
De Soto, Missouri
De Soto, MO Profile
De Soto, MO, population 6,375 , is located
in Missouri's Jefferson county,
about 38.9 miles from St Louis and 125.0 miles from Springfield.
In the 90's the population of De Soto has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of De Soto has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the De Soto area were higher than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Missouri average.
De Soto Statistics
De Soto Gender Information
Males in De Soto: 2,971 (47%)
Females in De Soto: 3,404 (53%)
As % of Population in De Soto
Race Diversity in De Soto
White: 97%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in De Soto
Age Diversity in De Soto
Median Age in De Soto: 37.3 (Males in De Soto: 34.1, Females in De Soto: 39.9)
De Soto Males Under 20: 14%
De Soto Females Under 20: 14%
De Soto Males 20 to 40: 13%
De Soto Females 20 to 40: 13%
De Soto Males 40 to 60: 11%
De Soto Females 40 to 60: 12%
De Soto Males Over 60: 8%
De Soto Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in De Soto
De Soto Household Average Size: 2.42 people
De Soto Median Household Income: $ 30,725
De Soto Median Value of Homes: $ 66,900
Law Enforcement in De Soto
Reported crimes in the De Soto area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 37
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 640
Burglary: 24
Larceny-theft: 266
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,696
De Soto Location Information
Elevation: 503 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to De Soto
Olympian Village 5.3 Miles
Hillsboro 6.4 Miles
Festus 10.3 Miles
Crystal City 11.1 Miles
Horine 11.3 Miles
Herculaneum 13.0 Miles
Pevely 13.2 Miles
Cedar Hill Lakes 14.3 Miles
Bonne Terre 15.0 Miles
Cedar Hill 15.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest De Soto
(Population 100,000+)
St Louis 38.9 Miles
Springfield 125.0 Miles
Springfield 163.2 Miles
Evansville 163.7 Miles
Peoria 184.0 Miles
Clarksville 208.0 Miles
Memphis 208.7 Miles
Independence 218.7 Miles
Kansas City 227.3 Miles
Overland Park 230.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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