




Southfield, Michigan
Southfield, MI Profile
Southfield, MI, population 78,296 , is located
in Michigan's Oakland county,
about 9.9 miles from Livonia and 9.9 miles from Warren.
In the 90's the population of Southfield has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Southfield has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Southfield area were higher than Michigan's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Michigan average.
Southfield Statistics
Southfield Gender Information
Males in Southfield: 35,955 (46%)
Females in Southfield: 42,341 (54%)
As % of Population in Southfield
Race Diversity in Southfield
White: 39%
African American: 54%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Southfield
Age Diversity in Southfield
Median Age in Southfield: 38.3 (Males in Southfield: 36.0, Females in Southfield: 40.4)
Southfield Males Under 20: 12%
Southfield Females Under 20: 12%
Southfield Males 20 to 40: 14%
Southfield Females 20 to 40: 15%
Southfield Males 40 to 60: 13%
Southfield Females 40 to 60: 16%
Southfield Males Over 60: 8%
Southfield Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Southfield
Southfield Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Southfield Median Household Income: $ 51,802
Southfield Median Value of Homes: $ 151,200
Law Enforcement in Southfield
Reported crimes in the Southfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 34
Robbery: 139
Aggravated assault: 897
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,373
Burglary: 754
Larceny-theft: 2,499
Motor vehicle theft: 1,126
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,608
Southfield Location Information
Elevation: 684 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 26.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Southfield
Lathrup Village 1.6 Miles
Oak Park 2.2 Miles
Berkley 2.8 Miles
Huntington Woods 2.9 Miles
Beverly Hills 3.5 Miles
Bingham Farms 3.9 Miles
Pleasant Ridge 4.1 Miles
Royal Oak 4.1 Miles
Ferndale 4.5 Miles
Bloomfield Township 4.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Southfield
(Population 100,000+)
Livonia 9.9 Miles
Warren 9.9 Miles
Sterling Heights 12.3 Miles
Detroit 13.3 Miles
Ann Arbor 29.3 Miles
Flint 44.2 Miles
Toledo 58.5 Miles
Lansing 70.2 Miles
Cleveland 103.4 Miles
Grand Rapids 128.8 Miles
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Facts
Affinity = in crude terms, the "strength" of the interaction between a ligand and a receptor. When two ligands exist at equimolar concentration, the ligand whose affinity is higher will tend to displace the other from a receptor, assuming the low-affinity ligand is bound reversibly to the receptor. Drunk driving, or driving under the influence, means that a person's ability to drive has been impaired by the consumption of alcohol. In the United States, the amount of alcohol in a person's system can be determined quickly through a breathalyzer test. Other ways to test a person's blood alcohol level include blood tests, urine tests, and sobriety field tests. In some states, a driver can choose which test he or she wants to take, but if the test reveals a level of intoxication of 0.08% or higher, the person is legally considered to be driving drunk. A driver must submit to all of these tests, with the exception of the field tests, if a police officer requests one. In some states, failure to do so results in a driver losing his or her license for up to one year. Because of its easy synthesis, PCP is frequently used as either an additive in drugs such as MDMA, cocaine, and methamphetamine, or substituted for and sold on the street as THC (active ingredient in marijuana), cannabinol, mescaline, psilocybin, LSD, amphetamine, and other psychedelics. Among 19–22 year olds, the percentage of youths reporting that most or all of their friends used benzodiazepine increased, from 1.9% in 1980 to 2.1% in 2000. There was also an increase of 0.9% in the number of 19 to 22 year olds who reported that most or all of their friends used benzodiazepines from 1999 to 2000. The percentage of young adults aged 19–22 years who reported that they had any exposure to benzodiazepines also increased from 14.3% in 1999 to 18.5% in 2000, an increase of 4.3%. This was decreased, however, from responses in 1980, when a full 29.6% of young adults in this age group reported having any exposure to benzodiazepines. In those saying they were often exposed to benzodiazepine use, the percentage again increased, from 1.5% in 1999 to 1.7% in 2000, an increase of 0.2%. Lifetime use of benzodiazepines has decreased slighty over the years, but this reduction has been minimal. According to the results from an annual survey done by SAMSHA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, of the United States Department of Health), use of tranquilizers or benzodiazepines has decreased. Data from SAMSHA's 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse shows that in persons aged 18–25, lifetime use of tranquilizers decreased from7.9% in 1999 to 7.4% in 2000. Past year usage of tranquilizers in this age group also decreased, from 3.1% in 1999, to 3.0% in 2000. Finally, past month usage of tranquilizers in the 18 to 25-year-old respondents to the survey decreased, from 1.1% in 1999, to 1.0% in 2000. |
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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