




Grand Rapids, Michigan
Grand Rapids, MI Profile
Grand Rapids, MI, population 197,800 , is located
in Michigan's Kent county,
about 58.6 miles from Lansing and 93.4 miles from South Bend.
In the 90's the population of Grand Rapids has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Grand Rapids has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Grand Rapids area were higher than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Michigan average.
Grand Rapids Statistics
Grand Rapids Gender Information
Males in Grand Rapids: 96,761 (49%)
Females in Grand Rapids: 101,039 (51%)
As % of Population in Grand Rapids
Race Diversity in Grand Rapids
White: 67%
African American: 20%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Grand Rapids
Age Diversity in Grand Rapids
Median Age in Grand Rapids: 30.4 (Males in Grand Rapids: 29.4, Females in Grand Rapids: 31.7)
Grand Rapids Males Under 20: 16%
Grand Rapids Females Under 20: 15%
Grand Rapids Males 20 to 40: 17%
Grand Rapids Females 20 to 40: 17%
Grand Rapids Males 40 to 60: 10%
Grand Rapids Females 40 to 60: 11%
Grand Rapids Males Over 60: 6%
Grand Rapids Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids Household Average Size: 2.57 people
Grand Rapids Median Household Income: $ 37,224
Grand Rapids Median Value of Homes: $ 91,100
Law Enforcement in Grand Rapids
Reported crimes in the Grand Rapids area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 11
Forcible rape: 68
Robbery: 533
Aggravated assault: 1,458
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,050
Burglary: 2,048
Larceny-theft: 6,569
Motor vehicle theft: 709
Arson: 89
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,730
Grand Rapids Location Information
Land Area: 44.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids">East Grand Rapids 3.3 Miles
Wyoming 3.9 Miles
Comstock Park 5.2 Miles
Walker 5.7 Miles
Grandville 6.1 Miles
Kentwood 6.6 Miles
Northview 6.6 Miles
Jenison 7.4 Miles
Cutlerville 8.5 Miles
Forest Hills 9.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Grand Rapids
(Population 100,000+)
Lansing 58.6 Miles
South Bend 93.4 Miles
Flint 100.3 Miles
Ann Arbor 109.8 Miles
Milwaukee 113.3 Miles
Livonia 124.7 Miles
Chicago 127.2 Miles
Gary 127.9 Miles
Ft Wayne 129.8 Miles
Sterling Heights 136.5 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol problems are preventable and treatable in older adults, and counselors can play a vital role in older adults' recovery efforts. Additional research needs to be conducted to explore more deeply the most effective counseling interventions with this population. Until these empirical data are collected and made available, it is safe to assume that a counselor's knowledge of substance abuse and issues related to aging as well as skills in establishing rapport, developing trust, and providing a safe environment for open and honest communication will serve this population well. The pharmacology of cannabis is complicated by the presence of a wide range of cannabinoids. At small doses, cannabis produces euphoria, relief of anxiety, sedation and drowsiness. In some respects, the effects are similar to those caused by alcohol. Anandamide has been identified as the endogenous ligand for the cannabinoid receptor and has pharmacological properties similar to those of THC. When cannabis is smoked, THC can be detected in plasma within seconds of inhalation; it has a half-life of 2 hours. Following smoking of the equivalent of 10–15 mg over a period of 5–7 minutes, peak plasma levels of Δ9-THC are around 100 μg/L. It is highly lipophilic and widely distributed in the body. Two active metabolites are formed: 11-hydroxy-Δ9-THC and 8β-hydroxy-Δ9-THC. The first is further metabolised to Δ9-THC-11-oic acid. Two inactive substances are also formed — 8α-hydroxy-Δ9-THC and 8α,11-dihydroxy-Δ9-THC — and many other minor metabolites, most of which appear in the urine and faeces as glucuronide conjugates. Some metabolites can be detected in the urine for up to 2 weeks following smoking or ingestion. There is little evidence for damage to organ systems among moderate users, but consumption with tobacco carries all of the risks of that substance. Most interest in the adverse properties of cannabis has centred on its association with schizophrenia, although it is still unclear if there is a causative relation between mental health and cannabis. Fatalities directly attributable to cannabis are rare. Inhalants irritate the breathing passages, sometimes provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds. Children of alcoholics score lower on tests measuring cognitive and verbal skills than non-COAs. Lacking requisite skills to express themselves can impact academic performance, relationships, and job interviews. The lack of these skills do, however, imply that COAs are intellectually impaired. COAs are also shown to have difficulty with abstraction and conceptual reasoning, both of which play an important role in problem-solving academically and otherwise. |
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".
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 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.
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.
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.
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