




East Grand Rapids, Michigan
East Grand Rapids, MI Profile
East Grand Rapids, MI, population 10,764 , is located
in Michigan's Kent county,
about 3.3 miles from Grand Rapids and 55.4 miles from Lansing.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of East Grand Rapids has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the East Grand Rapids area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
East Grand Rapids Statistics
East Grand Rapids Gender Information
Males in East Grand Rapids: 5,160 (48%)
Females in East Grand Rapids: 5,604 (52%)
As % of Population in East Grand Rapids
Race Diversity in East Grand Rapids
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in East Grand Rapids
Age Diversity in East Grand Rapids
Median Age in East Grand Rapids: 36.8 (Males in East Grand Rapids: 36.0, Females in East Grand Rapids: 37.7)
East Grand Rapids Males Under 20: 17%
East Grand Rapids Females Under 20: 17%
East Grand Rapids Males 20 to 40: 10%
East Grand Rapids Females 20 to 40: 11%
East Grand Rapids Males 40 to 60: 15%
East Grand Rapids Females 40 to 60: 17%
East Grand Rapids Males Over 60: 6%
East Grand Rapids Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in East Grand Rapids
East Grand Rapids Household Average Size: 2.81 people
East Grand Rapids Median Household Income: $ 84,772
East Grand Rapids Median Value of Homes: $ 202,600
Law Enforcement in East Grand Rapids
Reported crimes in the East Grand Rapids area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 37
Burglary: 44
Larceny-theft: 132
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,690
East Grand Rapids Location Information
Elevation: 756 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids 3.3 Miles
Wyoming 5.2 Miles
Kentwood 5.3 Miles
Forest Hills 6.2 Miles
Northview 7.2 Miles
Comstock Park 7.4 Miles
Cutlerville 7.4 Miles
Grandville 8.1 Miles
Walker 9.0 Miles
Jenison 9.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest East Grand Rapids
(Population 100,000+)
Grand Rapids 3.3 Miles
Lansing 55.4 Miles
South Bend 93.0 Miles
Flint 97.4 Miles
Ann Arbor 106.5 Miles
Milwaukee 116.4 Miles
Livonia 121.5 Miles
Ft Wayne 127.6 Miles
Chicago 128.7 Miles
Gary 128.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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