




Palouse, Washington
Palouse, WA Profile
Palouse, WA, population 1,011 , is located
in Washington's Whitman county,
about 54.3 miles from Spokane and 231.9 miles from Boise.
In the 90's the population of Palouse has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Palouse has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Palouse area were lower than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Palouse Statistics
Palouse Gender Information
Males in Palouse: 490 (48%)
Females in Palouse: 521 (52%)
As % of Population in Palouse
Race Diversity in Palouse
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Palouse
Age Diversity in Palouse
Median Age in Palouse: 38.2 (Males in Palouse: 38.1, Females in Palouse: 38.3)
Palouse Males Under 20: 15%
Palouse Females Under 20: 14%
Palouse Males 20 to 40: 11%
Palouse Females 20 to 40: 14%
Palouse Males 40 to 60: 15%
Palouse Females 40 to 60: 15%
Palouse Males Over 60: 8%
Palouse Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Palouse
Palouse Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Palouse Median Household Income: $ 34,583
Palouse Median Value of Homes: $ 91,500
Law Enforcement in Palouse
Reported crimes in the Palouse area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 201
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 20
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,414
Palouse Location Information
Elevation: 2,426 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Palouse
Garfield 7.4 Miles
Potlatch 8.4 Miles
Onaway 8.8 Miles
Albion 11.7 Miles
Farmington 12.5 Miles
Moscow 12.8 Miles
Pullman 13.3 Miles
Colfax 13.8 Miles
Oakesdale 17.0 Miles
Tensed 18.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Palouse
(Population 100,000+)
Spokane 54.3 Miles
Boise 231.9 Miles
Bellevue 245.3 Miles
Seattle 251.3 Miles
Tacoma 253.9 Miles
Vancouver 281.1 Miles
Portland 284.6 Miles
Salem 317.2 Miles
Eugene 352.1 Miles
Salt Lake City 497.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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