




Reno, Nevada
Reno, NV Profile
Reno, NV, population 180,480 , is located
in Nevada's Washoe county,
about 111.6 miles from Sacramento and 134.8 miles from Stockton.
In the 90's the population of Reno has grown by about 35%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Reno has been growing at an annual rate of 2.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Reno area were higher than Nevada's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Nevada average.
Reno Statistics
Reno Gender Information
Males in Reno: 92,254 (51%)
Females in Reno: 88,226 (49%)
As % of Population in Reno
Race Diversity in Reno
White: 77%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 5%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Reno
Age Diversity in Reno
Median Age in Reno: 34.5 (Males in Reno: 33.9, Females in Reno: 35.1)
Reno Males Under 20: 14%
Reno Females Under 20: 13%
Reno Males 20 to 40: 17%
Reno Females 20 to 40: 15%
Reno Males 40 to 60: 14%
Reno Females 40 to 60: 13%
Reno Males Over 60: 7%
Reno Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Reno
Reno Household Average Size: 2.38 people
Reno Median Household Income: $ 40,530
Reno Median Value of Homes: $ 147,900
Law Enforcement in Reno
Reported crimes in the Reno area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 11
Forcible rape: 89
Robbery: 493
Aggravated assault: 662
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 640
Burglary: 1,976
Larceny-theft: 7,708
Motor vehicle theft: 1,547
Arson: 41
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,725
Reno Location Information
Elevation: 4,498 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 57.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Reno
Sparks 3.3 Miles
Sun Valley 5.0 Miles
Lemmon Valley-Golden Valley 8.1 Miles
Verdi 9.5 Miles
Spanish Springs 10.0 Miles
Cold Springs 13.6 Miles
Incline Village-Crystal Bay 20.8 Miles
Incline Village-Crystal Bay 20.8 Miles
Kings Beach 23.2 Miles
Dayton 23.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Reno
(Population 100,000+)
Sacramento 111.6 Miles
Stockton 134.8 Miles
Modesto 145.6 Miles
Concord 160.7 Miles
Vallejo 164.5 Miles
Santa Rosa 173.2 Miles
Berkeley 175.4 Miles
Hayward 177.7 Miles
Oakland 178.4 Miles
Fremont 180.6 Miles
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Facts
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Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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