




Kalamazoo, Michigan
Kalamazoo, MI Profile
Kalamazoo, MI, population 77,145 , is located
in Michigan's Kalamazoo county,
about 46.6 miles from Grand Rapids and 54.1 miles from South Bend.
In the 90's the population of Kalamazoo has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kalamazoo has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Kalamazoo Statistics
Kalamazoo Gender Information
Males in Kalamazoo: 37,198 (48%)
Females in Kalamazoo: 39,947 (52%)
As % of Population in Kalamazoo
Race Diversity in Kalamazoo
White: 71%
African American: 21%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Kalamazoo
Age Diversity in Kalamazoo
Median Age in Kalamazoo: 26.1 (Males in Kalamazoo: 25.2, Females in Kalamazoo: 27.3)
Kalamazoo Males Under 20: 15%
Kalamazoo Females Under 20: 15%
Kalamazoo Males 20 to 40: 20%
Kalamazoo Females 20 to 40: 20%
Kalamazoo Males 40 to 60: 9%
Kalamazoo Females 40 to 60: 10%
Kalamazoo Males Over 60: 5%
Kalamazoo Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Kalamazoo Median Household Income: $ 31,189
Kalamazoo Median Value of Homes: $ 80,700
Kalamazoo Location Information
Land Area: 24.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kalamazoo
Eastwood 2.0 Miles
Westwood 2.5 Miles
Parchment 2.7 Miles
Comstock Northwest 3.8 Miles
Portage 6.3 Miles
Galesburg 8.7 Miles
Greater Galesburg 8.7 Miles
Richland 8.9 Miles
Plainwell 10.7 Miles
Mattawan 11.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kalamazoo
(Population 100,000+)
Grand Rapids 46.6 Miles
South Bend 54.1 Miles
Lansing 60.8 Miles
Ft Wayne 83.7 Miles
Ann Arbor 95.2 Miles
Gary 102.6 Miles
Flint 108.7 Miles
Chicago 110.2 Miles
Toledo 113.1 Miles
Livonia 114.4 Miles
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Facts
Those who come from a family still needing assistance with alcoholism or drug addiction, may be required to develop new relationships to fill needs for family and belonging. Sometimes the family of origin is unable, or unwilling to make necessary changes. Being polite is encouraged, but there is no obligation to attend functions or please family members. On occasion, a complete change of life, or lifestyle is necessary to overcome addiction, which can include finding ‘new’ family members. Starting new traditions with children can ease transition to new choices and habits. In cases where feelings of resentment are held, meetings may be advised and can be highly benefitial. As new, supportive friendships and acquaintances are developed anger with respect to loss and lack of attention from the family of origin usually lessen. Alcohol increases the risk of heart attack. Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol does not protect against heart attack. Alcohol increases the damaging kind of blood fat, which may increase the risk of a heart attack. Alcohol abuse increases the risk of stroke. The NIDA Monitoring the Future survey of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders found that the nonmedical use of opioids, tranquilizers, sedatives/barbiturates, and amphetamines was unchanged between 2003 and 2004. Specifically, the survey found that 5.0 percent of 12th-graders reported using OxyContin without a prescription in the past year, and 9.3 percent reported using Vicodin, making Vicodin one of the most commonly abused licit drugs in this population. Past year, nonmedical use of tranquilizers (e.g., Valium, Xanax) in 2004 was 2.5 percent for 8th-graders, 5.1 percent for 10th-graders, and 7.3 percent for 12th-graders. Also within the past year, 6.5 percent of 12th-graders used sedatives/ barbiturates (e.g., Amytal, Nembutal) nonmedically, and 10.0 percent used amphetamines (e.g., Ritalin, Benzedrine). Scientific research since the mid-1970s shows that drug abuse treatment can help many drug abusing offenders change their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards drug abuse, avoid relapse, and successfully remove themselves from a life of substance abuse and crime. It is true that legal pressure might be needed to get a person into treatment and help them stay there. Once in a treatment program, however, even those who are not motivated to change at first can eventually become engaged in a continuing treatment process. |
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".
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.
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.
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 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.
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