




Porcupine, South Dakota
Porcupine, SD Profile
Porcupine, SD, population 407 , is located
in South Dakota's Shannon county,
about 231.9 miles from Ft Collins and 273.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Porcupine has declined by about 48%.
Porcupine Statistics
Porcupine Gender Information
Males in Porcupine: 214 (53%)
Females in Porcupine: 193 (47%)
As % of Population in Porcupine
Race Diversity in Porcupine
White: 1%
Native American: 98%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Porcupine
Age Diversity in Porcupine
Median Age in Porcupine: 21.3 (Males in Porcupine: 22.0, Females in Porcupine: 21.1)
Porcupine Males Under 20: 24%
Porcupine Females Under 20: 22%
Porcupine Males 20 to 40: 13%
Porcupine Females 20 to 40: 13%
Porcupine Males 40 to 60: 12%
Porcupine Females 40 to 60: 8%
Porcupine Males Over 60: 3%
Porcupine Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Porcupine
Porcupine Household Average Size: 4.57 people
Porcupine Median Household Income: $ 24,583
Porcupine Median Value of Homes: $ 9,999
Porcupine Location Information
Elevation: 3,200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Porcupine
Wounded Knee 7.1 Miles
Manderson-White Horse Creek 7.1 Miles
Batesland 13.8 Miles
Kyle 15.0 Miles
Pine Ridge 18.7 Miles
Pine Ridge 20.3 Miles
Allen 20.7 Miles
Oglala 20.9 Miles
Martin 30.5 Miles
Gordon 30.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Porcupine
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 231.9 Miles
Westminster 273.9 Miles
Aurora 275.2 Miles
Arvada 277.2 Miles
Denver 278.4 Miles
Lakewood 283.0 Miles
Sioux Falls 283.7 Miles
Colorado Springs 331.2 Miles
Lincoln 336.3 Miles
Omaha 354.7 Miles
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Facts
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Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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).
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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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