke cigarettes frequently (more than 20 days a month). Tobacco use has serious long-term health consequences and is highly addictive. A teen who uses tobacco for more than a year has more than an 80% chance of becoming dependent on it. Methamphetamine (called crystal meth, ice, or crank) is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in the southwest. In 1997, 4.4% of 12th graders had tried this stimulant at least once. At $10 to $30 a dose, methamphetamine is a popular choice for all-night parties ("raves"). Although many people think that LSD, like heroin, is an old-fashioned drug, annual rates of adolescent LSD use are at their highest in 20 years. In 1997, 4.7% of 8th graders and 13.6% of high school seniors had used LSD at least once. |
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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.
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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