



Cape Girardeau, Missouri
Cape Girardeau, MO Profile
Cape Girardeau, MO, population 35,349 , is located
in Missouri's Cape Girardeau county,
about 98.6 miles from St Louis and 117.0 miles from Evansville.
In the 90's the population of Cape Girardeau has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cape Girardeau has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cape Girardeau area were higher than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Cape Girardeau Statistics
Cape Girardeau Gender Information
Males in Cape Girardeau: 16,695 (47%)
Females in Cape Girardeau: 18,654 (53%)
As % of Population in Cape Girardeau
Race Diversity in Cape Girardeau
White: 87%
African American: 9%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Cape Girardeau
Age Diversity in Cape Girardeau
Median Age in Cape Girardeau: 33.6 (Males in Cape Girardeau: 31.8, Females in Cape Girardeau: 35.3)
Cape Girardeau Males Under 20: 13%
Cape Girardeau Females Under 20: 14%
Cape Girardeau Males 20 to 40: 16%
Cape Girardeau Females 20 to 40: 16%
Cape Girardeau Males 40 to 60: 11%
Cape Girardeau Females 40 to 60: 12%
Cape Girardeau Males Over 60: 8%
Cape Girardeau Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau Household Average Size: 2.24 people
Cape Girardeau Median Household Income: $ 32,452
Cape Girardeau Median Value of Homes: $ 88,800
Law Enforcement in Cape Girardeau
Reported crimes in the Cape Girardeau area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 13
Robbery: 37
Aggravated assault: 31
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 229
Burglary: 284
Larceny-theft: 1,681
Motor vehicle theft: 60
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,646
Cape Girardeau Location Information
Elevation: 354 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 23.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau">East Cape Girardeau 1.4 Miles
Scott City 6.2 Miles
Thebes 6.7 Miles
Kelso 8.2 Miles
Dutchtown 8.6 Miles
Gordonville 8.9 Miles
Jackson 9.7 Miles
Commerce 11.0 Miles
Chaffee 11.5 Miles
Delta 14.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cape Girardeau
(Population 100,000+)
St Louis 98.6 Miles
Evansville 117.0 Miles
Clarksville 130.9 Miles
Memphis 152.1 Miles
Nashville 170.8 Miles
Springfield 172.8 Miles
Springfield 208.2 Miles
Louisville 215.7 Miles
Peoria 234.4 Miles
Little Rock 235.3 Miles
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Facts
Traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death for persons aged 6–33. About 45% of these fatalities are in alcohol-related crashes. Reference to the hemp plant (cannabis) appears as early as 2700 B.C. in a Chinese manuscript. European explorers arriving to the New World first observed the plant in 1545. It was considered to be such a useful crop that early Jamestown settlers in 1607 began its cultivation and later in Virginia farmers were fined for not growing hemp; in 1617, it was introduced into England. From the seventeenth to the mid-twentieth century marijuana was considered as a household drug useful for treating such maladies as headaches, menstrual cramps, and toothaches. From 1913-38 a stronger variety of the marijuana plant was cultivated by American drug companies for use in their drug products. It was called Cannabis americana. Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. These substances may be “street” or “illicit” drugs, illegal due to their high potential for addiction and abuse. They also may be drugs obtained with a prescription, used for pleasure rather than for medical reasons. On emotional level marijuana dangers include isolation, depression and an increase in anxiety. Uncomfortable feelings and fear also lead to more use of the drug that can make for more problems. Studies show that over time, individuals who become physically and/or emotionally dependent on marijuana can find that they are falling behind on basic fundamental life skills that are being acquired by peers in the same age range. This can lead to self-esteem problems as self-reinforcement abilities deteriorate and confidence diminishes. So why doesn't the pot smoker stop smoking pot? |
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".
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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