




Ionia, Michigan
Ionia, MI Profile
Ionia, MI, population 10,569 , is located
in Michigan's Ionia county,
about 30.3 miles from Grand Rapids and 31.5 miles from Lansing.
In the 90's the population of Ionia has grown by about 78%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ionia has been growing at an annual rate of 4.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ionia area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Ionia Statistics
Ionia Gender Information
Males in Ionia: 7,201 (68%)
Females in Ionia: 3,368 (32%)
As % of Population in Ionia
Race Diversity in Ionia
White: 71%
African American: 22%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Ionia
Age Diversity in Ionia
Median Age in Ionia: 26.5 (Males in Ionia: 25.4, Females in Ionia: 33.2)
Ionia Males Under 20: 14%
Ionia Females Under 20: 10%
Ionia Males 20 to 40: 40%
Ionia Females 20 to 40: 9%
Ionia Males 40 to 60: 11%
Ionia Females 40 to 60: 7%
Ionia Males Over 60: 3%
Ionia Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Ionia
Ionia Household Average Size: 2.53 people
Ionia Median Household Income: $ 38,289
Ionia Median Value of Homes: $ 77,300
Law Enforcement in Ionia
Reported crimes in the Ionia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 16
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 13
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 262
Burglary: 46
Larceny-theft: 225
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,577
Ionia Location Information
Elevation: 660 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ionia
Lyons 6.3 Miles
Muir 6.5 Miles
Saranac 8.2 Miles
Belding 11.0 Miles
Pewamo 11.4 Miles
Portland 11.8 Miles
Clarksville 13.3 Miles
Hubbardston 13.7 Miles
Lowell 14.2 Miles
Westphalia 14.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ionia
(Population 100,000+)
Grand Rapids 30.3 Miles
Lansing 31.5 Miles
Flint 70.0 Miles
Ann Arbor 84.5 Miles
Livonia 97.3 Miles
Sterling Heights 107.4 Miles
South Bend 108.5 Miles
Warren 109.6 Miles
Detroit 112.6 Miles
Toledo 119.9 Miles
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Facts
Methadone was developed in Nazi Germany in 1939 because of wartime shortages of morphine. The German scientists called it Amidon and used it as a painkiller. At the end of World War II (1939–1945), the American pharmaceutical company Eli Lilly began clinical trials of the substance. Lilly called it "methadone." The drug has also been marketed as Dolophine, leading to nicknames such as "dolls" and "dollies." Methadone was found to be an effective, long-lasting painkiller and cough suppressant. According to a report issued by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), in 1950 researchers began using methadone to treat the many symptoms of withdrawal associated with heroin dependence. Heroin addicts typically need two to three "FIXES" of the drug each day to ward off the wide range of symptoms that occur when the brain craves opiates. The desperate search to buy the illegal drug leads some addicts into criminal behavior, ranging from theft and burglary to prostitution and drug-dealing. People with opiate addictions feel trapped by their dependency. The desperation is sometimes described as a "monkey on the back." Scientific studies have shown that babies born to marijuana users were shorter, weighed less, and had smaller head sizes than those born to mothers who did not use the drug. Smaller babies are more likely to develop health problems. Prevention efforts must target not only individuals, but also couples, social networks, and the broader community of drug users and their sex partners. Risky behaviors typically occur in the context of social groups. Community-based outreach interventions that engage these groups can be highly effective in reducing risks and preventing the spread of infection. Behavioral norms that permit drug users to share injection equipment also need to be modified within the community. Relying on opinion leaders within these groups can be an effective strategy to influence the drug-using behaviors of individuals and their social networks. The Dangers of Oxycontin Abuse: Oxycontin is a powerful analgesic that has adverse effects in the central nervous system. They are especially dangerous with other CNS depressants such as alcohol, benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium), or other oxycodone or hydrocodone drugs. Even small doses of Oxycontin with any of these combinations can cause severe central nervous depression. Overdose from Oxycontin with or without other drugs can cause a loved one to “nod out” and become unconscious. Breathing becomes labored, and patients may go into pulmonary failure and cardiac arrest. If you suspect an Oxycontin overdose, it is imperative that you call emergency personnel. Long term Oxycontin abuse leads to addiction, so acute cessation of the drug causes withdraw symptoms. If you believe your loved one is addicted, proper tapering and therapy is needed for the physical and psychological effects that are present. |
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".
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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.
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