



Cranston, Rhode Island
Cranston, RI Profile
Cranston, RI, population 79,269 , is located
in Rhode Island's Providence county,
about 3.3 miles from Providence and 38.3 miles from Worcester.
In the 90's the population of Cranston has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Cranston has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cranston area were lower than Rhode Island's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Rhode Island average.
Cranston Statistics
Cranston Gender Information
Males in Cranston: 38,800 (49%)
Females in Cranston: 40,469 (51%)
As % of Population in Cranston
Race Diversity in Cranston
White: 89%
African American: 4%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Cranston
Age Diversity in Cranston
Median Age in Cranston: 39.0 (Males in Cranston: 36.9, Females in Cranston: 40.9)
Cranston Males Under 20: 12%
Cranston Females Under 20: 11%
Cranston Males 20 to 40: 15%
Cranston Females 20 to 40: 13%
Cranston Males 40 to 60: 13%
Cranston Females 40 to 60: 14%
Cranston Males Over 60: 8%
Cranston Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Cranston
Cranston Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Cranston Median Household Income: $ 44,108
Cranston Median Value of Homes: $ 122,600
Law Enforcement in Cranston
Reported crimes in the Cranston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 35
Robbery: 43
Aggravated assault: 81
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 195
Burglary: 436
Larceny-theft: 1,649
Motor vehicle theft: 255
Arson: 16
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,868
Cranston Location Information
Elevation: 60 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 28.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cranston
Providence 3.3 Miles
East Providence 4.2 Miles
North Providence 5.1 Miles
Warwick 5.6 Miles
West Warwick 6.7 Miles
Barrington 7.2 Miles
Pawtucket 7.4 Miles
Central Falls 8.0 Miles
Greenville 8.7 Miles
Valley Falls 9.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cranston
(Population 100,000+)
Providence 3.3 Miles
Worcester 38.3 Miles
Boston 44.5 Miles
Cambridge 44.6 Miles
Lowell 59.4 Miles
Springfield 63.3 Miles
Hartford 64.4 Miles
New Haven 83.8 Miles
Manchester 84.1 Miles
Waterbury 84.8 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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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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