




Gallup, New Mexico
Gallup, NM Profile
Gallup, NM, population 20,209 , is located
in New Mexico's McKinley county,
about 122.0 miles from Albuquerque and 227.7 miles from Scottsdale.
In the 90's the population of Gallup has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gallup has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gallup area were higher than New Mexico's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New Mexico average.
Gallup Statistics
Gallup Gender Information
Males in Gallup: 9,628 (48%)
Females in Gallup: 10,581 (52%)
As % of Population in Gallup
Race Diversity in Gallup
White: 40%
African American: 1%
Native American: 37%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 21%
As % of Population in Gallup
Age Diversity in Gallup
Median Age in Gallup: 31.1 (Males in Gallup: 29.8, Females in Gallup: 32.3)
Gallup Males Under 20: 18%
Gallup Females Under 20: 18%
Gallup Males 20 to 40: 13%
Gallup Females 20 to 40: 14%
Gallup Males 40 to 60: 12%
Gallup Females 40 to 60: 13%
Gallup Males Over 60: 5%
Gallup Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Gallup
Gallup Household Average Size: 2.85 people
Gallup Median Household Income: $ 34,868
Gallup Median Value of Homes: $ 86,900
Law Enforcement in Gallup
Reported crimes in the Gallup area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 18
Robbery: 65
Aggravated assault: 297
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,864
Burglary: 259
Larceny-theft: 2,077
Motor vehicle theft: 122
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 12,055
Gallup Location Information
Elevation: 6,508 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gallup
Yah-ta-hey 7.2 Miles
Rock Springs 7.4 Miles
Church Rock 8.0 Miles
Twin Lakes 12.7 Miles
Brimhall Nizhoni 17.5 Miles
Nakaibito 18.9 Miles
Tse Bonito 19.0 Miles
Window Rock 20.4 Miles
St Michaels 21.4 Miles
Tohatchi 22.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gallup
(Population 100,000+)
Albuquerque 122.0 Miles
Scottsdale 227.7 Miles
Mesa 228.1 Miles
Gilbert 229.8 Miles
Tempe 232.3 Miles
Chandler 234.2 Miles
Phoenix 238.2 Miles
Glendale 239.6 Miles
Peoria 240.3 Miles
Tucson 260.8 Miles
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Facts
Inhalants are widely abused around the world by teens and even young children. The amusing smell of many household substances can lead to sniffing and death. The different substances will have different effects on one's body, but all of them negative. Things are slowly being done to prevent more people from becoming inhalant abusers. The major suppliers of cocaine in the U.S. are Colombia drug gangs and drug lords. The Colombians uses drug smugglers in Mexico to transport cocaine over the border. Studies of young people and drug use show that the use of tobacco and other drugs often starts earlier for boys, later for girls. Girls may be a little more sheltered and protected by their parents or other family members. Or, boys may tend to break rules more than girls do. Using drugs is a type of rule breaking. The age when most people start to use drugs is different for different drugs. Many people start smoking tobacco at age 18, with some people starting when they are older, and others starting when they are a little younger. About two-thirds of high-school seniors have smoked tobacco at least once, and almost one-quarter of high-school seniors smoke tobacco every day. Across the entire United States, about one-quarter of the whole population smokes tobacco regularly. But if you have not started smoking tobacco cigarettes by the time you are 30, you probably will not become a regular smoker. Relapse Prevention Treatment: Relapse prevention treatment (RPT) focuses on ensuring that brief lapses to cocaine use do not become full relapses. In this approach, the therapist communicates to the patient that a lapse is not uncommon in recovery and that it does not negate the progress the patient has made. The first test of RPT's effectiveness at treating cocaine dependence showed that relapse prevention helped individuals stay in treatment and did help them to become abstinent. |
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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