



Portage, Michigan
Portage, MI Profile
Portage, MI, population 44,897 , is located
in Michigan's Kalamazoo county,
about 49.7 miles from South Bend and 52.9 miles from Grand Rapids.
In the 90's the population of Portage has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Portage has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Portage area were higher than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Portage Statistics
Portage Gender Information
Males in Portage: 21,528 (48%)
Females in Portage: 23,369 (52%)
As % of Population in Portage
Race Diversity in Portage
White: 91%
African American: 4%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Portage
Age Diversity in Portage
Median Age in Portage: 35.8 (Males in Portage: 34.7, Females in Portage: 36.9)
Portage Males Under 20: 15%
Portage Females Under 20: 14%
Portage Males 20 to 40: 13%
Portage Females 20 to 40: 14%
Portage Males 40 to 60: 13%
Portage Females 40 to 60: 14%
Portage Males Over 60: 7%
Portage Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Portage
Portage Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Portage Median Household Income: $ 49,410
Portage Median Value of Homes: $ 118,700
Law Enforcement in Portage
Reported crimes in the Portage area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 15
Aggravated assault: 77
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 223
Burglary: 321
Larceny-theft: 1,725
Motor vehicle theft: 91
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,714
Portage Location Information
Land Area: 32.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 2.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Portage
Vicksburg 6.1 Miles
Kalamazoo 6.3 Miles
Schoolcraft 6.7 Miles
Comstock Northwest 6.8 Miles
Eastwood 7.2 Miles
Westwood 7.5 Miles
Parchment 8.8 Miles
Galesburg 10.3 Miles
Greater Galesburg 10.3 Miles
Mattawan 10.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Portage
(Population 100,000+)
South Bend 49.7 Miles
Grand Rapids 52.9 Miles
Lansing 63.9 Miles
Ft Wayne 77.6 Miles
Ann Arbor 95.0 Miles
Gary 100.2 Miles
Chicago 109.1 Miles
Toledo 110.6 Miles
Flint 111.5 Miles
Livonia 114.6 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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