



Raton, New Mexico
Raton, NM Profile
Raton, NM, population 7,282 , is located
in New Mexico's Colfax county,
about 93.9 miles from Pueblo and 135.2 miles from Colorado Springs.
In the 90's the population of Raton has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Raton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Raton Statistics
Raton Gender Information
Males in Raton: 3,538 (49%)
Females in Raton: 3,744 (51%)
As % of Population in Raton
Race Diversity in Raton
White: 78%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 20%
As % of Population in Raton
Age Diversity in Raton
Median Age in Raton: 39.7 (Males in Raton: 38.8, Females in Raton: 40.7)
Raton Males Under 20: 14%
Raton Females Under 20: 14%
Raton Males 20 to 40: 11%
Raton Females 20 to 40: 11%
Raton Males 40 to 60: 13%
Raton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Raton Males Over 60: 10%
Raton Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Raton
Raton Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Raton Median Household Income: $ 27,028
Raton Median Value of Homes: $ 65,300
Raton Location Information
Elevation: 6,680 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Raton
Starkville 15.4 Miles
Trinidad 18.7 Miles
Cokedale 19.5 Miles
Maxwell 25.8 Miles
Folsom 29.1 Miles
Branson 31.7 Miles
Des Moines 34.9 Miles
Aguilar 36.5 Miles
Cimarron 37.9 Miles
Springer 38.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Raton
(Population 100,000+)
Pueblo 93.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 135.2 Miles
Albuquerque 176.5 Miles
Amarillo 186.5 Miles
Aurora 196.6 Miles
Lakewood 196.9 Miles
Denver 198.4 Miles
Arvada 203.6 Miles
Westminster 205.5 Miles
Ft Collins 257.0 Miles
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Facts
A federal crackdown in the early 1960s on prescription abuses prompted the illicit production of methamphetamine, particularly in a liquid, injectable form. By the late 1960s, a second wave of abuse began in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where it was known as “speed.” This outbreak was also controlled, but meth remained entrenched in the subculture of outlaw motorcycle gangs. The bikers used available chemicals, which they cooked in crude rural labs where the pungent odor associated with production could be concealed. Alcohol use can be even more dangerous in a marine environment than on land. The motion, vibration, engine noise, sun, wind, and spray all accelerate and increase a drinker's impairment. A boater becomes fatigued more quickly than a driver, which leads to a decline in the boater's coordination, judgment, and reaction time, especially when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Boaters' abilities behind the wheel are also more likely to be influenced by alcohol because boaters generally spend a limited amount of time boating and are less experienced and lack confidence on the water in comparison to dry land. An alcohol detox program is an integral component of any alcohol treatment program. Many factors must be considered when developing an alcohol detox protocol. Issues such as your age, medical issues, amount and frequency of alcohol use are all considered. The alcohol detox treatment protocol developed is the key in managing any symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal. An alcohol detox program should be a medically monitored unit, complete with 24-hour nursing and a physician credentialed in addiction medicine. Due to the health concerns associated with alcoholism or alcohol abuse, an alcohol detox and treatment program must be able to address the medical needs of each patient. Methamphetamine affects your brain. In the short term, meth causes mind and mood changes such as anxiety, euphoria, and depression. Long-term effects can include chronic fatigue, paranoid or delusional thinking, and permanent psychological damage. |
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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