




Allen Park, Michigan
Allen Park, MI Profile
Allen Park, MI, population 29,376 , is located
in Michigan's Wayne county,
about 9.9 miles from Detroit and 10.5 miles from Livonia.
In the 90's the population of Allen Park has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Allen Park has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Allen Park area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Allen Park Statistics
Allen Park Gender Information
Males in Allen Park: 13,995 (48%)
Females in Allen Park: 15,381 (52%)
As % of Population in Allen Park
Race Diversity in Allen Park
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Allen Park
Age Diversity in Allen Park
Median Age in Allen Park: 41.0 (Males in Allen Park: 39.2, Females in Allen Park: 42.8)
Allen Park Males Under 20: 12%
Allen Park Females Under 20: 12%
Allen Park Males 20 to 40: 12%
Allen Park Females 20 to 40: 12%
Allen Park Males 40 to 60: 13%
Allen Park Females 40 to 60: 14%
Allen Park Males Over 60: 10%
Allen Park Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Allen Park
Allen Park Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Allen Park Median Household Income: $ 51,992
Allen Park Median Value of Homes: $ 118,900
Law Enforcement in Allen Park
Reported crimes in the Allen Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 28
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 151
Burglary: 141
Larceny-theft: 473
Motor vehicle theft: 154
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,627
Allen Park Location Information
Land Area: 7.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Allen Park
Lincoln Park 1.7 Miles
Melvindale 2.5 Miles
Southgate 3.1 Miles
Taylor 3.2 Miles
Ecorse 3.5 Miles
River Rouge 4.1 Miles
Wyandotte 4.3 Miles
Dearborn 4.8 Miles
Inkster 5.7 Miles
Riverview 6.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Allen Park
(Population 100,000+)
Detroit 9.9 Miles
Livonia 10.5 Miles
Warren 17.9 Miles
Sterling Heights 24.2 Miles
Ann Arbor 26.4 Miles
Toledo 44.7 Miles
Flint 57.6 Miles
Lansing 76.0 Miles
Cleveland 94.0 Miles
Akron 119.4 Miles
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Facts
It is ironic to note the fact that multitudes of people who are alcohol dependent lead demanding and busy lives and have jobs, vehicles, pets, families, houses, and have numerous possessions similar to individuals who are not alcohol dependent. Many of these “functional” alcohol dependent individuals may have never been cited for drunk driving and may have been lucky enough to avoid all alcohol induced legal difficulties. In spite of this fortunate situation, however, these alcohol addicted people need to drink in order to live on a daily basis while keeping up their facade as they interact with the world outside. Ask anyone who has seen them when they are in a drunken stupor or on an extended bingeing episode or ask a family member about the problem drinker’s alcoholism, nevertheless, and they will be quick to articulate the real truth about the drinker's situation, the essentials about the alcohol dependent individual’s drinking circumstances, and the facts about his or her alcohol produced difficulties. 77.6% of women age 12 and older reported ever using alcohol, while 60% reported past year use and 45.1% reported using alcohol in the past month. Rohypnol has been used to help ease withdrawal symptoms from other drugs such as heroin. Withdrawal symptoms occur when the user gradually cuts back on the amount of a drug being taken until it can be discontinued entirely. Such symptoms include a variety of physical and psychological effects, depending on the drug. Cocaine users have taken Rohypnol to help come down after a drug-using binge. Specifically, Rohypnol has been known to help with the DEPRESSION that may occur after using STIMULANTS like cocaine. Some use it as a cure for a hangover, the uncomfortable feelings—such as the pounding headache, upset stomach, and trembling feelings—that often occur after a bout of heavy drinking. Criminals worldwide have used the power of Rohypnol in a variety of crimes. Both females and males have been victims of Rohypnol-assisted crimes. Rapists have used this sedative-hypnotic to incapacitate their victims so they can overpower them with ease. Thieves have also used Rohypnol to knock out people so they could steal money and credit cards from their wallets. Conservative estimates from the early 1900s reported that the United States had four hundred thousand addicts. Initial research established that addiction may take only two to three months to develop, depending upon the method of ingestion; injection was the fastest route to addiction, followed by smoking and then oral consumption. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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