




Colstrip, Montana
Colstrip, MT Profile
Colstrip, MT, population 2,346 , is located
in Montana's Rosebud county,
about 374.6 miles from Ft Collins and 425.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Colstrip has declined by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Colstrip has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Colstrip Statistics
Colstrip Gender Information
Males in Colstrip: 1,207 (51%)
Females in Colstrip: 1,139 (49%)
As % of Population in Colstrip
Race Diversity in Colstrip
White: 84%
African American: 1%
Native American: 11%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Colstrip
Age Diversity in Colstrip
Median Age in Colstrip: 35.3 (Males in Colstrip: 35.7, Females in Colstrip: 35.0)
Colstrip Males Under 20: 20%
Colstrip Females Under 20: 17%
Colstrip Males 20 to 40: 9%
Colstrip Females 20 to 40: 11%
Colstrip Males 40 to 60: 19%
Colstrip Females 40 to 60: 18%
Colstrip Males Over 60: 3%
Colstrip Females Over 60: 2%
Economics in Colstrip
Colstrip Household Average Size: 2.84 people
Colstrip Median Household Income: $ 55,650
Colstrip Median Value of Homes: $ 59,800
Colstrip Location Information
Elevation: 3,232 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Colstrip
Lame Deer 18.2 Miles
Muddy 19.3 Miles
Ashland 26.3 Miles
Forsyth 26.6 Miles
Busby 28.9 Miles
Birney 39.3 Miles
Hysham 40.7 Miles
Crow Agency 44.9 Miles
Custer 47.8 Miles
Hardin 48.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Colstrip
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 374.6 Miles
Westminster 425.9 Miles
Arvada 427.8 Miles
Denver 433.1 Miles
Lakewood 434.5 Miles
Aurora 435.3 Miles
Salt Lake City 442.3 Miles
West Valley City 449.5 Miles
Provo 466.1 Miles
Boise 495.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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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