




North Sioux City, South Dakota
North Sioux City, SD Profile
North Sioux City, SD, population 2,288 , is located
in South Dakota's Union county,
about 71.6 miles from Sioux Falls and 92.1 miles from Omaha.
In the 90's the population of North Sioux City has grown by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of North Sioux City has been growing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the North Sioux City area were lower than South Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Dakota average.
North Sioux City Statistics
North Sioux City Gender Information
Males in North Sioux City: 1,182 (52%)
Females in North Sioux City: 1,106 (48%)
As % of Population in North Sioux City
Race Diversity in North Sioux City
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in North Sioux City
Age Diversity in North Sioux City
Median Age in North Sioux City: 33.6 (Males in North Sioux City: 33.0, Females in North Sioux City: 34.5)
North Sioux City Males Under 20: 16%
North Sioux City Females Under 20: 14%
North Sioux City Males 20 to 40: 16%
North Sioux City Females 20 to 40: 15%
North Sioux City Males 40 to 60: 13%
North Sioux City Females 40 to 60: 13%
North Sioux City Males Over 60: 7%
North Sioux City Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in North Sioux City
North Sioux City Household Average Size: 2.5 people
North Sioux City Median Household Income: $ 39,333
North Sioux City Median Value of Homes: $ 75,800
Law Enforcement in North Sioux City
Reported crimes in the North Sioux City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 43
Burglary: 0
Larceny-theft: 7
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 298
North Sioux City Location Information
Elevation: 1,100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Sioux City
Sioux City 4.6 Miles
South Sioux City 5.1 Miles
Jefferson 6.5 Miles
Jackson 6.8 Miles
Dakota City 8.4 Miles
Sergeant Bluff 10.6 Miles
Hubbard 11.1 Miles
Ponca 11.6 Miles
Hinton 12.0 Miles
Waterbury 13.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Sioux City
(Population 100,000+)
Sioux Falls 71.6 Miles
Omaha 92.1 Miles
Lincoln 119.8 Miles
Des Moines 160.9 Miles
Minneapolis 233.7 Miles
St Paul 238.0 Miles
Topeka 244.3 Miles
Cedar Rapids 250.2 Miles
Kansas City 255.3 Miles
Kansas City 257.2 Miles
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Facts
Addiction is a very complex behavior. Humans have been trying to understand its causes for many years. At one time, moral weakness was accepted as the primary reason for addiction. According to this theory, some people do not have the moral strength to withstand an addiction. Although still believed by some members of the general public, this theory is no longer accepted by professionals. Today, researchers understand that a variety of factors can contribute to making a person an addict. Many events in a person's background may lead him or her to begin using addictive substances. Some of these events include: Use of illegal substances by family members and friends. Poor family upbringing where love, warmth, praise, and acceptance are lacking. Lack of direction from the family about the proper ways to get along with others. Poverty, poor living conditions, or isolation from other people. Amphetamine Treatment Admission Rates: In 1993, the treatment admission rate for primary amphetamine abuse in the United States was 14 admissions per 100,000 aged 12 or older. No State had a rate higher than 100 per 100,000. Three States had rates of 55 per 100,000 or more, and 89 percent of reporting States had rates of fewer than 28 per 100,000. By 1996, the treatment admission rate for primary amphetamine abuse in the United States had increased by 79 percent, to 24 per 100,000 aged 12 or older. Ten States had rates of at least 55 per 100,000, and three of these had rates of at least 100 per 100,000. The proportion of States with rates fewer than 28 per 100,000 had fallen to 66 percent. By 1999, the treatment admission rate for primary amphetamine abuse in the United States as a whole had increased to 32 per 100,000 aged 12 or older. Thirteen States had rates of at least 55 per 100,000, and eight of these had rates of 100 per 100,000 or more. The affect of heroin on the body is dependent on the method of administration. Heroin can be taken orally, which is metabolized into morphine before crossing the blood-brain barrier; snorted, which results in onset within 10 to 15 minutes; smoked, which has immediate effects; intravenously injected, which results in rush and euphoria within 7 to 8 seconds; and, intramuscularly injected which takes longer but results in onset within 5 to 8 minutes. Finally, heroin can kill. Of all reported drug abuse deaths, heroin is one of the top two most frequent. As with any drug addiction and physical dependency, withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped. Children as young as third graders are beginning to experiment with drugs. There are many factors that influence drug use among children and teenagers, but there is not enough being done to prevent it. Drug abuse is defined as, the nonmedical abuse of a drug that interferes with a healthy and productive life. There are many harmful biological effects drug use can have on a person. The government does many things to try to stop drug abuse, such as making new laws and taking down suppliers, but they are clearly not doing a good job if young children can get a hold of drugs. Also, the media's portrayal of drug users is not being very helpful in the war on drugs. The problem of drug abuse among children and teenagers may be a hard one to solve, but there are certainly things we can do to stop the prevalence of it among so many minors. Many health problems, both physical and mental, can be caused from drug use. Different drugs have different effects. Kids usually get hooked onto more addicting and powerful substances with gateway drugs. Gateway drugs lead users on to a more extensive use of other addictive drugs. The most common gateway drug, marijuana, can slow down and temporarily impair motor skills, coordination, and response time will also decrease. Other drugs, such as cocaine, cause more serious health problems. Cocaine can cause anxiety and irritability. It also produces another deadly effect, which is high blood pressure. This can often lead to a stroke. Drug abuse of any kind can damage organs such as the liver, heart, and brain. Using an infected needle can cause blood poisoning or HIV/AIDS. Malnutrition occurs often in drug users, and sometimes death as a result of overdosing. After using drugs for a long time, tolerance, a resistance to the effects of drugs, can also occur. For some addicts, withdrawal problems start when trying to quit, meaning that their bodies have serious reactions (Musto 362-364). In addition, using drugs repeatedly will eventually cause the user's brain structure and functions to change. Evidence suggests that drugs will become the brain's top, or sometimes sole, priority for an addict (Leshner). Drug users may claim to feel great when they are high, but using drugs will cause users to be miserable for the rest of their short lives. |
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).
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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