




Longview, Washington
Longview, WA Profile
Longview, WA, population 34,660 , is located
in Washington's Cowlitz county,
about 37.0 miles from Vancouver and 44.4 miles from Portland.
In the 90's the population of Longview has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Longview has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Longview area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Washington average.
Longview Statistics
Longview Gender Information
Males in Longview: 16,720 (48%)
Females in Longview: 17,940 (52%)
As % of Population in Longview
Race Diversity in Longview
White: 89%
African American: 1%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Longview
Age Diversity in Longview
Median Age in Longview: 36.6 (Males in Longview: 34.9, Females in Longview: 38.1)
Longview Males Under 20: 15%
Longview Females Under 20: 14%
Longview Males 20 to 40: 13%
Longview Females 20 to 40: 13%
Longview Males 40 to 60: 13%
Longview Females 40 to 60: 13%
Longview Males Over 60: 8%
Longview Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Longview
Longview Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Longview Median Household Income: $ 35,171
Longview Median Value of Homes: $ 118,800
Law Enforcement in Longview
Reported crimes in the Longview area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 37
Aggravated assault: 150
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 558
Burglary: 910
Larceny-theft: 2,511
Motor vehicle theft: 419
Arson: 21
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 10,718
Longview Location Information
Elevation: 21 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Longview
Kelso 1.5 Miles
Longview Heights"> Longview Heights 3.1 Miles
Rainier 3.4 Miles
Longview">West Longview 3.6 Miles
Prescott 6.6 Miles
Castle Rock 9.6 Miles
Kalama 10.0 Miles
Clatskanie 13.1 Miles
Columbia City 18.3 Miles
Vader 18.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Longview
(Population 100,000+)
Vancouver 37.0 Miles
Portland 44.4 Miles
Tacoma 80.6 Miles
Salem 82.8 Miles
Seattle 105.5 Miles
Bellevue 107.6 Miles
Eugene 144.5 Miles
Spokane 280.9 Miles
Boise 373.3 Miles
Reno 483.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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