



Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD Profile
Rapid City, SD, population 59,607 , is located
in South Dakota's Pennington county,
about 259.6 miles from Ft Collins and 307.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Rapid City has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rapid City has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Rapid City area were higher than South Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Dakota average.
Rapid City Statistics
Rapid City Gender Information
Males in Rapid City: 29,224 (49%)
Females in Rapid City: 30,383 (51%)
As % of Population in Rapid City
Race Diversity in Rapid City
White: 84%
African American: 1%
Native American: 10%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Rapid City
Age Diversity in Rapid City
Median Age in Rapid City: 34.8 (Males in Rapid City: 32.7, Females in Rapid City: 36.5)
Rapid City Males Under 20: 15%
Rapid City Females Under 20: 14%
Rapid City Males 20 to 40: 15%
Rapid City Females 20 to 40: 14%
Rapid City Males 40 to 60: 12%
Rapid City Females 40 to 60: 13%
Rapid City Males Over 60: 7%
Rapid City Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Rapid City
Rapid City Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Rapid City Median Household Income: $ 35,978
Rapid City Median Value of Homes: $ 85,500
Law Enforcement in Rapid City
Reported crimes in the Rapid City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 67
Robbery: 35
Aggravated assault: 140
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 400
Burglary: 409
Larceny-theft: 2,167
Motor vehicle theft: 136
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,481
Rapid City Location Information
Elevation: 3,247 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 35.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rapid City
Rapid Valley 4.4 Miles
Blackhawk 6.2 Miles
Ashland Heights 6.3 Miles
Colonial Pine Hills 6.6 Miles
Green Valley 6.7 Miles
Box Elder 8.4 Miles
Ellsworth AFB 8.5 Miles
Keystone 15.8 Miles
Hermosa 16.8 Miles
New Underwood 19.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rapid City
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 259.6 Miles
Westminster 307.9 Miles
Arvada 310.9 Miles
Aurora 312.0 Miles
Denver 313.5 Miles
Lakewood 317.3 Miles
Sioux Falls 327.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 372.1 Miles
Lincoln 404.5 Miles
Pueblo 409.3 Miles
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Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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