




Edgewood, Washington
Edgewood, WA Profile
Edgewood, WA, population 9,089 , is located
in Washington's Pierce county,
about 7.1 miles from Tacoma and 24.7 miles from Seattle.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Edgewood has been growing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Edgewood area were lower than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Edgewood Statistics
Edgewood Gender Information
Males in Edgewood: 4,580 (50%)
Females in Edgewood: 4,509 (50%)
As % of Population in Edgewood
Race Diversity in Edgewood
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Edgewood
Age Diversity in Edgewood
Median Age in Edgewood: 39.3 (Males in Edgewood: 38.8, Females in Edgewood: 39.8)
Edgewood Males Under 20: 15%
Edgewood Females Under 20: 14%
Edgewood Males 20 to 40: 12%
Edgewood Females 20 to 40: 11%
Edgewood Males 40 to 60: 17%
Edgewood Females 40 to 60: 17%
Edgewood Males Over 60: 7%
Edgewood Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Edgewood
Edgewood Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Edgewood Median Household Income: $ 56,658
Edgewood Median Value of Homes: $ 188,000
Law Enforcement in Edgewood
Reported crimes in the Edgewood area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 21
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 251
Burglary: 73
Larceny-theft: 117
Motor vehicle theft: 36
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,367
Edgewood Location Information
Elevation: 365 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Edgewood
Milton 0.9 Miles
Pacific 2.3 Miles
Algona 2.8 Miles
Fife 3.1 Miles
Sumner 4.1 Miles
Puyallup 4.5 Miles
Waller 4.9 Miles
Auburn 5.0 Miles
Federal Way 5.1 Miles
Summit 6.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Edgewood
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 7.1 Miles
Seattle 24.7 Miles
Bellevue 25.3 Miles
Vancouver 112.8 Miles
Portland 120.8 Miles
Salem 163.5 Miles
Eugene 224.5 Miles
Spokane 229.4 Miles
Boise 387.9 Miles
Reno 548.3 Miles
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Facts
Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, University College London, and University of Technology in Germany have found that ecstasy users and past-users perform worse than non-users on tasks associated with the serotonin system in the brain, such as learning, memory, and attention. This research also suggests that ecstasy use is associated with long-term depression and anxiety, even among people who had not used for more than six months. Another study showed ecstasy users to have decreased blood flow to the brain (thought to be regulated by serotonin), and that the reduction in blood flow depended on dose, meaning there was a greater decrease among participants who had used ecstasy more often. Similarly, memory and learning impairment was more profound among people who had used ecstasy more often. The AIDS virus is also spread through sexual contact; women who have sex with men who inject drugs are at great risk. Today, almost 70 percent of AIDS cases in women are related to either injecting drugs or having sex with a man who injects drugs. AIDS is now the fourth leading cause of death among women. Domestic Violence and Effects on Family. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. Research suggests that for women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. One study found that children who were diagnosed with major depression between the ages of six and 12 were more likely to have alcoholic parents or relatives than were children who were not depressed. Alcoholic households are less cohesive, have more conflicts, and their members are less independent and expressive than households with nonalcoholic or recovering alcoholic parents. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, one study found that 41% of children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may be life long. Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms. One study concluded that the only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. THC, the most active component of marijuana, remains in the body long after the psychoactive effects have worn off. The body stores THC in its fat cells. After one use, a person will test positive for THC for as many as three days. With regular use, a person can test positive for THC even after abstaining from marijuana for four weeks. The drug tests available at the turn of the twenty-first century were sophisticated enough that they do not yield a positive result for "passive" marijuana smoking (just being around other people who are using the drug). Thus, law enforcement officers will not accept that as a defense. As Paul M. Gahlinger stated in his book, "If the drug test is positive for marijuana, the only legitimate excuse is either the use of dronabinol or, if allowed, the use of medically prescribed marijuana." |
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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