




Elk Rapids, Michigan
Elk Rapids, MI Profile
Elk Rapids, MI, population 1,700 , is located
in Michigan's Antrim county,
about 130.6 miles from Green Bay and 134.2 miles from Grand Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Elk Rapids has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elk Rapids has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Elk Rapids area were higher than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Elk Rapids Statistics
Elk Rapids Gender Information
Males in Elk Rapids: 826 (49%)
Females in Elk Rapids: 874 (51%)
As % of Population in Elk Rapids
Race Diversity in Elk Rapids
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Elk Rapids
Age Diversity in Elk Rapids
Median Age in Elk Rapids: 43.4 (Males in Elk Rapids: 41.4, Females in Elk Rapids: 45.4)
Elk Rapids Males Under 20: 15%
Elk Rapids Females Under 20: 11%
Elk Rapids Males 20 to 40: 8%
Elk Rapids Females 20 to 40: 10%
Elk Rapids Males 40 to 60: 14%
Elk Rapids Females 40 to 60: 15%
Elk Rapids Males Over 60: 11%
Elk Rapids Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Elk Rapids
Elk Rapids Household Average Size: 2.2 people
Elk Rapids Median Household Income: $ 31,382
Elk Rapids Median Value of Homes: $ 132,400
Law Enforcement in Elk Rapids
Reported crimes in the Elk Rapids area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 58
Burglary: 7
Larceny-theft: 56
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,824
Elk Rapids Location Information
Elevation: 587 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elk Rapids
Bellaire 11.6 Miles
Suttons Bay 12.8 Miles
Greilickville 13.4 Miles
Traverse City 13.6 Miles
Central Lake 14.2 Miles
Kalkaska 16.2 Miles
Mancelona 17.4 Miles
Northport 19.0 Miles
Ellsworth 20.4 Miles
Fife Lake 22.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elk Rapids
(Population 100,000+)
Green Bay 130.6 Miles
Grand Rapids 134.2 Miles
Lansing 155.7 Miles
Flint 156.1 Miles
Milwaukee 178.5 Miles
Sterling Heights 199.6 Miles
Ann Arbor 200.3 Miles
Livonia 203.0 Miles
Warren 205.5 Miles
Detroit 213.4 Miles
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Facts
Those who come from a family still needing assistance with alcoholism or drug addiction, may be required to develop new relationships to fill needs for family and belonging. Sometimes the family of origin is unable, or unwilling to make necessary changes. Being polite is encouraged, but there is no obligation to attend functions or please family members. On occasion, a complete change of life, or lifestyle is necessary to overcome addiction, which can include finding ‘new’ family members. Starting new traditions with children can ease transition to new choices and habits. In cases where feelings of resentment are held, meetings may be advised and can be highly benefitial. As new, supportive friendships and acquaintances are developed anger with respect to loss and lack of attention from the family of origin usually lessen. Alcohol increases the risk of heart attack. Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol does not protect against heart attack. Alcohol increases the damaging kind of blood fat, which may increase the risk of a heart attack. Alcohol abuse increases the risk of stroke. The NIDA Monitoring the Future survey of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders found that the nonmedical use of opioids, tranquilizers, sedatives/barbiturates, and amphetamines was unchanged between 2003 and 2004. Specifically, the survey found that 5.0 percent of 12th-graders reported using OxyContin without a prescription in the past year, and 9.3 percent reported using Vicodin, making Vicodin one of the most commonly abused licit drugs in this population. Past year, nonmedical use of tranquilizers (e.g., Valium, Xanax) in 2004 was 2.5 percent for 8th-graders, 5.1 percent for 10th-graders, and 7.3 percent for 12th-graders. Also within the past year, 6.5 percent of 12th-graders used sedatives/ barbiturates (e.g., Amytal, Nembutal) nonmedically, and 10.0 percent used amphetamines (e.g., Ritalin, Benzedrine). Scientific research since the mid-1970s shows that drug abuse treatment can help many drug abusing offenders change their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards drug abuse, avoid relapse, and successfully remove themselves from a life of substance abuse and crime. It is true that legal pressure might be needed to get a person into treatment and help them stay there. Once in a treatment program, however, even those who are not motivated to change at first can eventually become engaged in a continuing treatment process. |
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.
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.
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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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