




Slater, Iowa
Slater, IA Profile
Slater, IA, population 1,306 , is located
in Iowa's Story county,
about 19.5 miles from Des Moines and 105.1 miles from Cedar Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Slater has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Slater has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Slater Statistics
Slater Gender Information
Males in Slater: 633 (48%)
Females in Slater: 673 (52%)
As % of Population in Slater
Race Diversity in Slater
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Slater
Age Diversity in Slater
Median Age in Slater: 37.7 (Males in Slater: 35.1, Females in Slater: 39.8)
Slater Males Under 20: 16%
Slater Females Under 20: 13%
Slater Males 20 to 40: 12%
Slater Females 20 to 40: 13%
Slater Males 40 to 60: 14%
Slater Females 40 to 60: 14%
Slater Males Over 60: 6%
Slater Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Slater
Slater Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Slater Median Household Income: $ 45,417
Slater Median Value of Homes: $ 93,000
Slater Location Information
Elevation: 1,030 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Slater
Sheldahl 1.3 Miles
Huxley 4.2 Miles
Kelley 5.1 Miles
Alleman 5.3 Miles
Madrid 7.5 Miles
Polk City 7.6 Miles
Cambridge 7.8 Miles
Luther 9.5 Miles
Elkhart 10.0 Miles
Ankeny 10.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Slater
(Population 100,000+)
Des Moines 19.5 Miles
Cedar Rapids 105.1 Miles
Omaha 124.5 Miles
Lincoln 172.2 Miles
Sioux Falls 192.2 Miles
Independence 196.6 Miles
Kansas City 197.6 Miles
Kansas City 197.9 Miles
Overland Park 207.0 Miles
St Paul 214.1 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol detoxification is the process of letting the body rid itself of alcohol while managing the alcohol withdrawal symptoms in a harm-free environment. This type of treatment is commonly done under the supervision of a medical doctor and is often employed as the first step in alcohol treatment. The first time fifteen-year-old Paige tried cocaine was in the bathroom at her public high school. "These girls had set up lines on the counter space right under the mirror. No teacher would ever come into the student bathrooms so no one worried that we'd get caught." According to a study by the U.S. Department of Justice, 70 percent of public school students think drugs are easy to get at school. Fifty-two percent of private school students surveyed believed drugs were available in their schools. Justin, a fifteen-year-old private school student, said that if you get the word out in homeroom that you're looking for a specific drug, by lunchtime you can get it delivered to your table. Adult or college-age dealers often set up student networks to extend their drug territory into the high schools and middle schools. One thirty-year-old dealer bragged that he bought a new BMW with suburban Chicago high school students' lunch money. Jennifer, seventeen, says marijuana use during the school day is common. "There are people who smoke a joint in a car outside school, and when they come in, you can just smell it on them. There are a lot of people doing it." Drugs are passed unseen between students in the crowded hallways, slipped into lockers, exchanged in the cafeteria during lunch, in the locker rooms in gym class, in cars in the parking lot, behind the bleachers, and in the bathrooms. Many teenage drug dealers carry beepers so they can be reached at any time. Several schools across the country have now banned beepers, claiming they are being used to facilitate the drug trade. According to the statistics, there are a lot more drugs in the schools than there are students who are caught using or selling them, due both to the administration's ignorance and to students' loyalties to each other. Small doses of speed (one line, one pill) wear off 3-8 hours later, leaving you fatigued but not exhausted. Hence the strong temptation to "top up", slang for taking another dose, and continue speeding. This staves off the comedown but increases its severity. Eventually you face a "crash" rather than a manageable come down. It is the fear of the crash which often keeps users on weekend--even week--long "speedruns". The THC content may vary greatly, depending on the genetic strain of the plant, the part of the plant involved (for example, the leaves or the flowers), and the maturity of the plant. The THC content of plants used for hemp production, such as those that grow wild in the U.S. Midwest, may be negligible to zero; marijuana produced from plants known for high drug content, such as sensemilla, may contain 2 to 3 percent THC. Manicured plants, from which the leaves are carefully separated and only the new leaves used for drug effect, may contain 3 to 4 percent THC. Hashish, which represents the ultimate in manicuring, generally contains 4 to 8 percent THC. |
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.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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