




Gladwin, Michigan
Gladwin, MI Profile
Gladwin, MI, population 3,001 , is located
in Michigan's Gladwin county,
about 78.1 miles from Flint and 86.4 miles from Lansing.
In the 90's the population of Gladwin has grown by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gladwin has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gladwin area were higher than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Gladwin Statistics
Gladwin Gender Information
Males in Gladwin: 1,354 (45%)
Females in Gladwin: 1,647 (55%)
As % of Population in Gladwin
Race Diversity in Gladwin
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Gladwin
Age Diversity in Gladwin
Median Age in Gladwin: 37.9 (Males in Gladwin: 33.6, Females in Gladwin: 42.0)
Gladwin Males Under 20: 14%
Gladwin Females Under 20: 14%
Gladwin Males 20 to 40: 13%
Gladwin Females 20 to 40: 13%
Gladwin Males 40 to 60: 10%
Gladwin Females 40 to 60: 12%
Gladwin Males Over 60: 9%
Gladwin Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Gladwin
Gladwin Household Average Size: 2.28 people
Gladwin Median Household Income: $ 29,598
Gladwin Median Value of Homes: $ 70,700
Law Enforcement in Gladwin
Reported crimes in the Gladwin area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 461
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 98
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,883
Gladwin Location Information
Elevation: 786 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gladwin
Beaverton 6.8 Miles
Harrison 15.8 Miles
Harrison 15.9 Miles
Coleman 16.3 Miles
Clare 18.0 Miles
Farwell 21.5 Miles
Sanford 22.0 Miles
Sterling 23.3 Miles
Prudenville 23.4 Miles
West Branch 23.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gladwin
(Population 100,000+)
Flint 78.1 Miles
Lansing 86.4 Miles
Grand Rapids 92.0 Miles
Sterling Heights 121.5 Miles
Ann Arbor 124.3 Miles
Livonia 125.3 Miles
Warren 127.3 Miles
Detroit 135.3 Miles
Toledo 167.1 Miles
Green Bay 179.0 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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".
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.
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.
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