




Alma, Michigan
Alma, MI Profile
Alma, MI, population 9,275 , is located
in Michigan's Gratiot county,
about 45.0 miles from Lansing and 55.2 miles from Flint.
In the 90's the population of Alma has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Alma has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Alma area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Alma Statistics
Alma Gender Information
Males in Alma: 4,173 (45%)
Females in Alma: 5,102 (55%)
As % of Population in Alma
Race Diversity in Alma
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Alma
Age Diversity in Alma
Median Age in Alma: 32.5 (Males in Alma: 30.6, Females in Alma: 33.9)
Alma Males Under 20: 14%
Alma Females Under 20: 16%
Alma Males 20 to 40: 13%
Alma Females 20 to 40: 16%
Alma Males 40 to 60: 10%
Alma Females 40 to 60: 11%
Alma Males Over 60: 7%
Alma Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Alma
Alma Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Alma Median Household Income: $ 33,536
Alma Median Value of Homes: $ 70,900
Law Enforcement in Alma
Reported crimes in the Alma area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 10
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 118
Burglary: 27
Larceny-theft: 196
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,424
Alma Location Information
Elevation: 736 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Alma
St Louis 3.4 Miles
Ithaca 6.6 Miles
Breckenridge 9.5 Miles
Shepherd 10.2 Miles
Perrinton 13.6 Miles
Mt Pleasant 16.1 Miles
Ashley 16.2 Miles
Merrill 16.8 Miles
Carson City 16.8 Miles
Maple Rapids 19.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Alma
(Population 100,000+)
Lansing 45.0 Miles
Flint 55.2 Miles
Grand Rapids 58.4 Miles
Ann Arbor 90.1 Miles
Livonia 96.3 Miles
Sterling Heights 99.2 Miles
Warren 103.5 Miles
Detroit 109.3 Miles
Toledo 131.3 Miles
South Bend 142.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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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