



Bremerton, Washington
Bremerton, WA Profile
Bremerton, WA, population 37,259 , is located
in Washington's Kitsap county,
about 14.3 miles from Seattle and 20.4 miles from Bellevue.
In the 90's the population of Bremerton has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bremerton has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bremerton area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Washington average.
Bremerton Statistics
Bremerton Gender Information
Males in Bremerton: 18,969 (51%)
Females in Bremerton: 18,290 (49%)
As % of Population in Bremerton
Race Diversity in Bremerton
White: 75%
African American: 7%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 6%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Bremerton
Age Diversity in Bremerton
Median Age in Bremerton: 30.9 (Males in Bremerton: 29.3, Females in Bremerton: 33.2)
Bremerton Males Under 20: 15%
Bremerton Females Under 20: 14%
Bremerton Males 20 to 40: 20%
Bremerton Females 20 to 40: 16%
Bremerton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Bremerton Females 40 to 60: 10%
Bremerton Males Over 60: 6%
Bremerton Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Bremerton
Bremerton Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Bremerton Median Household Income: $ 30,950
Bremerton Median Value of Homes: $ 101,500
Law Enforcement in Bremerton
Reported crimes in the Bremerton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 66
Robbery: 65
Aggravated assault: 282
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,134
Burglary: 453
Larceny-theft: 1,383
Motor vehicle theft: 174
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,480
Bremerton Location Information
Elevation: 100 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 19.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bremerton
Navy Yard City 1.8 Miles
Port Orchard 1.9 Miles
Parkwood 2.6 Miles
East Port Orchard 3.1 Miles
Tracyton 3.1 Miles
Erlands Point-Kitsap Lake 3.6 Miles
Manchester 4.2 Miles
Silverdale 6.1 Miles
Bainbridge Island 6.8 Miles
Vashon 11.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bremerton
(Population 100,000+)
Seattle 14.3 Miles
Bellevue 20.4 Miles
Tacoma 23.5 Miles
Vancouver 133.4 Miles
Portland 141.4 Miles
Salem 182.5 Miles
Spokane 242.8 Miles
Eugene 244.1 Miles
Boise 414.0 Miles
Reno 573.5 Miles
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Facts
Cigarettes. Smoking among teenagers continues to decline from peak levels in the mid-1990s, although more slowly than in the past 8 years. Lifetime and current abuse of cigarettes declined among 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. Lifetime cigarette abuse dropped 19.5 percent, from 49.1 to 39.5 percent, and current abuse fell 20.3 percent, from 20.3 to 16.1 percent. Because evidence has shown Ecstasy users are likely to use other drugs, including marijuana, the researchers say they are vulnerable to a myriad of memory afflictions which may represent a 'time bomb' of cognitive problems for later life. Heroin is an opiate synthesized from morphine. Originally produced in 1874, it was thought to be not only nonaddictive but useful as a cure for respiratory illness and morphine addiction, and capable of relieving morphine withdrawal symptoms. Later it was discovered to have the same pharmacologic effects as morphine and to be just as addictive. In many parts of the world, it is used as an analgesic (for relief of pain), particularly for the terminally ill. Although in the United States the manufacture and importation of the drug are prohibited and it is not used medically, heroin predominates in illicit narcotics traffic because it provides more potency for less bulk than morphine and is thus easier to smuggle. Women who abuse drugs can also damage the health of their unborn children. For example, a woman who smokes marijuana during pregnancy can put the fetus at risk for a host of dangerous problems, such as low birth weight, developmental difficulties, and even Drug Addiction. Similarly, a woman who drinks alcohol while pregnant�perhaps before she even realizes she's pregnant�can cause heart defects, growth retardation, and serious neurological injury to the fetus (commonly known as fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS). |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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