




Lake Shore, Washington
Lake Shore, WA Profile
Lake Shore, WA, population 6,670 , is located
in Washington's Clark county,
about 3.9 miles from Vancouver and 11.6 miles from Portland.
In the 90's the population of Lake Shore has grown by about 6%.
Lake Shore Statistics
Lake Shore Gender Information
Males in Lake Shore: 3,340 (50%)
Females in Lake Shore: 3,330 (50%)
As % of Population in Lake Shore
Race Diversity in Lake Shore
White: 92%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Lake Shore
Age Diversity in Lake Shore
Median Age in Lake Shore: 39.4 (Males in Lake Shore: 38.6, Females in Lake Shore: 39.9)
Lake Shore Males Under 20: 16%
Lake Shore Females Under 20: 14%
Lake Shore Males 20 to 40: 10%
Lake Shore Females 20 to 40: 11%
Lake Shore Males 40 to 60: 17%
Lake Shore Females 40 to 60: 17%
Lake Shore Males Over 60: 7%
Lake Shore Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Lake Shore
Lake Shore Household Average Size: 2.83 people
Lake Shore Median Household Income: $ 62,476
Lake Shore Median Value of Homes: $ 157,500
Lake Shore Location Information
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake Shore
Felida 1.5 Miles
Salmon Creek 2.5 Miles
Minnehaha 3.0 Miles
Vancouver 3.9 Miles
Mt Vista 4.1 Miles
Barberton 4.4 Miles
Walnut Grove 4.7 Miles
Five Corners 5.6 Miles
Orchards 6.5 Miles
Brush Prairie 7.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lake Shore
(Population 100,000+)
Vancouver 3.9 Miles
Portland 11.6 Miles
Salem 54.4 Miles
Tacoma 108.7 Miles
Eugene 115.0 Miles
Seattle 133.6 Miles
Bellevue 134.8 Miles
Spokane 284.4 Miles
Boise 349.9 Miles
Reno 450.5 Miles
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Facts
In 1970, amphetamines constituted 14% of all psychoactive drugs prescribed by physicians in the United States. The passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) abruptly changed the availability of amphetamines by imposing severe manufacturing quotas and by establishing strict guidelines for their use. The reported cost of methamphetamine ranges from $10 to $20 for 100mg. The cost varies depending on the point of purchase – a gram could be obtained for $60 in Vancouver while a “hit” of 100 mg could cost more at a club scene. It has also been reported that it could cost less than $5 a day to maintain the habit. Alcohol and Youth Crime. Alcohol and crime also go hand in hand. The majority of youths sentenced to prison have a past history of substance abuse; the most commonly abused drug is alcohol. Of 1,030 youths, aged 12 to 17, entering Texas Youth Commission facilities, the most commonly used drug was alcohol. Men and women reported different levels of alcohol involvement. 58.7% of men age 12 and older reported past month alcohol use compared to 45.1% of women, while 23.2% of men age 12 and older reported binge drinking in the past month compared to 8.6% of women. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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