




Dearborn Heights, Michigan
Dearborn Heights, MI Profile
Dearborn Heights, MI, population 58,264 , is located
in Michigan's Wayne county,
about 4.6 miles from Livonia and 11.6 miles from Detroit.
In the 90's the population of Dearborn Heights has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dearborn Heights has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Dearborn Heights area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Dearborn Heights Statistics
Dearborn Heights Gender Information
Males in Dearborn Heights: 28,106 (48%)
Females in Dearborn Heights: 30,158 (52%)
As % of Population in Dearborn Heights
Race Diversity in Dearborn Heights
White: 92%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Dearborn Heights
Age Diversity in Dearborn Heights
Median Age in Dearborn Heights: 38.9 (Males in Dearborn Heights: 37.3, Females in Dearborn Heights: 40.5)
Dearborn Heights Males Under 20: 13%
Dearborn Heights Females Under 20: 12%
Dearborn Heights Males 20 to 40: 14%
Dearborn Heights Females 20 to 40: 13%
Dearborn Heights Males 40 to 60: 12%
Dearborn Heights Females 40 to 60: 13%
Dearborn Heights Males Over 60: 9%
Dearborn Heights Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Dearborn Heights
Dearborn Heights Household Average Size: 2.47 people
Dearborn Heights Median Household Income: $ 48,222
Dearborn Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 110,200
Law Enforcement in Dearborn Heights
Reported crimes in the Dearborn Heights area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 63
Aggravated assault: 78
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 268
Burglary: 276
Larceny-theft: 962
Motor vehicle theft: 384
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,786
Dearborn Heights Location Information
Land Area: 11.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dearborn Heights
Garden City 3.1 Miles
Redford 3.4 Miles
Inkster 3.5 Miles
Livonia 4.6 Miles
Dearborn 5.1 Miles
Melvindale 6.3 Miles
Allen Park 6.4 Miles
Westland 6.6 Miles
Taylor 6.7 Miles
Wayne 6.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dearborn Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Livonia 4.6 Miles
Detroit 11.6 Miles
Warren 15.9 Miles
Sterling Heights 20.9 Miles
Ann Arbor 23.6 Miles
Toledo 48.8 Miles
Flint 51.3 Miles
Lansing 70.8 Miles
Cleveland 99.7 Miles
Akron 125.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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