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Grosse Pointe Farms, MI Profile
Grosse Pointe Farms, MI, population 9,764 , is located
in Michigan's Wayne county,
about 8.4 miles from Warren and 9.5 miles from Detroit.
In the 90's the population of Grosse Pointe Farms has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Grosse Pointe Farms has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Grosse Pointe Farms area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Grosse Pointe Farms Statistics
Grosse Pointe Farms Gender Information
Males in Grosse Pointe Farms: 4,641 (48%)
Females in Grosse Pointe Farms: 5,123 (52%)
As % of Population in Grosse Pointe Farms
Race Diversity in Grosse Pointe Farms
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Grosse Pointe Farms
Age Diversity in Grosse Pointe Farms
Median Age in Grosse Pointe Farms: 43.1 (Males in Grosse Pointe Farms: 42.1, Females in Grosse Pointe Farms: 43.8)
Grosse Pointe Farms Males Under 20: 14%
Grosse Pointe Farms Females Under 20: 14%
Grosse Pointe Farms Males 20 to 40: 8%
Grosse Pointe Farms Females 20 to 40: 9%
Grosse Pointe Farms Males 40 to 60: 16%
Grosse Pointe Farms Females 40 to 60: 17%
Grosse Pointe Farms Males Over 60: 10%
Grosse Pointe Farms Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe Farms Household Average Size: 2.57 people
Grosse Pointe Farms Median Household Income: $ 100,153
Grosse Pointe Farms Median Value of Homes: $ 294,000
Law Enforcement in Grosse Pointe Farms
Reported crimes in the Grosse Pointe Farms area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 21
Burglary: 28
Larceny-theft: 124
Motor vehicle theft: 33
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,905
Grosse Pointe Farms Location Information
Land Area: 2.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 9.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Grosse Pointe Farms
Grosse Pointe 1.9 Miles
Grosse Pointe Shores 2.1 Miles
Harper Woods 2.3 Miles
Grosse Pointe Woods 2.5 Miles
Grosse Pointe Park 3.3 Miles
Eastpointe 5.2 Miles
St Clair Shores 6.1 Miles
Roseville 6.5 Miles
Hamtramck 8.1 Miles
Warren 8.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Grosse Pointe Farms
(Population 100,000+)
Warren 8.4 Miles
Detroit 9.5 Miles
Sterling Heights 13.8 Miles
Livonia 23.7 Miles
Ann Arbor 43.7 Miles
Flint 58.1 Miles
Toledo 61.8 Miles
Lansing 87.6 Miles
Cleveland 88.0 Miles
Akron 116.0 Miles
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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.
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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