




Lake Orion, Michigan
Lake Orion, MI Profile
Lake Orion, MI, population 2,715 , is located
in Michigan's Oakland county,
about 17.7 miles from Sterling Heights and 23.8 miles from Warren.
In the 90's the population of Lake Orion has declined by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lake Orion has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lake Orion area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Michigan average.
Lake Orion Statistics
Lake Orion Gender Information
Males in Lake Orion: 1,349 (50%)
Females in Lake Orion: 1,366 (50%)
As % of Population in Lake Orion
Race Diversity in Lake Orion
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lake Orion
Age Diversity in Lake Orion
Median Age in Lake Orion: 38.1 (Males in Lake Orion: 36.4, Females in Lake Orion: 39.9)
Lake Orion Males Under 20: 12%
Lake Orion Females Under 20: 11%
Lake Orion Males 20 to 40: 16%
Lake Orion Females 20 to 40: 14%
Lake Orion Males 40 to 60: 15%
Lake Orion Females 40 to 60: 13%
Lake Orion Males Over 60: 6%
Lake Orion Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Lake Orion
Lake Orion Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Lake Orion Median Household Income: $ 51,311
Lake Orion Median Value of Homes: $ 167,400
Law Enforcement in Lake Orion
Reported crimes in the Lake Orion area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 478
Burglary: 9
Larceny-theft: 69
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,233
Lake Orion Location Information
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake Orion
Oxford 3.1 Miles
Auburn Hills 6.7 Miles
Lake Angelus 7.1 Miles
Leonard 7.4 Miles
Rochester 9.0 Miles
Village of Clarkston 9.8 Miles
Rochester Hills 9.8 Miles
Waterford 10.0 Miles
Pontiac 10.4 Miles
Metamora 11.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lake Orion
(Population 100,000+)
Sterling Heights 17.7 Miles
Warren 23.8 Miles
Flint 27.6 Miles
Livonia 29.4 Miles
Detroit 32.9 Miles
Ann Arbor 43.3 Miles
Lansing 66.9 Miles
Toledo 79.2 Miles
Cleveland 119.0 Miles
Grand Rapids 123.7 Miles
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Facts
Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and convulsions occur with methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses, and if not treated immediately, can result in death. Methamphetamine use, production, and distribution are regulated under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA). Production, possession, trafficking for the purpose of trafficking/exportation, and importation/exportation (with certain exceptions) are illegal in Canada. First Use: First use, or "initiation," of drug use of prescription painkillers is a disturbing trend. In 2007, of the 2.7 million people, aged 12 and older using a drug for the first time, 60.1 percent were under the age of 18 when they first used. Of the same number, 30.6 of those were medications that can be found in a medicine cabinet, including pain killers and sedatives. When a pregnant woman is addicted to drugs, her baby can also become addicted while still inside the womb. As a newborn, the baby then suffers painful withdrawal symptoms, just as an adult going through withdrawal does. Newborns that have been exposed to drugs in utero, or in the mother's womb, experience other problems as well. Those whose mothers smoked marijuana, for example, often have low birth weight, which makes it difficult for them to stay healthy and grow, tremors, and vision problems. Those exposed to narcotics suffer from such disorders as diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, hiccups, rapid breathing, and high-pitched crying. About 30 percent of women infected with the AIDS virus will pass the virus on to the fetus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That was the case for Mary, a former heroin addict, who has been straight for seven years. But when she was on drugs, she contracted HIV from a dirty needle. Her third child, now age two, was born with AIDS. "I watch my baby getting sicker every day," Mary says. "I wake up every day knowing that I didn't just mess up my life, but that I poisoned my baby. I cry every day for her." Most babies with AIDS do not live much past childhood. But most drug-exposed babies do. And as these children grow up, they often have disabilities, sometimes for the rest of their lives. These disabilities can by physical, such as breathing and digestive problems, slow reflexes, and poor coordination; mental, such as being slow learners; emotional, such as rarely smiling or laughing; and social, such as having trouble making friends. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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