



Belle Fourche, South Dakota
Belle Fourche, SD Profile
Belle Fourche, SD, population 4,565 , is located
in South Dakota's Butte county,
about 289.5 miles from Ft Collins and 339.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Belle Fourche has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Belle Fourche has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Belle Fourche area were lower than South Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Dakota average.
Belle Fourche Statistics
Belle Fourche Gender Information
Males in Belle Fourche: 2,178 (48%)
Females in Belle Fourche: 2,387 (52%)
As % of Population in Belle Fourche
Race Diversity in Belle Fourche
White: 95%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Belle Fourche
Age Diversity in Belle Fourche
Median Age in Belle Fourche: 37.8 (Males in Belle Fourche: 36.4, Females in Belle Fourche: 39.2)
Belle Fourche Males Under 20: 15%
Belle Fourche Females Under 20: 15%
Belle Fourche Males 20 to 40: 11%
Belle Fourche Females 20 to 40: 12%
Belle Fourche Males 40 to 60: 13%
Belle Fourche Females 40 to 60: 13%
Belle Fourche Males Over 60: 9%
Belle Fourche Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Belle Fourche Median Household Income: $ 26,875
Belle Fourche Median Value of Homes: $ 55,000
Law Enforcement in Belle Fourche
Reported crimes in the Belle Fourche area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 266
Burglary: 14
Larceny-theft: 69
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,883
Belle Fourche Location Information
Elevation: 3,023 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Belle Fourche
Fruitdale 7.6 Miles
North Spearfish 11.6 Miles
Spearfish 12.5 Miles
Nisland 14.7 Miles
Whitewood 18.0 Miles
Deadwood 21.3 Miles
Newell 21.4 Miles
Central City 21.5 Miles
Lead 22.5 Miles
Sturgis 24.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Belle Fourche
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 289.5 Miles
Westminster 339.9 Miles
Arvada 342.6 Miles
Aurora 345.5 Miles
Denver 346.0 Miles
Lakewood 349.2 Miles
Sioux Falls 363.4 Miles
Colorado Springs 406.8 Miles
Pueblo 445.6 Miles
Lincoln 452.4 Miles
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Facts
Marijuana use linked to cancers of the head and neck. A December 1999 article in Cancer Epidemiology Biomarkers & Prevention found a link between marijuana use and cancerous tumors of the head and neck. The authors state, "this is the first epidemiological report that marijuana smoking is associated with a dose-dependent increased risk of head and neck cancer. This association is supported by a series of case reports and by experimental studies that provide a biologically plausible basis for the hypothesis that marijuana is a risk factor for head and neck cancer." The coca leaf was, and is, chewed almost universally by some indigenous communities.ancient Peruvian mummies have been found with the remains of coca leaves, and pottery from the time period depicts humans, cheeks bulged with the presence of something on which they are chewing. There is also evidence that these cultures used a mixture of coca leaves and saliva as an anesthetic for the performance of trepanation. The least severe type of relapse is a "slip," a common occurrence that involves a very brief resumption of drug use associated with no signs or symptoms of drug dependence. Such an episode can serve to strengthen the patient's recovery if used to identify areas of weakness and point out solutions and alternative behaviors that can help prevent future drug use from occurring. Cocaine use among men is almost twice then women. Based upon additional data sources, the office of National Drug Control Policy estimates the number of chronic cocaine users at 3.6 million. |
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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