




Port Huron, Michigan
Port Huron, MI Profile
Port Huron, MI, population 32,338 , is located
in Michigan's St. Clair county,
about 40.9 miles from Sterling Heights and 45.9 miles from Warren.
In the 90's the population of Port Huron has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Port Huron has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Port Huron area were higher than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Michigan average.
Port Huron Statistics
Port Huron Gender Information
Males in Port Huron: 15,379 (48%)
Females in Port Huron: 16,959 (52%)
As % of Population in Port Huron
Race Diversity in Port Huron
White: 87%
African American: 8%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Port Huron
Age Diversity in Port Huron
Median Age in Port Huron: 34.0 (Males in Port Huron: 32.1, Females in Port Huron: 36.0)
Port Huron Males Under 20: 15%
Port Huron Females Under 20: 14%
Port Huron Males 20 to 40: 14%
Port Huron Females 20 to 40: 15%
Port Huron Males 40 to 60: 11%
Port Huron Females 40 to 60: 12%
Port Huron Males Over 60: 7%
Port Huron Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Port Huron
Port Huron Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Port Huron Median Household Income: $ 31,327
Port Huron Median Value of Homes: $ 84,800
Law Enforcement in Port Huron
Reported crimes in the Port Huron area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 23
Robbery: 23
Aggravated assault: 147
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 596
Burglary: 202
Larceny-theft: 906
Motor vehicle theft: 89
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,695
Port Huron Location Information
Land Area: 8.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 4.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Port Huron
Marysville 5.1 Miles
St Clair 10.8 Miles
Emmett 17.3 Miles
Marine City 17.7 Miles
Memphis 18.2 Miles
Richmond 20.2 Miles
Lexington 21.2 Miles
Yale 21.8 Miles
Croswell 23.3 Miles
Armada 24.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Port Huron
(Population 100,000+)
Sterling Heights 40.9 Miles
Warren 45.9 Miles
Detroit 54.3 Miles
Livonia 63.0 Miles
Flint 63.9 Miles
Ann Arbor 82.0 Miles
Toledo 107.3 Miles
Cleveland 108.4 Miles
Lansing 109.3 Miles
Erie 132.7 Miles
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Facts
During the three decades that heroin use was legal in America, heroin abuse occurred throughout the country and affected people of both sexes and of all social classes and races. When heroin was made illegal in 1924, however, abuse of the drug became most prevalent in the inner cities. As a result, heroin abuse faded from the view of mainstream America, and addiction stopped being considered a problem that could affect nearly anyone. Instead, the drug would come to be dismissed by most Americans as something that could affect only the inner-city poor. Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, University College London, and University of Technology in Germany have found that ecstasy users and past-users perform worse than non-users on tasks associated with the serotonin system in the brain, such as learning, memory, and attention. This research also suggests that ecstasy use is associated with long-term depression and anxiety, even among people who had not used for more than six months. Another study showed ecstasy users to have decreased blood flow to the brain (thought to be regulated by serotonin), and that the reduction in blood flow depended on dose, meaning there was a greater decrease among participants who had used ecstasy more often. Similarly, memory and learning impairment was more profound among people who had used ecstasy more often. Drug and alcohol abuse can take a huge toll on friends and family. It is not uncommon for friends and family to question at what point they need to intervene, how serious the situation is, and how much help the affected loved one is going to need in order to recover. All people have habits, or behaviors that are repeated so often that they become almost automatic. In this sense habit is not necessarily good or bad. As applied to drug use, however, habit refers to regular, persistent use of a drug in amounts that may create some risk for the user, and over which the user does not have complete voluntary control. A drug habit implies that the drug use has become a concern on the part of the user or friends, family, or coworkers, but it may not yet be clear that the user needs treatment. |
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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