




Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA Profile
Newton, IA, population 15,579 , is located
in Iowa's Jasper county,
about 29.8 miles from Des Moines and 75.4 miles from Cedar Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Newton has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Newton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Newton area were lower than Iowa's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Iowa average.
Newton Statistics
Newton Gender Information
Males in Newton: 7,415 (48%)
Females in Newton: 8,164 (52%)
As % of Population in Newton
Race Diversity in Newton
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Newton
Age Diversity in Newton
Median Age in Newton: 39.1 (Males in Newton: 37.4, Females in Newton: 41.0)
Newton Males Under 20: 13%
Newton Females Under 20: 13%
Newton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Newton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Newton Males 40 to 60: 13%
Newton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Newton Males Over 60: 9%
Newton Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Newton
Newton Household Average Size: 2.25 people
Newton Median Household Income: $ 40,345
Newton Median Value of Homes: $ 79,000
Law Enforcement in Newton
Reported crimes in the Newton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 96
Burglary: 93
Larceny-theft: 439
Motor vehicle theft: 16
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,499
Newton Location Information
Land Area: 9.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Newton
Lambs Grove 1.6 Miles
Kellogg 7.4 Miles
Reasnor 8.5 Miles
Baxter 10.2 Miles
Colfax 10.3 Miles
Oakland Acres 11.8 Miles
Prairie City 11.9 Miles
Monroe 12.6 Miles
Mingo 13.0 Miles
Sully 13.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Newton
(Population 100,000+)
Des Moines 29.8 Miles
Cedar Rapids 75.4 Miles
Omaha 152.8 Miles
Peoria 193.0 Miles
Independence 194.3 Miles
Kansas City 197.1 Miles
Kansas City 197.2 Miles
Lincoln 198.2 Miles
Overland Park 206.5 Miles
Rockford 207.1 Miles
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Facts
Writing fraudulent prescriptions on stolen prescription pads is a common practice used to obtain prescription drugs. Another means of getting prescription drugs such as benzodiazepines is by buying the drug from a patient who was legitimately prescribed the medication. These "legitimate" patients can be friends, parents, relatives, or even people on the street offering their prescriptions in exchange for money. Kansas has passed new DUI laws over the past few years. Now, a first time DUI offender with a BAC level below 0.15% has to face having his or her license suspended for 30 days. Following those 30 days, a license permitting the offender to drive only to work and school is issued for an additional 330 days. It's not uncommon for teens to talk about stealing medication from their parents' medicine cabinets. Instead of taking illegal substances commonly sold in back alleys, many teens today tell of having prescription parties where they gather at someone's home, mix their parents' prescription pills in a bowl, and then help themselves to whichever pill looks most appealing. The problem is most teens have no idea what medications they are taking and which medications may cause serious problems, even death, if taken with other medications or alcohol. You may be telling yourself that you engage in drinking so that you can reduce your anxiety or get rid of the sorrow that you feel. In much the same way, you may be trying to stay away from an injurious situation or may be looking for something better, more helpful, or less sad. |
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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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