




Utica, New York
Utica, NY Profile
Utica, NY, population 60,651 , is located
in New York's Oneida county,
about 46.4 miles from Syracuse and 120.3 miles from Rochester.
In the 90's the population of Utica has declined by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Utica has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Utica area were higher than New York's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the New York average.
Utica Statistics
Utica Gender Information
Males in Utica: 28,512 (47%)
Females in Utica: 32,139 (53%)
As % of Population in Utica
Race Diversity in Utica
White: 79%
African American: 13%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Utica
Age Diversity in Utica
Median Age in Utica: 37.0 (Males in Utica: 35.0, Females in Utica: 39.0)
Utica Males Under 20: 14%
Utica Females Under 20: 13%
Utica Males 20 to 40: 13%
Utica Females 20 to 40: 14%
Utica Males 40 to 60: 11%
Utica Females 40 to 60: 12%
Utica Males Over 60: 9%
Utica Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Utica
Utica Household Average Size: 2.28 people
Utica Median Household Income: $ 24,916
Utica Median Value of Homes: $ 57,800
Law Enforcement in Utica
Reported crimes in the Utica area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 7
Forcible rape: 43
Robbery: 186
Aggravated assault: 173
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 681
Burglary: 744
Larceny-theft: 1,392
Motor vehicle theft: 144
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,797
Utica Location Information
Land Area: 16.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Utica
Yorkville 2.1 Miles
New York Mills 3.0 Miles
Whitesboro 3.3 Miles
New Hartford 3.4 Miles
Oriskany 6.4 Miles
Clark Mills 7.4 Miles
Clinton 8.2 Miles
Clayville 8.4 Miles
Frankfort 9.2 Miles
Holland Patent 9.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Utica
(Population 100,000+)
Syracuse 46.4 Miles
Rochester 120.3 Miles
Springfield 151.3 Miles
Waterbury 154.3 Miles
Hartford 159.6 Miles
Paterson 160.6 Miles
Yonkers 165.0 Miles
Stamford 166.2 Miles
Bridgeport 169.4 Miles
New Haven 171.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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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