




Laconia, New Hampshire
Laconia, NH Profile
Laconia, NH, population 16,411 , is located
in New Hampshire's Belknap county,
about 36.8 miles from Manchester and 62.4 miles from Lowell.
In the 90's the population of Laconia has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Laconia has been growing at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Laconia area were higher than New Hampshire's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Hampshire average.
Laconia Statistics
Laconia Gender Information
Males in Laconia: 7,969 (49%)
Females in Laconia: 8,442 (51%)
As % of Population in Laconia
Race Diversity in Laconia
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Laconia
Age Diversity in Laconia
Median Age in Laconia: 38.8 (Males in Laconia: 36.8, Females in Laconia: 40.7)
Laconia Males Under 20: 12%
Laconia Females Under 20: 12%
Laconia Males 20 to 40: 14%
Laconia Females 20 to 40: 13%
Laconia Males 40 to 60: 13%
Laconia Females 40 to 60: 14%
Laconia Males Over 60: 9%
Laconia Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Laconia
Laconia Household Average Size: 2.32 people
Laconia Median Household Income: $ 37,796
Laconia Median Value of Homes: $ 94,800
Law Enforcement in Laconia
Reported crimes in the Laconia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 18
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 181
Burglary: 94
Larceny-theft: 525
Motor vehicle theft: 35
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,821
Laconia Location Information
Elevation: 506 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 6.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Laconia
Tilton-Northfield 8.4 Miles
Meredith 9.1 Miles
Franklin 10.6 Miles
Wolfeboro 13.7 Miles
Bristol 14.1 Miles
Pittsfield 17.0 Miles
Plymouth 19.2 Miles
Concord 22.4 Miles
Farmington 22.5 Miles
Contoocook 24.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Laconia
(Population 100,000+)
Manchester 36.8 Miles
Lowell 62.4 Miles
Cambridge 81.8 Miles
Boston 83.5 Miles
Worcester 89.1 Miles
Springfield 113.8 Miles
Providence 117.9 Miles
Hartford 136.8 Miles
Waterbury 158.3 Miles
New Haven 170.6 Miles
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Facts
The DEA is considered the "watchdog" in charge of enforcing the CSA, but its authority over doctors and how they prescribe controlled substances for medical purposes is limited. This arrangement is intended to protect doctors—such as those who treat patients with terminal cancer—who might come under suspicion for frequently prescribing large quantities of controlled substances. Doctors who prescribe any drug listed as a controlled substance must be registered with the DEA for tracking and monitoring purposes. Hospitals and pharmacies also must register with the DEA. By registering, the doctor, pharmacy, or hospital is given a number that must be used each time a controlled substance is ordered. Any individual or facility that has been issued a DEA registration number is legally obligated to keep detailed records regarding how, when, and to whom the drug was dispensed. MDMA, best known as ecstasy, is a drug usually taken in pill form, often in social settings such as parties, clubs, or raves. (A rave is a wild overnight dance party that typically involves huge crowds of people, loud techno music, and illegal drug use.) By 2004, however, ecstasy use had spread beyond the party scene. According to the Office of National Drug Control Policy of the Executive Office of the President: "[R]esearch indicates that the use of MDMA is moving to settings other than nightclubs, such as private homes, high schools, college dorms, and shopping malls." The illegal substance produces a variety of effects on behavior and basic metabolism (bodily function). Some of these effects are temporarily pleasant. The user may feel happy, more in tune with others, and more energetic. Other effects are not so welcome. These include clenched jaws, DEHYDRATION, and dangerous fever. Health and safety consequences. Accidental injuries, physical disabilities, diseases, and possible overdoses are among the risks for alcohol- and drug-using youth. Drug-related suicides, homicides, accidents, and illnesses may result in death for some youth. Alcohol-related traffic fatalities have declined for young drivers, but youth still are overrepresented in this area. The volume of drug-related hospital emergency episodes for youth ages 12 to 17 reported by the Drug Abuse Warning Network (Greenblatt, 1997), a national survey conducted annually by SAMHSA, rose steadily beginning in 1992 and peaked in 1995 at 60,881. A slight decline, to 59,072 emergency room episodes, was reported in 1996. Use of alcohol and other drugs increases the risk that youth will contract HIV or other sexually transmitted diseases. Injection of psychoactive substances with unsterile needles and other equipment is strongly associated with transmission of HIV. The effects of mood-altering substances, such as poor judgment and diminished impulse control, may result in youth being more likely to engage in unprotected sex. Diagnosed cases of AIDS are relatively low among teenagers compared with most other age groups; however, because there is often a long latency period between infection with the virus and the onset of AIDS symptoms, it is conceivable that many young adults with AIDS may have been infected with HIV as adolescents. Problem Drinking: In an effort to avoid semantic arguments and value judgments about abuse or addiction, clinical and epidemiological researchers have increasingly made use of objective operational definitions and measures. Problem drinking is alcohol consumption at an average daily level that causes problems, regardless of whether these are of medical, legal, interpersonal, economic, or other nature, to the drinker or to others. The actual level, in milliliters of absolute alcohol per day, will obviously vary with the individual, the type of problem, and the circumstances. The advantage of this term is that a drinker who may not meet the criteria of dependence or who is reluctant to accept a diagnostic label of alcoholism or addiction can often be led to acknowledge that a problem exists and requires intervention. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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