



Royal Oak, Michigan
Royal Oak, MI Profile
Royal Oak, MI, population 60,062 , is located
in Michigan's Oakland county,
about 6.0 miles from Warren and 8.6 miles from Sterling Heights.
In the 90's the population of Royal Oak has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Royal Oak has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Royal Oak area were lower than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Michigan average.
Royal Oak Statistics
Royal Oak Gender Information
Males in Royal Oak: 29,302 (49%)
Females in Royal Oak: 30,760 (51%)
As % of Population in Royal Oak
Race Diversity in Royal Oak
White: 95%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Royal Oak
Age Diversity in Royal Oak
Median Age in Royal Oak: 36.9 (Males in Royal Oak: 35.1, Females in Royal Oak: 38.9)
Royal Oak Males Under 20: 10%
Royal Oak Females Under 20: 9%
Royal Oak Males 20 to 40: 19%
Royal Oak Females 20 to 40: 17%
Royal Oak Males 40 to 60: 13%
Royal Oak Females 40 to 60: 14%
Royal Oak Males Over 60: 7%
Royal Oak Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Royal Oak
Royal Oak Household Average Size: 2.06 people
Royal Oak Median Household Income: $ 52,252
Royal Oak Median Value of Homes: $ 149,400
Law Enforcement in Royal Oak
Reported crimes in the Royal Oak area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 42
Aggravated assault: 52
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 173
Burglary: 275
Larceny-theft: 1,078
Motor vehicle theft: 155
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,539
Royal Oak Location Information
Land Area: 11.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Royal Oak
Pleasant Ridge 1.3 Miles
Huntington Woods 1.3 Miles
Madison Heights 2.0 Miles
Ferndale 2.1 Miles
Berkley 2.2 Miles
Hazel Park 2.8 Miles
Oak Park 2.8 Miles
Clawson 3.0 Miles
Lathrup Village 4.0 Miles
Southfield 4.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Royal Oak
(Population 100,000+)
Warren 6.0 Miles
Sterling Heights 8.6 Miles
Detroit 12.0 Miles
Livonia 13.5 Miles
Ann Arbor 33.3 Miles
Flint 45.5 Miles
Toledo 60.9 Miles
Lansing 73.8 Miles
Cleveland 101.2 Miles
Akron 128.5 Miles
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Facts
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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
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.
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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