




Galion, Ohio
Galion, OH Profile
Galion, OH, population 11,341 , is located
in Ohio's Crawford county,
about 54.6 miles from Columbus and 70.7 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Galion has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Galion has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Galion area were higher than Ohio's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Ohio average.
Galion Statistics
Galion Gender Information
Males in Galion: 5,232 (46%)
Females in Galion: 6,109 (54%)
As % of Population in Galion
Race Diversity in Galion
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Galion
Age Diversity in Galion
Median Age in Galion: 36.7 (Males in Galion: 34.9, Females in Galion: 38.3)
Galion Males Under 20: 13%
Galion Females Under 20: 14%
Galion Males 20 to 40: 13%
Galion Females 20 to 40: 14%
Galion Males 40 to 60: 12%
Galion Females 40 to 60: 13%
Galion Males Over 60: 8%
Galion Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Galion
Galion Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Galion Median Household Income: $ 31,513
Galion Median Value of Homes: $ 70,000
Law Enforcement in Galion
Reported crimes in the Galion area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 121
Burglary: 60
Larceny-theft: 403
Motor vehicle theft: 16
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,130
Galion Location Information
Elevation: 1,166 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Galion
Crestline 4.7 Miles
North Robinson 5.4 Miles
Ontario 10.6 Miles
Bucyrus 11.0 Miles
Lexington 11.5 Miles
Caledonia 11.6 Miles
Tiro 11.9 Miles
Shelby 12.2 Miles
Edison 12.8 Miles
Mt Gilead 12.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Galion
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 54.6 Miles
Akron 70.7 Miles
Toledo 75.7 Miles
Cleveland 77.8 Miles
Dayton 100.1 Miles
Detroit 111.3 Miles
Livonia 116.8 Miles
Ann Arbor 116.9 Miles
Warren 121.2 Miles
Ft Wayne 125.3 Miles
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Facts
Data from the 2003 NSDUH indicate that 4.0 percent of youth ages 12 to 17 reported nonmedical use of prescription medications in the past month. Rates of abuse were highest among the 18-25 age group (6.0 percent). Among the youngest group surveyed, ages 12-13, a higher percentage reported using psychotherapeutics (1.8 percent) than marijuana (1.0 percent). Tetanus and Malaria. Between 70 and 90 percent of all cases of tetanus are among drug abusers. Tetanus most often occurs from injecting drugs under the skin, also known as "skin-popping." Malaria has been spreading in the United States among injecting drug users who have been to areas where malaria is common, such as Africa or Asia. The spread of both these diseases among needle-sharing drug abusers (particularly on the East Coast and in Chicago) is generally contained because of the quinine added to heroin. (Dealers add quinine to stretch the heroin's profitability.) Major withdrawal symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose and typically subside after about a week; however, some individuals may show persistent withdrawal symptoms for months. Although heroin withdrawal is considered less dangerous than alcohol or barbiturate withdrawal, sudden withdrawal by heavily dependent users who are in poor health is occasionally fatal. Substance abuse and dependence cuts across all lines of race, culture, educational, and socioeconomic status, leaving no group untouched by its devastating effects. An estimated 13 million Americans abuse or are dependent on an illegal substance. Substance abuse is an enormous public health problem, with far-ranging effects throughout society. In addition to the toll substance abuse can take on one's physical health, substance abuse is considered to be an important factor in a wide variety of social problems, affecting rates of crime, domestic violence, sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), unemployment, homelessness, teen pregnancy, and failure in school. An estimated 20 percent of the total yearly cost of health care in the United States is spent on the effects of drug and alcohol abuse. |
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.
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.
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.
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).
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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