



Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA Profile
Federal Way, WA, population 83,259 , is located
in Washington's King county,
about 7.8 miles from Tacoma and 19.7 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Federal Way has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Federal Way has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Federal Way area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Federal Way Statistics
Federal Way Gender Information
Males in Federal Way: 40,944 (49%)
Females in Federal Way: 42,315 (51%)
As % of Population in Federal Way
Race Diversity in Federal Way
White: 69%
African American: 8%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 12%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Federal Way
Age Diversity in Federal Way
Median Age in Federal Way: 32.5 (Males in Federal Way: 31.8, Females in Federal Way: 33.2)
Federal Way Males Under 20: 16%
Federal Way Females Under 20: 15%
Federal Way Males 20 to 40: 15%
Federal Way Females 20 to 40: 16%
Federal Way Males 40 to 60: 13%
Federal Way Females 40 to 60: 14%
Federal Way Males Over 60: 5%
Federal Way Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Federal Way
Federal Way Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Federal Way Median Household Income: $ 49,278
Federal Way Median Value of Homes: $ 165,300
Law Enforcement in Federal Way
Reported crimes in the Federal Way area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 50
Robbery: 125
Aggravated assault: 120
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 358
Burglary: 672
Larceny-theft: 3,145
Motor vehicle theft: 1,204
Arson: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,048
Federal Way Location Information
Elevation: 500 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 19.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Federal Way
Auburn 4.1 Miles
Algona 4.1 Miles
Pacific 5.0 Miles
Edgewood 5.1 Miles
Milton 5.1 Miles
Kent 5.5 Miles
Des Moines 5.5 Miles
Fife 6.1 Miles
Lea Hill 6.2 Miles
Tacoma 7.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Federal Way
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 7.8 Miles
Seattle 19.7 Miles
Bellevue 20.6 Miles
Vancouver 117.6 Miles
Portland 125.6 Miles
Salem 168.2 Miles
Eugene 229.3 Miles
Spokane 229.5 Miles
Boise 391.7 Miles
Reno 553.3 Miles
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Facts
After 1991, however, use began to rise among tenth-and twelfth-graders, and after 1993, among eighth-graders as well. In 1999, prevalence of heroin use was roughly the same for all three grade levels. Although the number of students who reported using heroin in the last year remain under 2% in 1999, the rates are about two to three times higher than those reported in 1991. The NIDA released figures showing 1.7% of eighth graders, 1.7% of tenth graders, and 1.8% of high school seniors (twelfth graders) reported using heroin at least once. The results are remarkably static as respondents leave school and enter college, suggesting a strong adolescent culture of drug experimentation. Among college students, 1.7% reported using heroin at least once in their lifetime, while 1.8% of young adults aged 19–28 reported lifetime heroin use. When asked about heroin use in the last 30 days,0.6% of eighth graders, 0.3% of tenth graders, and 0.4% of twelfth graders reported using heroin at least once, compared to 0.2% of college students and 0.1% of young adults. Rohypnol was first developed in the 1970s by the pharmaceutical firm of Hoffmann-La Roche. It was first sold in Switzerland in 1975 as a sleeping aid for the treatment of insomnia. It is also given as a sedative prior to administering anesthesia for certain surgeries, including heart surgery performed on infants. Over time, the drug has come to be used by doctors in a total of 64 countries. Not long after it was introduced in Europe in the 1970s, reports began surfacing that Rohypnol was being abused as a recreational or "party" drug, often in combination with alcohol and/or other drugs. Cocaine: An alkaloid found in the leaves of the shrub Erythroxylon coca, which grows wild and has been cultivated in South America for thousands of years. This stimulant DRUG is commonly used for its psychoactive effects in modern times, but in fact human societies have used it for thousands of years. The custom of chewing the leaves by the native peoples of the Peruvian Andes dates back at least 5000 years. Cocaine was introduced into mainstream Western society in the last two decades of the nineteenth century, in various tonics, patent medicines, and remedies. In 1886, a Georgia pharmacist introduced what was to become the most famous drink of all time, Coca-Cola, which had extract of coca leaves. Cocaine's most famous proponent was Freud, who wrote extensively of its supposed virtues. He believed it could cure MORPHINE and ALCOHOL addiction. Not surprisingly, Freud struggled with a severe addiction to cocaine. Habitual use of marijuana can either mask or aggravate symptoms of mental illness. People prone to PSYCHOSIS, a severe mental disorder, can have bad reactions to a marijuana high. People who are depressed or anxious may lean on the drug to ease their symptoms, rather than find the professional help they need for their illnesses. |
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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.
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.
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