




Wells, Nevada
Wells, NV Profile
Wells, NV, population 1,346 , is located
in Nevada's Elko county,
about 157.6 miles from West Valley City and 162.4 miles from Salt Lake City.
In the 90's the population of Wells has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wells has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Wells Statistics
Wells Gender Information
Males in Wells: 698 (52%)
Females in Wells: 648 (48%)
As % of Population in Wells
Race Diversity in Wells
White: 80%
Native American: 7%
Other/Mixed: 13%
As % of Population in Wells
Age Diversity in Wells
Median Age in Wells: 35.7 (Males in Wells: 36.0, Females in Wells: 35.0)
Wells Males Under 20: 17%
Wells Females Under 20: 16%
Wells Males 20 to 40: 12%
Wells Females 20 to 40: 12%
Wells Males 40 to 60: 15%
Wells Females 40 to 60: 13%
Wells Males Over 60: 8%
Wells Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Wells
Wells Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Wells Median Household Income: $ 35,870
Wells Median Value of Homes: $ 75,000
Wells Location Information
Elevation: 5,630 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wells
Spring Creek 42.0 Miles
Elko 46.0 Miles
West Wendover 53.2 Miles
Wendover 54.9 Miles
Carlin 65.6 Miles
Owyhee 82.4 Miles
Hollister 88.2 Miles
Oakley 96.2 Miles
Castleford 97.6 Miles
Filer 102.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wells
(Population 100,000+)
West Valley City 157.6 Miles
Salt Lake City 162.4 Miles
Provo 183.7 Miles
Boise 184.3 Miles
Reno 278.1 Miles
Sunrise Manor 339.0 Miles
North Las Vegas 339.9 Miles
Las Vegas 341.6 Miles
Spring Valley 346.4 Miles
Paradise 347.0 Miles
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Facts
As psychological addiction progresses, heroin users find themselves less and less interested in friends and family members who do not share their obsession, and they begin to seek the company of those who do. The relationships between hard-core addicts cannot accurately be described as friendships, however, since they lack the trust and the empathy that characterizes friendship, and are instead more akin to impersonal alliances formed in pursuit of a shared, daily goal. Heroin can emotionally desensitize its addicts to the point where many addicts will commit crimes to obtain money necessary for the drug. For the desperate addict, offenses that would have seemed unconscionable before addiction occurred—crimes such as burglary, armed robbery, assault, in some cases even murder—no longer seem abhorrent. As the downward spiral of addiction continues, it becomes increasingly difficult for addicts to face themselves or their actions, and thus, to imagine themselves ever reentering mainstream society. Particularly grim evidence of the extent to which heroin addicts can be in denial of the consequences of their actions lies in the many addicted mothers who continue to use the drug during pregnancy. Of the 1,746 traffic fatalities among children ages 0 to 14 years in 2006, about one out of every six (17%) involved an alcohol-impaired driver. Marijuana. Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit drug. In 2001, 37 percent of seniors—well over one in three—reported using marijuana in the past twelve months. Among 8th graders, annual marijuana use increased from 6.2 percent in 1991 to 15 percent in 2001 (peaking at 18 percent in 1996). Among 10th graders, annual marijuana use almost doubled between 1991 and 2001, from 17 percent to 33 percent (peaking at 35 percent in 1997). Inhalants. Although not necessarily illicit drugs, inhalants are sometimes used illicitly for the purpose of getting high. This particular behavior is generally more often seen among younger students than among high-school seniors. In 2001, for example, 4.5 percent of 12th graders reported using inhalants to get high at least once in the past twelve months, compared to 6.6 percent of 10th graders, and 9.1 percent of 8th graders. One of the strongest protective factors that decreases the chances of teens using drugs is their connectedness to their family. Being involved in your teen's life includes being aware of what they're doing, who they're hanging out with and what's happening in their lives. Staying involved in their lives helps them stay safe. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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