




Piqua, Ohio
Piqua, OH Profile
Piqua, OH, population 20,738 , is located
in Ohio's Miami county,
about 26.8 miles from Dayton and 67.1 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Piqua has grown by about 1%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Piqua area were higher than Ohio's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Ohio average.
Piqua Statistics
Piqua Gender Information
Males in Piqua: 9,905 (48%)
Females in Piqua: 10,833 (52%)
As % of Population in Piqua
Race Diversity in Piqua
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Piqua
Age Diversity in Piqua
Median Age in Piqua: 35.3 (Males in Piqua: 33.2, Females in Piqua: 37.2)
Piqua Males Under 20: 15%
Piqua Females Under 20: 14%
Piqua Males 20 to 40: 14%
Piqua Females 20 to 40: 14%
Piqua Males 40 to 60: 12%
Piqua Females 40 to 60: 13%
Piqua Males Over 60: 7%
Piqua Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Piqua
Piqua Household Average Size: 2.47 people
Piqua Median Household Income: $ 35,681
Piqua Median Value of Homes: $ 84,400
Law Enforcement in Piqua
Reported crimes in the Piqua area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 17
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 150
Burglary: 178
Larceny-theft: 1,087
Motor vehicle theft: 45
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,321
Piqua Location Information
Elevation: 869 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Piqua
Lockington 4.4 Miles
Covington 6.2 Miles
Fletcher 6.9 Miles
Troy 7.6 Miles
Pleasant Hill 8.4 Miles
Casstown 8.8 Miles
Bradford 10.0 Miles
Sidney 10.7 Miles
Russia 10.8 Miles
Ludlow Falls 11.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Piqua
(Population 100,000+)
Dayton 26.8 Miles
Columbus 67.1 Miles
Cincinnati 68.9 Miles
Ft Wayne 82.5 Miles
Indianapolis 104.8 Miles
Toledo 111.0 Miles
Lexington 145.4 Miles
South Bend 149.4 Miles
Ann Arbor 149.5 Miles
Louisville 154.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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