




Berkeley, Missouri
Berkeley, MO Profile
Berkeley, MO, population 10,063 , is located
in Missouri's St. Louis county,
about 11.4 miles from St Louis and 81.2 miles from Springfield.
In the 90's the population of Berkeley has declined by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Berkeley has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Berkeley area were higher than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Missouri average.
Berkeley Statistics
Berkeley Gender Information
Males in Berkeley: 4,526 (45%)
Females in Berkeley: 5,537 (55%)
As % of Population in Berkeley
Race Diversity in Berkeley
White: 21%
African American: 77%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Berkeley
Age Diversity in Berkeley
Median Age in Berkeley: 31.0 (Males in Berkeley: 27.9, Females in Berkeley: 33.3)
Berkeley Males Under 20: 17%
Berkeley Females Under 20: 18%
Berkeley Males 20 to 40: 12%
Berkeley Females 20 to 40: 15%
Berkeley Males 40 to 60: 9%
Berkeley Females 40 to 60: 13%
Berkeley Males Over 60: 6%
Berkeley Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Berkeley
Berkeley Household Average Size: 2.76 people
Berkeley Median Household Income: $ 32,219
Berkeley Median Value of Homes: $ 51,400
Law Enforcement in Berkeley
Reported crimes in the Berkeley area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 27
Aggravated assault: 84
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,208
Burglary: 111
Larceny-theft: 366
Motor vehicle theft: 162
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,380
Berkeley Location Information
Elevation: 535 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Berkeley
Kinloch 1.0 Miles
Calverton Park 1.2 Miles
Ferguson 1.6 Miles
Cool Valley 2.2 Miles
Edmundson 2.2 Miles
Hazelwood 2.4 Miles
Florissant 2.4 Miles
Dellwood 2.5 Miles
Woodson Terrace 2.5 Miles
St John 2.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Berkeley
(Population 100,000+)
St Louis 11.4 Miles
Springfield 81.2 Miles
Peoria 139.8 Miles
Evansville 159.9 Miles
Springfield 193.6 Miles
Independence 221.0 Miles
Clarksville 224.0 Miles
Joliet 225.5 Miles
Kansas City 229.8 Miles
Kansas City 232.5 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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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