




Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM Profile
Albuquerque, NM, population 448,607 , is located
in New Mexico's Bernalillo county,
about 230.2 miles from El Paso and 246.8 miles from Pueblo.
In the 90's the population of Albuquerque has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Albuquerque has been growing at an annual rate of 1.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Albuquerque area were higher than New Mexico's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Mexico average.
Albuquerque Statistics
Albuquerque Gender Information
Males in Albuquerque: 217,887 (49%)
Females in Albuquerque: 230,720 (51%)
As % of Population in Albuquerque
Race Diversity in Albuquerque
White: 72%
African American: 3%
Native American: 4%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 19%
As % of Population in Albuquerque
Age Diversity in Albuquerque
Median Age in Albuquerque: 34.9 (Males in Albuquerque: 33.6, Females in Albuquerque: 36.1)
Albuquerque Males Under 20: 14%
Albuquerque Females Under 20: 14%
Albuquerque Males 20 to 40: 15%
Albuquerque Females 20 to 40: 15%
Albuquerque Males 40 to 60: 13%
Albuquerque Females 40 to 60: 14%
Albuquerque Males Over 60: 7%
Albuquerque Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Albuquerque
Albuquerque Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Albuquerque Median Household Income: $ 38,272
Albuquerque Median Value of Homes: $ 123,700
Law Enforcement in Albuquerque
Reported crimes in the Albuquerque area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 51
Forcible rape: 263
Robbery: 1,080
Aggravated assault: 3,045
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 947
Burglary: 5,543
Larceny-theft: 19,663
Motor vehicle theft: 4,088
Arson: 65
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,249
Albuquerque Location Information
Elevation: 4,955 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 132.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Albuquerque
South Valley 5.4 Miles
Albuquerque">Los Ranchos de Albuquerque 5.4 Miles
North Valley 6.3 Miles
Rio Rancho 10.3 Miles
Corrales 10.9 Miles
Carnuel 11.1 Miles
Isleta Village Proper 12.4 Miles
Pueblo of Sandia Village 12.6 Miles
Tijeras 14.9 Miles
Cedar Crest 15.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Albuquerque
(Population 100,000+)
El Paso 230.2 Miles
Pueblo 246.8 Miles
Amarillo 272.7 Miles
Colorado Springs 278.3 Miles
Lubbock 293.0 Miles
Tucson 315.8 Miles
Mesa 317.2 Miles
Gilbert 317.3 Miles
Scottsdale 319.0 Miles
Chandler 321.3 Miles
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Facts
Expectancies—How people view alcohol and its effects also influences their drinking behavior, including whether they begin to drink and how much. An adolescent who expects drinking to be a pleasurable experience is more likely to drink than one who does not. An important area of alcohol research is focusing on how expectancy influences drinking patterns from childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood. Beliefs about alcohol are established very early in life, even before the child begins elementary school. Before age 9, children generally view alcohol negatively and see drinking as bad, with adverse effects. By about age 13, however, their expectancies shift, becoming more positive. As would be expected, adolescents who drink the most also place the greatest emphasis on the positive and arousing effects of alcohol. Statistics gathered by NIDA indicate that prescription drug abuse among girls is significantly increasing. Overall, girls are using illicit drugs at a higher rate than boys in the same age groups. The prescription drugs most likely to be abused by young people of both sexes are opioids. Tranquilizers and stimulants are also highly abused by many young people. Many drug abusers have developed elaborate schemes for obtaining prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes. They are often able to successfully dupe physicians into prescribing drugs, such as opioids, for recreational drug use. Many physicians believe these individuals are in pain and need relief. Organizations such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are attempting to educate physicians about the warning sign behaviors associated with these abusers. According to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, marijuana is Americas most widely used illegal drug. Nearly 40% the population over the age of 12 has tried pot at least once in their lives and is frequently used by teenagers and young adults. Use of marijuana has increased this last decade and nearly half of all current high school students in the 12th grade have tried pot according to marijuana information. This is of grave concern since marijuana can stunt the emotional, physical and mental development of adolescents. In some instances, if the victim of the drunk driving offense agrees to settle their damages directly with the offender, a civil compromise can be reached. This would require that the offender pay the victim in exchange for a reduced sentence or no sentence at all. It is also preferable for the offender to mitigate, or lessen their level of liability or appearance of guilt. In doing so, the defendant would be able to successfully argue that the crime is deserving of only a misdemeanor conviction as opposed to a felony, saving a lifetime of headaches in the process. Employers and landlords routinely access criminal records. When a felony conviction is discovered, refusal of employment or housing is probable. With misdemeanor offenses, there is usually no need for a grand jury to convene and investigate DUI charges. Also, the offender does not lose some of his or her rights, such as being allowed to serve on a jury, vote, or practice certain professions. |
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.
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 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.
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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