



Andover, Minnesota
Andover, MN Profile
Andover, MN, population 26,588 , is located
in Minnesota's Anoka county,
about 17.6 miles from Minneapolis and 22.2 miles from St Paul.
In the 90's the population of Andover has grown by about 75%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Andover has been growing at an annual rate of 2.7 percent.
Andover Statistics
Andover Gender Information
Males in Andover: 13,519 (51%)
Females in Andover: 13,069 (49%)
As % of Population in Andover
Race Diversity in Andover
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Andover
Age Diversity in Andover
Median Age in Andover: 31.9 (Males in Andover: 31.8, Females in Andover: 32.1)
Andover Males Under 20: 19%
Andover Females Under 20: 18%
Andover Males 20 to 40: 15%
Andover Females 20 to 40: 15%
Andover Males 40 to 60: 14%
Andover Females 40 to 60: 13%
Andover Males Over 60: 2%
Andover Females Over 60: 3%
Economics in Andover
Andover Household Average Size: 3.28 people
Andover Median Household Income: $ 76,241
Andover Median Value of Homes: $ 159,900
Andover Location Information
Elevation: 891 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 34.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Andover
Ham Lake 2.3 Miles
Anoka 5.3 Miles
Blaine 5.7 Miles
Champlin 6.0 Miles
East Bethel 7.4 Miles
Oak Grove 7.6 Miles
Coon Rapids 7.8 Miles
Ramsey 7.9 Miles
Lexington 8.9 Miles
Circle Pines 9.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Andover
(Population 100,000+)
Minneapolis 17.6 Miles
St Paul 22.2 Miles
Sioux Falls 204.8 Miles
Cedar Rapids 237.8 Miles
Madison 244.1 Miles
Des Moines 251.8 Miles
Green Bay 263.0 Miles
Rockford 293.1 Miles
Omaha 305.5 Miles
Milwaukee 307.3 Miles
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Facts
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA’s) 2001–2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC), which is one of the largest comorbidity studies ever conducted, included extensive questions about alcohol and tobacco use. NESARC data confirmed the widespread use of alcohol with tobacco: Approximately 46 million adults used both alcohol and tobacco in the past year, and approximately 6.2 million adults reported both an AUD and dependence on nicotine. A drug causes dependence if it produces some effect that makes the user want to use the drug again and thus try to get more of it. Such a drug sets off a chemical action in the brain that alters the user's thinking, feelings, and activities in a way that is usually (but not always) experienced as pleasurable or rewarding. The user wants to have that experience again, so the act of taking the drug is reinforced. Thus the drug is called a reinforcer. A drug must have a reinforcing effect if it is to become addictive, but it is important to recognize that reinforcement is not the same as addiction. Reinforcement is an essential mechanism for survival, learning, and adaptation. Drinking water because we are thirsty, eating food because we are hungry, and escaping so as to avoid harm are all types of reinforcement by natural and necessary behaviors. Addictive drugs, although they produce a reinforcing effect, serve no necessary biological function. Agonist = a compound that will bind to a receptor to form a complex which elicits a full pharmacological response, peculiar to the nature of the receptor involved. Addiction and the Family Role 2, The Hero. The Hero is the one who needs to make the family, and role players, look good. They ignore the problem and present things in a positive manner as if the roles within the family did not exist. The Hero is the perfectionist. If they overcome this role they can play an important part in the addiction recovery process. The underlying feelings are fear, guilt, and shame. |
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 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".
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).
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.
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.
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