




Concrete, Washington
Concrete, WA Profile
Concrete, WA, population 790 , is located
in Washington's Skagit county,
about 67.6 miles from Bellevue and 70.0 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Concrete has grown by about 7%.
Concrete Statistics
Concrete Gender Information
Males in Concrete: 389 (49%)
Females in Concrete: 401 (51%)
As % of Population in Concrete
Race Diversity in Concrete
White: 93%
Native American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Concrete
Age Diversity in Concrete
Median Age in Concrete: 33.4 (Males in Concrete: 33.4, Females in Concrete: 33.4)
Concrete Males Under 20: 18%
Concrete Females Under 20: 18%
Concrete Males 20 to 40: 12%
Concrete Females 20 to 40: 12%
Concrete Males 40 to 60: 12%
Concrete Females 40 to 60: 12%
Concrete Males Over 60: 8%
Concrete Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Concrete
Concrete Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Concrete Median Household Income: $ 29,375
Concrete Median Value of Homes: $ 88,500
Concrete Location Information
Elevation: 435 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Concrete
Rockport 7.8 Miles
Hamilton 11.2 Miles
Marblemount 13.6 Miles
Lyman 14.5 Miles
Lake Cavanaugh 19.4 Miles
Oso 20.4 Miles
Darrington 20.7 Miles
Sedro-Woolley 22.6 Miles
Clear Lake 22.9 Miles
Acme 24.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Concrete
(Population 100,000+)
Bellevue 67.6 Miles
Seattle 70.0 Miles
Tacoma 94.7 Miles
Vancouver 205.2 Miles
Spokane 208.6 Miles
Portland 213.2 Miles
Salem 256.1 Miles
Eugene 316.9 Miles
Boise 432.0 Miles
Reno 630.5 Miles
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Facts
People who are not alcoholic sometimes do not understand why an alcoholic can't just "use a little willpower" to stop drinking. However, alcoholism has little to do with willpower. Alcoholics are in the grip of a powerful "craving," or uncontrollable need, for alcohol that overrides their ability to stop drinking. This need can be as strong as the need for food or water. Opioid peptides: These are peptide NEUROTRANSMITTERS (see NEUROPEPTIDES) related to the OPIATES. For example ENKEPHALIN, ENDORPHIN, and DYNORPHIN are all opioid peptides. They are derived from three PROHORMONES: PRODYNORPHIN (which produces dynorphin), PROOPIOMELANOCORTIN (which produces endorphin and the hormone ADRENOCORTICOTROPIC HORMONE [ACTH]) PREPROENKEPHALIN and PROENKEPHALIN (which produces enkephalin). These three hormones are each coded by a separate GENE and are differentially located through the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM. Enkephalin is the most abundant of them. Women are more likely than men to receive prescribed drugs that are abused among adult populations. These prescribed drugs are most often antidepressants and pain relievers. Evidence indicates that men and women are at similar risk for becoming addicted to opioids. However, women are far more likely to become addicted to other types of prescription drugs than men. The use of pain relievers is also significant in the elderly; it is well-known that pain is a widespread problem in this age group. Up to one-half of the elderly not living in nursing homes are affected by pain on a regular basis. The American Geriatrics Society also reports that as many as 20% of those over the age of 65 years use prescription pain relievers at least once per week. Furthermore, about 60% of the elderly have taken some type of prescription pain reliever for a minimum of six months. In nursing homes, these rates are even higher. The elderly need greater attention when they receive strong pain-relieving drugs, such as opioids. This is based on the fact that elderly patients are more likely to accidentally misuse prescription drugs than the general population. They are more likely to inaccurately read drug labels and to not follow health-care provider instructions. Generally, the elderly need lower doses of drugs, especially potent drugs, than the general population. Another area of concern in prescription drug abuse is with health-care providers, such as nurses, doctors, pharmacists, dentists, and others. These persons have ready access to highly addictive drugs, such as the opioids, and are more vulnerable to such abuse. In addition, these professions are more stressful than average, and this may be a factor in the higher-than-normal rates of abuse in this group. OxyContin abuse is spreading for a variety of reasons. First, the elevated opiate dosage makes it highly addictive. Second, in contrast to drugs such as cocaine or heroin that can be laced with other substances, with OxyContin you know how much of the drug you are getting. Since the dosage is consistent, it delivers a dependable high. Finally, OxyContin is covered by most health insurance plans, so it is significantly cheaper than street drugs. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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