




Sunland Park, New Mexico
Sunland Park, NM Profile
Sunland Park, NM, population 13,309 , is located
in New Mexico's Dona Ana county,
about 6.1 miles from El Paso and 227.5 miles from Albuquerque.
In the 90's the population of Sunland Park has grown by about 63%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sunland Park has been growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sunland Park area were lower than New Mexico's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the New Mexico average.
Sunland Park Statistics
Sunland Park Gender Information
Males in Sunland Park: 6,430 (48%)
Females in Sunland Park: 6,879 (52%)
As % of Population in Sunland Park
Race Diversity in Sunland Park
White: 70%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 28%
As % of Population in Sunland Park
Age Diversity in Sunland Park
Median Age in Sunland Park: 25.4 (Males in Sunland Park: 24.0, Females in Sunland Park: 26.6)
Sunland Park Males Under 20: 21%
Sunland Park Females Under 20: 20%
Sunland Park Males 20 to 40: 13%
Sunland Park Females 20 to 40: 15%
Sunland Park Males 40 to 60: 9%
Sunland Park Females 40 to 60: 11%
Sunland Park Males Over 60: 5%
Sunland Park Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Sunland Park
Sunland Park Household Average Size: 3.95 people
Sunland Park Median Household Income: $ 20,164
Sunland Park Median Value of Homes: $ 46,200
Law Enforcement in Sunland Park
Reported crimes in the Sunland Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 19
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 160
Burglary: 44
Larceny-theft: 140
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,398
Sunland Park Location Information
Elevation: 3,730 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sunland Park
Santa Teresa 5.4 Miles
El Paso 6.1 Miles
Prado Verde 6.8 Miles
Canutillo 8.0 Miles
Fort Bliss 10.1 Miles
Vinton 10.8 Miles
Westway 11.2 Miles
Anthony 14.1 Miles
Anthony 14.4 Miles
Socorro 19.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sunland Park
(Population 100,000+)
El Paso 6.1 Miles
Albuquerque 227.5 Miles
Tucson 256.6 Miles
Lubbock 301.3 Miles
Gilbert 322.1 Miles
Chandler 324.0 Miles
Mesa 325.4 Miles
Tempe 330.0 Miles
Scottsdale 331.6 Miles
Phoenix 339.8 Miles
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Facts
One in ten workers knows someone who uses cocaine on the job. Habituation refers either to the process of acquiring a drug habit, or to the state of the habitual user. Since habitual users frequently show increasedtolerance (decreasedsensitivity to the effects of the drug; see below), habituation is also used in the earlier literature to mean an acquired increase in tolerance. In its early reports, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EXPERT COMMIT-TEE ON DRUG DEPENDENCE (as it is now known, after several changes of name) usedthe term habituation to refer to a state arising from repeateddrug use, that was less serious than addiction in the sense that it included only psychological and not physical dependence, and that harm, if it occurred, was only to the user and not to others. Drugs were classified according to whether they caused habituation or addiction. These distinctions were later recognized to be basedon misconception, because (1) psychological (or psychic) dependence is even more important than physical dependence with respect to the genesis of addiction; (2) any drug that can damage the user is also capable of causing harm to others and to society at large; and (3) the same drug could cause effects that might be classed as "habituation" in one user and "addiction" in another. The WHO Expert Committee later recommended that both terms be dropped from use, and that dependence be usedinstead. “Children today spend about as many hours in front of a television as they do in a classroom,” Bonnette said. “Clearly, children are learning less about the dangers of drugs from mass media, which is no surprise. There are fewer story- lines dealing with drugs on television, fewer anti-drug ads airing regularly, fewer stories about drugs. As the data demonstrate, when it comes to children and drugs, out of sight is out of mind.” Alcohol consumption is an important risk factor for many types of cancer including: pharynx, larynx, mouth, breast, liver, lung, esophagus, gastric, pancreatic, urinary tract, prostrate, ovarian, colorectal, brain cancers, lymphoma , and leukemia. The risk of breast cancer and other cancers rises as alcohol consumption increases. Risk increases with all types of alcoholic drinks: wine, beer and spirits; this suggests that cancer risk is related to alcohol consumption itself as opposed to the other compounds in the drinks. Approximately 75% of cancers of the esophagus and 50% of cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx are due to alcoholism. Other research has demonstrated, however, that wine poses less danger for these cancers than beer or hard liquor. Alcohol, when combined with smoking, increases the chances of developing mouth, throat, pharynx, larynx and esophageal cancers significantly. For esophageal cancer , there is a 3 to 8 fold increase in risk in those who drink 40-100 grams of alcohol per day, and the risks are even greater with smoking. |
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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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 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.
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