




Las Vegas, Nevada
Las Vegas, NV Profile
Las Vegas, NV, population 478,434 , is located
in Nevada's Clark county,
about 2.0 miles from Las Vegas">North Las Vegas and 4.4 miles from Sunrise Manor.
In the 90's the population of Las Vegas has grown by about 85%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Las Vegas has been growing at an annual rate of 2.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Las Vegas area were higher than Nevada's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Nevada average.
Las Vegas Statistics
Las Vegas Gender Information
Males in Las Vegas: 243,077 (51%)
Females in Las Vegas: 235,357 (49%)
As % of Population in Las Vegas
Race Diversity in Las Vegas
White: 70%
African American: 10%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 5%
Other/Mixed: 14%
As % of Population in Las Vegas
Age Diversity in Las Vegas
Median Age in Las Vegas: 34.5 (Males in Las Vegas: 33.9, Females in Las Vegas: 35.1)
Las Vegas Males Under 20: 15%
Las Vegas Females Under 20: 14%
Las Vegas Males 20 to 40: 16%
Las Vegas Females 20 to 40: 15%
Las Vegas Males 40 to 60: 13%
Las Vegas Females 40 to 60: 12%
Las Vegas Males Over 60: 7%
Las Vegas Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Las Vegas Median Household Income: $ 44,069
Las Vegas Median Value of Homes: $ 133,100
Law Enforcement in Las Vegas
Reported crimes in the Las Vegas area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 141
Forcible rape: 511
Robbery: 3,955
Aggravated assault: 4,551
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 770
Burglary: 12,782
Larceny-theft: 30,052
Motor vehicle theft: 14,718
Arson: 280
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,839
Las Vegas Location Information
Elevation: 2,000 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 83.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Las Vegas
Las Vegas">North Las Vegas 2.0 Miles
Winchester 3.3 Miles
Sunrise Manor 4.4 Miles
Paradise 5.4 Miles
Nellis AFB 6.7 Miles
Spring Valley 7.6 Miles
Whitney 7.8 Miles
Enterprise 11.9 Miles
Henderson 12.8 Miles
Blue Diamond 17.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Las Vegas
(Population 100,000+)
Las Vegas">North Las Vegas 2.0 Miles
Sunrise Manor 4.4 Miles
Paradise 5.4 Miles
Spring Valley 7.6 Miles
Henderson 12.8 Miles
San Bernardino 187.8 Miles
Fontana 194.0 Miles
Moreno Valley 194.9 Miles
Lancaster 197.5 Miles
Rancho Cucamonga 199.4 Miles
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Facts
The force of heroin's initial impact on the user, and the duration and intensity of the high, depends on the method of ingestion. If injected directly into the bloodstream, the euphoric "rush" hits the user in less than 10 seconds. Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection produces a much more gradual response as the drug takes longer (six to eight minutes) to filter into the bloodstream. Smoking heroin also produces less of an initial rush and a more gradual response to the dose, anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. Ecstasy overdose is usually characterized by an extremely elevated body temperature, heart rate, and blood pressure. Combining ecstasy with other drugs may or may not be intentional, since the true contents of an ecstasy tablet or capsule are rarely known to the user. For example, PMA, sold with or in place of MDMA as ecstasy, takes nearly four times longer than MDMA to take effect; therefore the user might take extra doses thinking the original was not adequate. Multiple doses, coupled with the toxic effects PMA has on the heart, can have tragic consequences. When drinking is daily or frequent, the person becomes increasingly tolerant and drinks more to get the same effect. As the alcohol in the blood increases, there is memory loss which is commonly referred to as “blackout” and the drinker cannot remember events that occurred while in blackout, even if they were very important. If drinking continues there may be substitution of drink for food resulting in nutritional deficiencies and multiple medical problems such as cirrhosis of the liver. Through long term treatment individuals are able to live life for a substantial amount of time off drugs, knowing what sobriety truly feels like. With shorter treatment programs the drug addict does not get to experience a significant amount of time off drugs. They have just enough time to withdrawal, detox and take in a few lessons before they are back in society dealing with the same social pressures that drove them to treatment in the first place. |
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.
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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