




Laurel, Montana
Laurel, MT Profile
Laurel, MT, population 6,255 , is located
in Montana's Yellowstone county,
about 374.1 miles from Salt Lake City and 380.8 miles from West Valley City.
In the 90's the population of Laurel has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Laurel has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Laurel area were higher than Montana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Montana average.
Laurel Statistics
Laurel Gender Information
Males in Laurel: 2,987 (48%)
Females in Laurel: 3,268 (52%)
As % of Population in Laurel
Race Diversity in Laurel
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Laurel
Age Diversity in Laurel
Median Age in Laurel: 38.4 (Males in Laurel: 37.1, Females in Laurel: 39.5)
Laurel Males Under 20: 14%
Laurel Females Under 20: 14%
Laurel Males 20 to 40: 12%
Laurel Females 20 to 40: 12%
Laurel Males 40 to 60: 13%
Laurel Females 40 to 60: 13%
Laurel Males Over 60: 9%
Laurel Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Laurel
Laurel Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Laurel Median Household Income: $ 32,679
Laurel Median Value of Homes: $ 81,700
Law Enforcement in Laurel
Reported crimes in the Laurel area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 142
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 264
Motor vehicle theft: 7
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,633
Laurel Location Information
Elevation: 3,297 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Laurel
Park City 7.5 Miles
Billings 15.3 Miles
Joliet 16.0 Miles
Lockwood 20.1 Miles
Pryor 20.2 Miles
Fromberg 20.2 Miles
Columbus 23.3 Miles
Bridger 26.7 Miles
Huntley 27.7 Miles
Shepherd 28.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Laurel
(Population 100,000+)
Salt Lake City 374.1 Miles
West Valley City 380.8 Miles
Boise 392.2 Miles
Ft Collins 397.7 Miles
Provo 403.3 Miles
Spokane 433.0 Miles
Westminster 445.6 Miles
Arvada 446.7 Miles
Denver 452.9 Miles
Lakewood 453.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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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