



Missoula, Montana
Missoula, MT Profile
Missoula, MT, population 57,053 , is located
in Montana's Missoula county,
about 170.0 miles from Spokane and 249.7 miles from Boise.
In the 90's the population of Missoula has grown by about 33%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Missoula has been growing at an annual rate of 2.0 percent.
Missoula Statistics
Missoula Gender Information
Males in Missoula: 28,352 (50%)
Females in Missoula: 28,701 (50%)
As % of Population in Missoula
Race Diversity in Missoula
White: 94%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Missoula
Age Diversity in Missoula
Median Age in Missoula: 30.3 (Males in Missoula: 29.4, Females in Missoula: 31.5)
Missoula Males Under 20: 13%
Missoula Females Under 20: 12%
Missoula Males 20 to 40: 20%
Missoula Females 20 to 40: 18%
Missoula Males 40 to 60: 12%
Missoula Females 40 to 60: 12%
Missoula Males Over 60: 5%
Missoula Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Missoula
Missoula Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Missoula Median Household Income: $ 30,366
Missoula Median Value of Homes: $ 127,900
Missoula Location Information
Elevation: 3,200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Missoula
Missoula">East Missoula 2.3 Miles
Orchard Homes 2.6 Miles
Bonner-West Riverside 5.7 Miles
Wye 8.2 Miles
Lolo 8.9 Miles
Evaro 12.0 Miles
Frenchtown 14.9 Miles
Clinton 15.1 Miles
Florence 17.1 Miles
Arlee 20.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Missoula
(Population 100,000+)
Spokane 170.0 Miles
Boise 249.7 Miles
Bellevue 388.5 Miles
Seattle 394.6 Miles
Tacoma 398.8 Miles
Vancouver 423.0 Miles
Portland 425.7 Miles
Salt Lake City 435.5 Miles
West Valley City 438.9 Miles
Salem 454.8 Miles
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Facts
The term "drug paraphernalia" refers to any equipment that is used to produce, conceal and consume illicit drugs. This includes, but is not limited to bongs, roach clips, miniature spoons, straws, needles and various types of pipes. About 500,000 cases of overdose of tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs) are reported in the United States each year. Although selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are the drugs of choice for treating depression, TCAs are still widely used. Since the lethal dose is only eight times the therapeutic dose, TCAs pose a significant risk for patient overdose. In 1999, Nursing magazine published a report showing that 25% to 50% of patients admitted to hospitals for drug overdose had TCA toxicity. Patients admitted with TCA toxicity are prone to breathing difficulties and episodes of irregular heartbeat that can be life-threatening up to five or six days after the overdose. Patients who have overdosed on TCAs are also at risk of developing seizures and going into a coma. It is important that such patients receive psychiatric intervention in addition to medical monitoring and that counseling be extended to the patient's family as well. Stop all "cover ups." Family members often make excuses to others or try to protect the alcoholic from the results of his or her drinking. It is important to stop covering for the alcoholic so that he or she experiences the full consequences of drinking. Many studies have shown that any amount of alcohol in the system impairs a person's abilities. It is important to note that a person can have enough alcohol in the system to impair driving abilities even without showing any signs of being drunk, such as having slurred speech or appearing unsteady. He or she may not seem drunk but could still have a BAC high enough to increase the chances of having an accident. Recent studies have shown that impairment occurs at very low alcohol levels. Some researchers suggest that impairment begins as soon as alcohol is actually detectable in the bloodstream. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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