




Custer, Washington
Custer, WA Profile
Custer, WA, population 299 , is located
in Washington's Whatcom county,
about 91.8 miles from Seattle and 92.6 miles from Bellevue.
Custer Statistics
Custer Gender Information
Males in Custer: 147 (49%)
Females in Custer: 152 (51%)
As % of Population in Custer
Race Diversity in Custer
White: 92%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Custer
Age Diversity in Custer
Median Age in Custer: 35.7 (Males in Custer: 36.7, Females in Custer: 33.5)
Custer Males Under 20: 15%
Custer Females Under 20: 16%
Custer Males 20 to 40: 12%
Custer Females 20 to 40: 12%
Custer Males 40 to 60: 13%
Custer Females 40 to 60: 14%
Custer Males Over 60: 8%
Custer Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Custer
Custer Household Average Size: 2.77 people
Custer Median Household Income: $ 22,500
Custer Median Value of Homes: $ 101,400
Custer Location Information
Elevation: 45 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Custer
Birch Bay 4.8 Miles
Ferndale 5.3 Miles
Blaine 7.2 Miles
Lynden 8.7 Miles
Marietta-Alderwood 9.4 Miles
Bellingham 12.9 Miles
Everson 13.4 Miles
Nooksack 14.4 Miles
Geneva 16.0 Miles
Sumas 17.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Custer
(Population 100,000+)
Seattle 91.8 Miles
Bellevue 92.6 Miles
Tacoma 115.5 Miles
Vancouver 226.8 Miles
Portland 234.8 Miles
Spokane 255.1 Miles
Salem 275.5 Miles
Eugene 337.2 Miles
Boise 478.4 Miles
Reno 664.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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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