




Olympia, Washington
Olympia, WA Profile
Olympia, WA, population 42,514 , is located
in Washington's Thurston county,
about 26.1 miles from Tacoma and 47.5 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Olympia has grown by about 26%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Olympia has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Olympia area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Olympia Statistics
Olympia Gender Information
Males in Olympia: 20,319 (48%)
Females in Olympia: 22,195 (52%)
As % of Population in Olympia
Race Diversity in Olympia
White: 85%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Olympia
Age Diversity in Olympia
Median Age in Olympia: 36.0 (Males in Olympia: 33.9, Females in Olympia: 38.1)
Olympia Males Under 20: 12%
Olympia Females Under 20: 12%
Olympia Males 20 to 40: 16%
Olympia Females 20 to 40: 16%
Olympia Males 40 to 60: 13%
Olympia Females 40 to 60: 15%
Olympia Males Over 60: 6%
Olympia Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Olympia
Olympia Household Average Size: 2.21 people
Olympia Median Household Income: $ 40,846
Olympia Median Value of Homes: $ 140,700
Law Enforcement in Olympia
Reported crimes in the Olympia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 38
Robbery: 32
Aggravated assault: 75
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 330
Burglary: 303
Larceny-theft: 1,724
Motor vehicle theft: 162
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,979
Olympia Location Information
Elevation: 130 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Olympia
Tumwater 2.2 Miles
Lacey 3.7 Miles
Tanglewilde-Thompson Place 5.6 Miles
Tenino 12.7 Miles
DuPont 13.3 Miles
Rainier 14.4 Miles
North Yelm 15.0 Miles
Yelm 15.4 Miles
Shelton 15.5 Miles
Bucoda 16.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Olympia
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 26.1 Miles
Seattle 47.5 Miles
Bellevue 51.4 Miles
Vancouver 97.4 Miles
Portland 105.3 Miles
Salem 145.0 Miles
Eugene 206.7 Miles
Spokane 260.1 Miles
Boise 402.5 Miles
Reno 542.0 Miles
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Facts
People under the influence of drugs often act foolishly. Their judgment is poor. They take risks that can change their lives forever. Automobile accidents, for example, are the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of twenty-one, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. A large percentage of those accidents happen because a young, inexperienced driver is using alcohol or drugs. Other young people under the influence of drugs feel that they have superhuman powers, such as being able to fly. One startling example comes from the resort town of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. In the early summer of 1992, large groups of high school graduates flocked to the town to celebrate. Within just a few days the emergency room at the local hospital reported the following cases: Six teens were treated for alcohol poisoning. Their blood alcohol level ranged from 0.10 percent, which is legal intoxication in most states, to 0.45 percent, which is enough to kill an average person. One sixteen-year-old with a blood alcohol level of 0.18 percent jumped eight feet down a hotel staircase and chipped a vertebra. Another drunken teen, whose blood alcohol level tested at 0.25 percent, died when he leaned over a hotel balcony, fell, and landed on his head. Every person suffers from addictive behavior; it's a natural occurrence in all people, however that doesn't mean that it's normal on an all around scale. Some addictions hamper people in their daily lives more than others, while others are as harmless as singing while you walk. The price of equity for the liquor industry is simply too high, especially for America’s kids, who are burdened by too many of the costs. Young people begin drinking in junior high school and binge drink (five or more drinks per occasion) at the rate of 30% by the time they are high school seniors. Four million children are alcoholics or problem drinkers. Alcohol, by far, is the most used and abused drug among young people. It is a major factor in the three leading causes of death for 16- to 24-year-olds. It is also the third leading killer overall (behind tobacco and diet/activity problems), contributing to more than 100,000 deaths each year in the United States. The economic costs associated with alcohol consumption total more than $100 billion each year. Pregnancy and Infant Development. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in mental and growth retardation. One study indicates a significantly higher risk for leukemia in infants of women who drink any type of alcohol during pregnancy. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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 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.
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.
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.
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