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Mountlake Terrace, WA Profile
Mountlake Terrace, WA, population 20,362 , is located
in Washington's Snohomish county,
about 12.6 miles from Seattle and 13.3 miles from Bellevue.
In the 90's the population of Mountlake Terrace has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Mountlake Terrace has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Mountlake Terrace area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Mountlake Terrace Statistics
Mountlake Terrace Gender Information
Males in Mountlake Terrace: 10,078 (49%)
Females in Mountlake Terrace: 10,284 (51%)
As % of Population in Mountlake Terrace
Race Diversity in Mountlake Terrace
White: 78%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 11%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Mountlake Terrace
Age Diversity in Mountlake Terrace
Median Age in Mountlake Terrace: 33.5 (Males in Mountlake Terrace: 32.6, Females in Mountlake Terrace: 34.4)
Mountlake Terrace Males Under 20: 14%
Mountlake Terrace Females Under 20: 14%
Mountlake Terrace Males 20 to 40: 17%
Mountlake Terrace Females 20 to 40: 17%
Mountlake Terrace Males 40 to 60: 13%
Mountlake Terrace Females 40 to 60: 13%
Mountlake Terrace Males Over 60: 5%
Mountlake Terrace Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Mountlake Terrace
Mountlake Terrace Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Mountlake Terrace Median Household Income: $ 47,238
Mountlake Terrace Median Value of Homes: $ 166,300
Law Enforcement in Mountlake Terrace
Reported crimes in the Mountlake Terrace area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 147
Burglary: 97
Larceny-theft: 628
Motor vehicle theft: 124
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,037
Mountlake Terrace Location Information
Elevation: 440 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mountlake Terrace
Brier 1.6 Miles
Esperance 2.2 Miles
Lynnwood 2.3 Miles
Lake Forest Park 2.5 Miles
Alderwood Manor 2.7 Miles
Shoreline 2.7 Miles
Woodway 3.5 Miles
Edmonds 3.5 Miles
Kenmore 3.7 Miles
Bothell 5.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mountlake Terrace
(Population 100,000+)
Seattle 12.6 Miles
Bellevue 13.3 Miles
Tacoma 37.6 Miles
Vancouver 149.6 Miles
Portland 157.6 Miles
Salem 199.8 Miles
Spokane 227.3 Miles
Eugene 261.1 Miles
Boise 412.5 Miles
Reno 584.6 Miles
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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