




Algona, Washington
Algona, WA Profile
Algona, WA, population 2,460 , is located
in Washington's King county,
about 9.2 miles from Tacoma and 22.9 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Algona has grown by about 45%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Algona has been growing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Algona area were lower than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Algona Statistics
Algona Gender Information
Males in Algona: 1,275 (52%)
Females in Algona: 1,185 (48%)
As % of Population in Algona
Race Diversity in Algona
White: 85%
African American: 2%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Algona
Age Diversity in Algona
Median Age in Algona: 34.3 (Males in Algona: 34.2, Females in Algona: 34.5)
Algona Males Under 20: 18%
Algona Females Under 20: 16%
Algona Males 20 to 40: 15%
Algona Females 20 to 40: 15%
Algona Males 40 to 60: 14%
Algona Females 40 to 60: 13%
Algona Males Over 60: 5%
Algona Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Algona
Algona Household Average Size: 2.91 people
Algona Median Household Income: $ 50,833
Algona Median Value of Homes: $ 134,700
Law Enforcement in Algona
Reported crimes in the Algona area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 356
Burglary: 15
Larceny-theft: 28
Motor vehicle theft: 15
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,294
Algona Location Information
Elevation: 70 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Algona
Pacific 1.0 Miles
Auburn 2.3 Miles
Edgewood 2.8 Miles
Milton 3.6 Miles
Federal Way 4.1 Miles
Lea Hill 4.6 Miles
Sumner 5.3 Miles
Fife 5.6 Miles
Puyallup 6.8 Miles
Kent 7.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Algona
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 9.2 Miles
Seattle 22.9 Miles
Bellevue 23.0 Miles
Vancouver 115.1 Miles
Portland 123.1 Miles
Salem 165.9 Miles
Eugene 226.8 Miles
Spokane 227.1 Miles
Boise 387.6 Miles
Reno 549.8 Miles
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Facts
The physiological, psychological, and socioemotional risk factors associated with aging and alcohol abuse are varied and often complex. Older adults may not be aware that the interplay of one or more of these factors can precipitate alcohol use problems. In struggling to cope with later life issues, such as declining health, the loss of a spouse, and decreasing social support, many older adults may turn to alcohol. The consequences of this unhealthy coping mechanism can create problems with alcohol abuse or dependence, leaving many with the need to seek professional treatment. Intelligence confirms the growing involvement of organized crime in methamphetamine production and distribution, particularly Mexican criminal groups in the U.S. and OMGs and Asian Organized Crime (AOC) in Canada. Each of these groups is entrenched in the cross-border methamphetamine trade. Members of Asian, Eastern European and Israeli organized crime groups, as well as OMGs, particularly the Hells Angels, are involved in cross-border MDMA trafficking. AOC groups based in Canada are known to be extensively involved in the production and importation of MDMA for the North American market. There is mounting evidence of increased cross-border activity involving U.S. and Canadian criminal organizations. In addition to the effects of the drug itself, street heroin may have additives that do not readily dissolve and result in clogging the blood vessels that lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs." Of the major racial/ethnic groups, the rate of drug use is highest among the American Indian/Native American population (10.6%) and those reporting mixed race (11.2%), followed by African Americans (7.7%), Hispanics (6.8%), whites (6.6%). The lowest rates are found among the Asian population. (3.2%). |
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.
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".
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.
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.
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