




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
|
Facts
ÂThe production of methamphetamine has been made more difficult by federal regulations aimed at controlling the flow of precursor chemicals such as ephedrine and pseudoephedrine, as well as other necessary components. Through theft, subterfuge, forgeries, personal connections and sheer willpower, determined cooks are able to collect enough materials to make some home-grown meth. Being determined and being safe are two different things -- almost 6 pounds (2.7 kilograms) of toxic material is produced for each pound of meth cooked. This fact, however, doesn't stop crystal meth addicts from brewing sloppy batches of fuming, stinking, toxic speed in poorly ventilated environments. Houses used as meth labs are often uninhabitable afterward, and cities and states involved in meth lab busts often don't bother with seizing the property, since nobody in their right mind would purchase it at an auction, even at a steep discount. Small meth labs can be found in suburban houses, motel rooms, car trunks, in campsites or in the woods. Outdoor operations often result in water contamination and a dying-off of nearby vegetation. Law enforcement officials view boating under the influence more or less the same way they view driving under the influence when it comes to enforcing laws and preventing such behavior. The power to pass BUI laws for waters that are solely under a state's jurisdiction is left entirely up to the state. The laws are enforced by both the state and the Coast Guard. This is especially the case in state waters that also fall under the category of United Sates jurisdiction. For these waters, there is concurrent jurisdiction, which means that if a boater is arrested or cited under Federal law in these waters, the Coast Guard requests that the state law enforcement officers take the offender into custody. The average age of first nonmedical use of psychotherapeutics among recent initiates was 24.7 years. For specific drug classes, the average ages were 23.3 years for pain relievers, 25.2 years for tranquilizers, 24.1 years for stimulants, and 29.3 years for sedatives. There are about 25,000 homicides in the United States each year. A study of 414 homicides in New York City at the height of the crack epidemic showed that only three murders, less than one percent, could be attributed to the behavioral effects of cocaine or crack. Of these, two were victim-precipitated. For example, one homicide victim tried to rape someone who was high on crack and got killed in the process. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Elko
Call toll free


Elko Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|