
Elko, Nevada
Elko, NV Profile
Elko, NV, population 16,708 , is located
in Nevada's Elko county,
about 193.7 miles from Boise and 197.3 miles from West Valley City.
In the 90's the population of Elko has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elko has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Elko area were lower than Nevada's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Nevada average.
Elko Statistics
Elko Gender Information
Males in Elko: 8,543 (51%)
Females in Elko: 8,165 (49%)
As % of Population in Elko
Race Diversity in Elko
White: 83%
Native American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Elko
Age Diversity in Elko
Median Age in Elko: 31.6 (Males in Elko: 31.7, Females in Elko: 31.6)
Elko Males Under 20: 17%
Elko Females Under 20: 16%
Elko Males 20 to 40: 15%
Elko Females 20 to 40: 14%
Elko Males 40 to 60: 14%
Elko Females 40 to 60: 12%
Elko Males Over 60: 5%
Elko Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Elko
Elko Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Elko Median Household Income: $ 48,608
Elko Median Value of Homes: $ 112,900
Law Enforcement in Elko
Reported crimes in the Elko area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 13
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 173
Burglary: 128
Larceny-theft: 385
Motor vehicle theft: 32
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,247
Elko Location Information
Elevation: 5,067 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elko
Spring Creek 11.8 Miles
Carlin 19.6 Miles
Wells 46.0 Miles
Battle Mountain 62.8 Miles
Owyhee 79.1 Miles
West Wendover 88.7 Miles
Wendover 90.6 Miles
Winnemucca 103.6 Miles
McGill 111.6 Miles
Ely 119.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elko
(Population 100,000+)
Boise 193.7 Miles
West Valley City 197.3 Miles
Salt Lake City 202.8 Miles
Provo 219.7 Miles
Reno 232.2 Miles
Sunrise Manor 321.8 Miles
North Las Vegas 322.4 Miles
Las Vegas 323.9 Miles
Spring Valley 328.0 Miles
Paradise 329.2 Miles
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Facts
Abstinence Violation Effect (Ave): The abstinence violation effect (AVE) occurs when an individual, having made a personal commitment to abstain from using a substance or to cease engaging in some other unwanted behavior, has an initial lapse whereby the substance or behavior is engaged in at least once. Some individuals may then proceed to uncontrolled use. In RELAPSE PREVENTION, the aim is to teach people how to minimize the size of the relapse (i.e., to counter the AVE) by directing attention to the more controllable external or situational factors that triggeredthe lapse (e.g., high-risk situations, coping skills, and outcome expectancies), so that the person can quickly return to the goal of abstinence and not "lose control" of the behavior. Specific intervention strategies include helping the person identify and cope with high-risk situations, eliminating myths regarding a drug's effects, managing lapses, and addressing misperceptions about the relapse process. Other more general strategies include helping the person develop positive addictions and employing stimulus-control and urge-management techniques. Researchers continue to evaluate the AVE and the efficacy of relapse prevention strategies. Benzodiazepines act on the central nervous system by slowing it down, thereby causing sedation and muscle relaxation. Immediate physiologic effects include depressed heartbeat and breathing, and physical unsteadiness. Side effects include skin rashes, nausea, and dizziness. Regular use of any benzodiazepine can lead to physical and psychological dependence in as little as four to six weeks. Cravings for the drug, increased tolerance and the need for higher and higher doses, and withdrawal symptoms are all signs of dependence on the benzodiazepines. When stopped abruptly, individuals who are dependent on these agents can experience serious withdrawal symptoms and even seizures. Symptoms of withdrawal include anxiety, headache, dizziness, shakiness, loss of appetite, insomnia, and sometimes, fever, seizures, and even psychosis. People who are long-term addicts of the benzodiazepines may need to be hospitalized for withdrawal. The THC content may vary greatly, depending on the genetic strain of the plant, the part of the plant involved (for example, the leaves or the flowers), and the maturity of the plant. The THC content of plants used for hemp production, such as those that grow wild in the U.S. Midwest, may be negligible to zero; marijuana produced from plants known for high drug content, such as sensemilla, may contain 2 to 3 percent THC. Manicured plants, from which the leaves are carefully separated and only the new leaves used for drug effect, may contain 3 to 4 percent THC. Hashish, which represents the ultimate in manicuring, generally contains 4 to 8 percent THC. In the cyber “neighborhood,” teens can purchase prescription drugs without a prescription, then turn around and sell them to their peers at school. They can quickly access information about how much cough syrup a person can take based on his/her weight in order to get and maintain a “high” feeling, or find Web sites that encourage eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia. And with a few quick clicks of a mouse, they can also download music, movies, and videos with pro-drug messages or themes. |
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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