




Washta, Iowa
Washta, IA Profile
Washta, IA, population 282 , is located
in Iowa's Cherokee county,
about 83.7 miles from Sioux Falls and 91.8 miles from Omaha.
In the 90's the population of Washta has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Washta has been declining at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Washta Statistics
Washta Gender Information
Males in Washta: 137 (49%)
Females in Washta: 145 (51%)
As % of Population in Washta
Race Diversity in Washta
White: 100%
As % of Population in Washta
Age Diversity in Washta
Median Age in Washta: 37.8 (Males in Washta: 38.2, Females in Washta: 37.3)
Washta Males Under 20: 13%
Washta Females Under 20: 15%
Washta Males 20 to 40: 12%
Washta Females 20 to 40: 12%
Washta Males 40 to 60: 13%
Washta Females 40 to 60: 12%
Washta Males Over 60: 10%
Washta Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Washta
Washta Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Washta Median Household Income: $ 30,673
Washta Median Value of Homes: $ 28,100
Washta Location Information
Elevation: 1,140 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Washta
Quimby 5.4 Miles
Correctionville 7.8 Miles
Pierson 7.9 Miles
Cushing 8.0 Miles
Holstein 10.6 Miles
Kingsley 12.8 Miles
Cherokee 14.7 Miles
Anthon 15.0 Miles
Meriden 15.7 Miles
Galva 16.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Washta
(Population 100,000+)
Sioux Falls 83.7 Miles
Omaha 91.8 Miles
Des Moines 127.5 Miles
Lincoln 132.2 Miles
Minneapolis 206.6 Miles
St Paul 209.8 Miles
Cedar Rapids 212.0 Miles
Topeka 244.0 Miles
Kansas City 246.1 Miles
Kansas City 247.7 Miles
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Facts
Methamphetamine can cause brain damage that results in slower motor and cognitive functioning—even in users who take the drug for less than a year—according to two studies published in the March 2001 issue of the American Journal of Psychiatry. Over time, the damage that meth use does to dopamine receptors appears to seriously reduce the overall level of dopamine in the brain. This can result in symptoms like those of Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, stroke, and epilepsy, characterized by shaking and difficulty with walking, movement, coordination, and memory. While binge drinking isn't a good idea any time, there are certain circumstances where it is far more lethal. It's easy to get caught up in chugging beer at a party or taking a dare from a friend to down an entire bottle of schnapps, but these are exactly what kill teen binge drinkers every year. Most teens who die from an alcohol overdose are labeled as an accidental death or a choking victim (usually on their own vomit), but the truth is far worse. They drank so much alcohol that it actually stopped their organs from working and they passed out and died. Many of them received absolutely no help because their friends assumed it was normal to pass out, when in reality, they were slowly dying. On April 21, 2005, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) released the findings of its 2004 study on the abuse of drugs among U.S. teenagers. The PDFA's Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, better known as PATS, indicated that the trend in teen drug use in the early part of the twenty-first century involves prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The authors of the study see this as a sign that "Rx and OTC medicine abuse has penetrated teen culture." Millions of teens are using prescription drugs without a doctor's order, prompting the media to dub these young adults "Generation Rx." According to PATS, 10 percent of American teenagers, or 2.3 million young people, have tried prescription stimulants like Adderall without a doctor's prescription. The teens in the study reported that they obtained the stimulants from fellow classmates or from their own home medicine cabinets. Health-Care Costs. In 1992, total estimated spending for health-care services was $18.8 billion for alcohol problems and the medical consequences of heavy drinking. Specialized services for the treatment of alcohol problems cost $5.6 billion. These services included detoxification and rehabilitation programs as well as prevention, training, and research expenditures. Costs of treatment for health problems caused by alcohol were estimated at $13.2 billion. |
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.
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 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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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