



Sturgis, South Dakota
Sturgis, SD Profile
Sturgis, SD, population 6,442 , is located
in South Dakota's Meade county,
about 276.4 miles from Ft Collins and 325.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Sturgis has grown by about 21%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sturgis has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sturgis area were higher than South Dakota's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Dakota average.
Sturgis Statistics
Sturgis Gender Information
Males in Sturgis: 3,069 (48%)
Females in Sturgis: 3,373 (52%)
As % of Population in Sturgis
Race Diversity in Sturgis
White: 95%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Sturgis
Age Diversity in Sturgis
Median Age in Sturgis: 39.8 (Males in Sturgis: 38.0, Females in Sturgis: 41.6)
Sturgis Males Under 20: 14%
Sturgis Females Under 20: 13%
Sturgis Males 20 to 40: 11%
Sturgis Females 20 to 40: 12%
Sturgis Males 40 to 60: 13%
Sturgis Females 40 to 60: 14%
Sturgis Males Over 60: 9%
Sturgis Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Sturgis
Sturgis Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Sturgis Median Household Income: $ 30,253
Sturgis Median Value of Homes: $ 68,300
Law Enforcement in Sturgis
Reported crimes in the Sturgis area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 280
Burglary: 27
Larceny-theft: 194
Motor vehicle theft: 21
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,763
Sturgis Location Information
Elevation: 3,440 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sturgis
Whitewood 7.3 Miles
Deadwood 11.1 Miles
Lead 13.3 Miles
Central City 13.4 Miles
Spearfish 18.2 Miles
Nisland 18.3 Miles
North Spearfish 20.1 Miles
Fruitdale 20.1 Miles
Blackhawk 20.5 Miles
Newell 21.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sturgis
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 276.4 Miles
Westminster 325.9 Miles
Arvada 328.8 Miles
Aurora 330.8 Miles
Denver 331.8 Miles
Lakewood 335.3 Miles
Sioux Falls 343.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 391.6 Miles
Lincoln 428.3 Miles
Pueblo 429.5 Miles
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Facts
Dried coca leaves contain up to 1 % cocaine. They are processed into cocaine hydrochloride in clandestine laboratories. The leaves are moistened with lime water or other alkali and extracted with kerosene (paraffin). The dissolved cocaine is extracted from the kerosene with sulfuric acid to produce an aqueous solution of cocaine sulfate. This solution is neutralised with lime, causing cocaine base (coca paste) to precipitate. Coca paste is redissolved in sulfuric acid and potassium permanganate is added to destroy cinnamoylcocaine and other impurities. The filtered solution is again treated with alkali to precipitate the free base, which is dissolved in acetone or other solvents. Concentrated hydrochloric acid is added to the solution, causing cocaine hydrochloride to settle out as a solid residue. In 2002 and 2003, an estimated 88.2 percent of persons aged 21 or older (175.6 million) were lifetime alcohol users, whereas an estimated 11.8 percent (23.5 million) were lifetime nondrinkers. Over half of lifetime alcohol users (52.7 percent) had used one or more illicit drugs at some time in their life, compared to 8.0 percent of lifetime nondrinkers. Among persons who had used an illicit drug in their lifetime, the average age at first illicit drug use was 19 years for lifetime alcohol users, versus 23 years for lifetime nondrinkers. About 10% of teens smoke cigarettes frequently (more than 20 days a month). Tobacco use has serious long-term health consequences and is highly addictive. A teen who uses tobacco for more than a year has more than an 80% chance of becoming dependent on it. Methamphetamine (called crystal meth, ice, or crank) is becoming increasingly popular, particularly in the southwest. In 1997, 4.4% of 12th graders had tried this stimulant at least once. At $10 to $30 a dose, methamphetamine is a popular choice for all-night parties ("raves"). Although many people think that LSD, like heroin, is an old-fashioned drug, annual rates of adolescent LSD use are at their highest in 20 years. In 1997, 4.7% of 8th graders and 13.6% of high school seniors had used LSD at least once. |
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.
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 Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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".
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