




Devils Lake, North Dakota
Devils Lake, ND Profile
Devils Lake, ND, population 7,222 , is located
in North Dakota's Ramsey county,
about 332.4 miles from Sioux Falls and 343.3 miles from Minneapolis.
In the 90's the population of Devils Lake has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Devils Lake has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Devils Lake area were higher than North Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the North Dakota average.
Devils Lake Statistics
Devils Lake Gender Information
Males in Devils Lake: 3,416 (47%)
Females in Devils Lake: 3,806 (53%)
As % of Population in Devils Lake
Race Diversity in Devils Lake
White: 89%
Native American: 8%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Devils Lake
Age Diversity in Devils Lake
Median Age in Devils Lake: 38.3 (Males in Devils Lake: 36.1, Females in Devils Lake: 40.5)
Devils Lake Males Under 20: 14%
Devils Lake Females Under 20: 14%
Devils Lake Males 20 to 40: 12%
Devils Lake Females 20 to 40: 12%
Devils Lake Males 40 to 60: 11%
Devils Lake Females 40 to 60: 12%
Devils Lake Males Over 60: 10%
Devils Lake Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Devils Lake
Devils Lake Household Average Size: 2.18 people
Devils Lake Median Household Income: $ 31,250
Devils Lake Median Value of Homes: $ 57,700
Law Enforcement in Devils Lake
Reported crimes in the Devils Lake area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 13
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 227
Burglary: 33
Larceny-theft: 284
Motor vehicle theft: 19
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,773
Devils Lake Location Information
Elevation: 1,475 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Devils Lake
Crary 10.9 Miles
Ft Totten 10.9 Miles
Minnewaukan 18.1 Miles
Churchs Ferry 18.5 Miles
Warwick 19.2 Miles
Oberon 20.4 Miles
Brinsmade 21.7 Miles
Sheyenne 23.0 Miles
Starkweather 23.5 Miles
Brocket 24.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Devils Lake
(Population 100,000+)
Sioux Falls 332.4 Miles
Minneapolis 343.3 Miles
St Paul 351.2 Miles
Omaha 495.4 Miles
Lincoln 517.3 Miles
Des Moines 518.6 Miles
Cedar Rapids 549.7 Miles
Green Bay 573.9 Miles
Madison 574.9 Miles
Ft Collins 604.3 Miles
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Facts
More than seven percent of the population ages 18 years and older -- nearly 13.8 million Americans -- have problems with drinking, including 8.1 million people who suffer from alcoholism. Many studies have shown that any amount of alcohol in the system impairs a person's abilities. It is important to note that a person can have enough alcohol in the system to impair driving abilities even without showing any signs of being drunk, such as having slurred speech or appearing unsteady. He or she may not seem drunk but could still have a BAC high enough to increase the chances of having an accident. Recent studies have shown that impairment occurs at very low alcohol levels. Some researchers suggest that impairment begins as soon as alcohol is actually detectable in the bloodstream. A drug abuser who has become tolerant to a drug's effects may increase the dose of drug. But high doses often produce unwanted effects, such as dysphoria (a feeling of uneasiness) or physical illness. Once the user experiences these negative effects, he or she may stop using the drug. However, the drug abuser may also become tolerant to the drug's negative effects, and so continue drug use. In general, tolerance and physical dependence make stopping a drug very difficult. Heroin. Some 600,000 people in the United States are addicted to heroin, an increase over the estimated number of addicts during the 1970s and 1980s. While injection remains the most practical and efficient means of administering low-purity heroin, the availability of high-purity heroin makes snorting or smoking viable options. As more chronic users turn to snorting heroin, consumption has increased dramatically compared to consumption a decade ago when injection was the only option available. The April 1996 Pulse Check, a survey conducted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy, found that while most heroin users are older, long-term drug abusers, growing numbers of teenagers and young adults are using the drug. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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