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Martha Lake, WA Profile
Martha Lake, WA, population 12,633 , is located
in Washington's Snohomish county,
about 16.7 miles from Bellevue and 17.5 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Martha Lake has grown by about 24%.
Martha Lake Statistics
Martha Lake Gender Information
Males in Martha Lake: 6,297 (50%)
Females in Martha Lake: 6,336 (50%)
As % of Population in Martha Lake
Race Diversity in Martha Lake
White: 84%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 9%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Martha Lake
Age Diversity in Martha Lake
Median Age in Martha Lake: 33.5 (Males in Martha Lake: 33.2, Females in Martha Lake: 33.9)
Martha Lake Males Under 20: 15%
Martha Lake Females Under 20: 15%
Martha Lake Males 20 to 40: 16%
Martha Lake Females 20 to 40: 16%
Martha Lake Males 40 to 60: 14%
Martha Lake Females 40 to 60: 14%
Martha Lake Males Over 60: 5%
Martha Lake Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Martha Lake
Martha Lake Household Average Size: 2.74 people
Martha Lake Median Household Income: $ 57,568
Martha Lake Median Value of Homes: $ 212,200
Martha Lake Location Information
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Martha Lake
Mill Creek 1.7 Miles
Alderwood Manor 2.8 Miles
North Creek 3.6 Miles
Lynnwood 4.1 Miles
Brier 4.9 Miles
Mountlake Terrace 5.4 Miles
Bothell 6.3 Miles
Kenmore 6.5 Miles
Cathcart 6.5 Miles
Maltby 6.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Martha Lake
(Population 100,000+)
Bellevue 16.7 Miles
Seattle 17.5 Miles
Tacoma 42.5 Miles
Vancouver 154.3 Miles
Portland 162.3 Miles
Salem 204.7 Miles
Spokane 224.2 Miles
Eugene 265.9 Miles
Boise 413.1 Miles
Reno 588.1 Miles
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Facts
Because cocaine is a very short-acting drug, heavy users may inject it or smoke it q 10 to 15 min. This repetition produces toxic effects, such as tachycardia, hypertension, mydriasis, muscle twitching, sleeplessness, and extreme nervousness. Hallucinations, paranoid delusions, and aggressive behavior may develop, which can make the person dangerous. Pupils are maximally dilated, and the drug's sympathomimetic effect increases heart and respiration rates and BP. Patients who needs help with their alcohol problems can be treated in detoxification programs, on an in or outpatient basis. Inpatients reside at the program�s facility and are treated and monitored 24 hours a day by medical professionals. Outpatient programs are best for people who work, have social support systems and are able to abstain from using for up to 72 hours. Outpatient programs work by allowing the patient to reside at home and attend program meetings several times a week. Children as young as third graders are beginning to experiment with drugs. There are many factors that influence drug use among children and teenagers, but there is not enough being done to prevent it. Drug abuse is defined as, the nonmedical abuse of a drug that interferes with a healthy and productive life. There are many harmful biological effects drug use can have on a person. The government does many things to try to stop drug abuse, such as making new laws and taking down suppliers, but they are clearly not doing a good job if young children can get a hold of drugs. Also, the media's portrayal of drug users is not being very helpful in the war on drugs. The problem of drug abuse among children and teenagers may be a hard one to solve, but there are certainly things we can do to stop the prevalence of it among so many minors. Many health problems, both physical and mental, can be caused from drug use. Different drugs have different effects. Kids usually get hooked onto more addicting and powerful substances with gateway drugs. Gateway drugs lead users on to a more extensive use of other addictive drugs. The most common gateway drug, marijuana, can slow down and temporarily impair motor skills, coordination, and response time will also decrease. Other drugs, such as cocaine, cause more serious health problems. Cocaine can cause anxiety and irritability. It also produces another deadly effect, which is high blood pressure. This can often lead to a stroke. Drug abuse of any kind can damage organs such as the liver, heart, and brain. Using an infected needle can cause blood poisoning or HIV/AIDS. Malnutrition occurs often in drug users, and sometimes death as a result of overdosing. After using drugs for a long time, tolerance, a resistance to the effects of drugs, can also occur. For some addicts, withdrawal problems start when trying to quit, meaning that their bodies have serious reactions (Musto 362-364). In addition, using drugs repeatedly will eventually cause the user's brain structure and functions to change. Evidence suggests that drugs will become the brain's top, or sometimes sole, priority for an addict (Leshner). Drug users may claim to feel great when they are high, but using drugs will cause users to be miserable for the rest of their short lives. Hydrocodone is a narcotic that can produce a calm, euphoric state similar to heroin or morphine--and despite such important and obvious benefits in pain relief, evidence is pointing to chronic addiction. Pure hydrocodone is a Schedule II substance, closely controlled with restricted use. But very few prescription drugs are pure hydrocodone. Instead, small amounts of hydrocodone are mixed with other non-narcotic ingredients to create medicines like Vicodin and Lortab. This means they can be classified under Schedule III with fewer restrictions on their use and distribution. |
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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