




Lehi, Utah
Lehi, UT Profile
Lehi, UT, population 19,028 , is located
in Utah's Utah county,
about 14.9 miles from Provo and 22.2 miles from West Valley City.
In the 90's the population of Lehi has grown by about 125%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lehi has been growing at an annual rate of 6.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lehi area were lower than Utah's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Utah average.
Lehi Statistics
Lehi Gender Information
Males in Lehi: 9,531 (50%)
Females in Lehi: 9,497 (50%)
As % of Population in Lehi
Race Diversity in Lehi
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Lehi
Age Diversity in Lehi
Median Age in Lehi: 23.6 (Males in Lehi: 23.2, Females in Lehi: 24.0)
Lehi Males Under 20: 23%
Lehi Females Under 20: 21%
Lehi Males 20 to 40: 17%
Lehi Females 20 to 40: 18%
Lehi Males 40 to 60: 7%
Lehi Females 40 to 60: 7%
Lehi Males Over 60: 3%
Lehi Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Lehi
Lehi Household Average Size: 3.7 people
Lehi Median Household Income: $ 53,028
Lehi Median Value of Homes: $ 148,400
Law Enforcement in Lehi
Reported crimes in the Lehi area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 59
Burglary: 202
Larceny-theft: 330
Motor vehicle theft: 44
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,598
Lehi Location Information
Elevation: 4,562 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lehi
American Fork 3.1 Miles
Saratoga Springs 4.1 Miles
Cedar Hills 5.1 Miles
Alpine 5.7 Miles
Highland 5.9 Miles
Pleasant Grove 6.2 Miles
Lindon 7.6 Miles
Bluffdale 8.2 Miles
Vineyard 8.9 Miles
Draper 9.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lehi
(Population 100,000+)
Provo 14.9 Miles
West Valley City 22.2 Miles
Salt Lake City 25.6 Miles
Boise 315.7 Miles
Sunrise Manor 337.9 Miles
North Las Vegas 339.9 Miles
Las Vegas 341.8 Miles
Henderson 345.7 Miles
Paradise 346.8 Miles
Spring Valley 348.9 Miles
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Facts
The price of equity for the liquor industry is simply too high, especially for America’s kids, who are burdened by too many of the costs. Young people begin drinking in junior high school and binge drink (five or more drinks per occasion) at the rate of 30% by the time they are high school seniors. Four million children are alcoholics or problem drinkers. Alcohol, by far, is the most used and abused drug among young people. It is a major factor in the three leading causes of death for 16- to 24-year-olds. It is also the third leading killer overall (behind tobacco and diet/activity problems), contributing to more than 100,000 deaths each year in the United States. The economic costs associated with alcohol consumption total more than $100 billion each year. If a person does not have the self-confidence in their ability to remain abstinent, certainly undercuts the motivation to keep working at it. If a person does not start feeling better about themselves in recovery and gain self-esteem, then the idea of returning to drug and alcohol use can become very attractive. There needs to be some internal reward for going through all the effort of maintaining sobriety. Relapse back into drug and alcohol use happens with alarming frequency for great number of people. It is therefore only prudent to develop plans that decrease the possibility of relapse. However, relapse not a part of the recovery process, many people stopped using drugs in our overall never to return to it. In my experience, however, these people have put a great deal of proactive planning into use. They have made recovery their number one priority and have been ferocious in their commitment. Talwin, another opium derivative, is a Schedule IV narcotic. Schedule IV drugs have less potential for abuse than Schedule III drugs, an accepted medical use in the United States, and the likelihood of limited physical or psychological dependence if abused. Federal trafficking penalties for a first offense of a Schedule III substance is not more than three years and fines of up to $250,000 for individuals and one million dollars for organizations. A second offense carries a maximum of 30 years to life if a death is involved and fines up to two and 10 million dollars. People with mild antianxiety medication withdrawal symptoms require social and psychologic support to help them overcome a strong urge to begin using the drug again to stop the feelings of anxiety. People with severe withdrawal symptoms usually need to begin taking the drug again at a lower dose and under close medical supervision, sometimes in the hospital. The dose is decreased gradually over days or weeks and then discontinued. Even with the best treatment, a person may not feel normal for a month or more. |
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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