




Howell, Michigan
Howell, MI Profile
Howell, MI, population 9,232 , is located
in Michigan's Livingston county,
about 25.5 miles from Ann Arbor and 30.6 miles from Flint.
In the 90's the population of Howell has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Howell has been growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Howell area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Howell Statistics
Howell Gender Information
Males in Howell: 4,521 (49%)
Females in Howell: 4,711 (51%)
As % of Population in Howell
Race Diversity in Howell
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Howell
Age Diversity in Howell
Median Age in Howell: 33.3 (Males in Howell: 31.2, Females in Howell: 35.8)
Howell Males Under 20: 14%
Howell Females Under 20: 12%
Howell Males 20 to 40: 18%
Howell Females 20 to 40: 16%
Howell Males 40 to 60: 11%
Howell Females 40 to 60: 12%
Howell Males Over 60: 5%
Howell Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Howell
Howell Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Howell Median Household Income: $ 43,958
Howell Median Value of Homes: $ 127,400
Law Enforcement in Howell
Reported crimes in the Howell area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 158
Burglary: 61
Larceny-theft: 191
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,782
Howell Location Information
Elevation: 922 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Howell
Fowlerville 8.2 Miles
Brighton 9.3 Miles
Pinckney 10.4 Miles
Webberville 13.1 Miles
Argentine 13.4 Miles
Byron 14.9 Miles
Whitmore Lake 15.0 Miles
Linden 16.2 Miles
Stockbridge 16.7 Miles
Milford 16.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Howell
(Population 100,000+)
Ann Arbor 25.5 Miles
Flint 30.6 Miles
Lansing 33.0 Miles
Livonia 33.7 Miles
Sterling Heights 45.8 Miles
Warren 46.8 Miles
Detroit 49.0 Miles
Toledo 68.0 Miles
Grand Rapids 91.6 Miles
Ft Wayne 119.4 Miles
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Facts
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Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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 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.
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.
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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