




Elmore, Ohio
Elmore, OH Profile
Elmore, OH, population 1,426 , is located
in Ohio's Ottawa county,
about 18.7 miles from Toledo and 59.3 miles from Ann Arbor.
In the 90's the population of Elmore has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elmore has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Elmore Statistics
Elmore Gender Information
Males in Elmore: 671 (47%)
Females in Elmore: 755 (53%)
As % of Population in Elmore
Race Diversity in Elmore
White: 97%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Elmore
Age Diversity in Elmore
Median Age in Elmore: 37.6 (Males in Elmore: 35.4, Females in Elmore: 39.2)
Elmore Males Under 20: 15%
Elmore Females Under 20: 14%
Elmore Males 20 to 40: 11%
Elmore Females 20 to 40: 13%
Elmore Males 40 to 60: 14%
Elmore Females 40 to 60: 13%
Elmore Males Over 60: 8%
Elmore Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Elmore
Elmore Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Elmore Median Household Income: $ 40,172
Elmore Median Value of Homes: $ 94,000
Elmore Location Information
Elevation: 615 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elmore
Woodville 4.0 Miles
Genoa 4.4 Miles
Lindsey 5.5 Miles
Rocky Ridge 5.9 Miles
Gibsonburg 6.5 Miles
Clay Center 6.9 Miles
Oak Harbor 8.0 Miles
Millbury 9.1 Miles
Helena 9.3 Miles
Pemberville 9.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elmore
(Population 100,000+)
Toledo 18.7 Miles
Ann Arbor 59.3 Miles
Detroit 60.5 Miles
Livonia 61.8 Miles
Warren 70.6 Miles
Sterling Heights 77.6 Miles
Cleveland 82.9 Miles
Akron 96.3 Miles
Ft Wayne 98.2 Miles
Columbus 105.9 Miles
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Facts
Like all drugs, cocaine produces particular effects on the brain. In the view of some drug-abuse therapists, dependence on cocaine is a behavior that begins and continues because of those biological effects. Cocaine produces a reaction in the brain that increases the likelihood that a person will take the drug again. Environmental factors also determine whether a person will become dependent on cocaine. These factors include (1) the person's peers, (2) a desire for acceptance by others, and (3) the person's belief that drug use will have no negative consequences. In addition, research has clearly demonstrated that cocaine users try to obtain and use the drug at certain times of day, in response to certain events, and in response to certain of their own emotional states. The goal, then, of behavioral therapy is to change these "using" conditions and creating new conditions that encourage abstinence from cocaine. The euphoria that drugs produce is usually what causes addiction. This is produced by the nucleus accumbens which is considered the pleasure center of the brain. Dopamine is used by this center to cause the euphoria drug users enjoy. The particulars of dopamine use by the body, varies depending on the drug utilized. Constant use of the drug means that the body requires, more and more stimulation, this leads to dependence. In order to produce feelings of euphoria, one needs more and more of the drug. Withdrawal syndrome is characterized by dysphoria which is the opposite of euphoria- sadness. Symptoms of withdrawal include: Depression, anxiety, and craving. A national survey found that more than half of women age 15-44 drank while pregnant. Cocaine is a powerful and addictive drug of abuse. Once having tried cocaine or crack cocaine, an individual may not be able to predict or control the extent to which he or she will continue to use the drug. The major routes of administration of cocaine are sniffing or snorting, injecting, and smoking (including free-base and crack cocaine). Snorting is the process of inhaling cocaine powder through the nose where it is absorbed into the bloodstream through the nasal tissues. Injecting is the process of using a needle to release the drug directly into the bloodstream. Smoking involves inhaling cocaine vapor or smoke into the lungs where absorption into the bloodstream is as rapid as by injection. "Crack" is the street name given to cocaine that has been processed from cocaine hydrochloride to a free base for smoking. Rather than requiring the more volatile method of processing cocaine using ether, crack cocaine is processed with ammonia or sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) and water and heated to remove the hydrochloride, thus producing a form of cocaine that can be smoked. The term "crack" refers to the crackling sound heard when the mixture is smoked (heated), presumably from the sodium bicarbonate. There is extreme risk whether cocaine is ingested by inhalation (snorting), injection, or smoking. It appears that frequent cocaine use may develop even more rapidly if the substance is smoked rather than snorted. Smoking allows extremely high doses of cocaine to enter the brain very quickly and brings an intense and immediate high. The injecting drug user is at risk for transmitting or acquiring HIV infection/ AIDS if needles or other injection equipment are shared. |
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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