




Pullman, Washington
Pullman, WA Profile
Pullman, WA, population 24,675 , is located
in Washington's Whitman county,
about 65.2 miles from Spokane and 220.8 miles from Boise.
In the 90's the population of Pullman has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Pullman has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Pullman area were lower than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Pullman Statistics
Pullman Gender Information
Males in Pullman: 12,617 (51%)
Females in Pullman: 12,058 (49%)
As % of Population in Pullman
Race Diversity in Pullman
White: 83%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Pullman
Age Diversity in Pullman
Median Age in Pullman: 22.5 (Males in Pullman: 22.7, Females in Pullman: 22.2)
Pullman Males Under 20: 13%
Pullman Females Under 20: 14%
Pullman Males 20 to 40: 30%
Pullman Females 20 to 40: 25%
Pullman Males 40 to 60: 6%
Pullman Females 40 to 60: 7%
Pullman Males Over 60: 3%
Pullman Females Over 60: 3%
Economics in Pullman
Pullman Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Pullman Median Household Income: $ 20,652
Pullman Median Value of Homes: $ 138,000
Law Enforcement in Pullman
Reported crimes in the Pullman area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 16
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 143
Burglary: 111
Larceny-theft: 407
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,112
Pullman Location Information
Elevation: 2,400 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pullman
Albion 5.3 Miles
Moscow 8.5 Miles
Colton 11.6 Miles
Palouse 13.3 Miles
Colfax 13.5 Miles
Uniontown 14.0 Miles
Genesee 17.4 Miles
Potlatch 18.7 Miles
Garfield 19.2 Miles
Onaway 19.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pullman
(Population 100,000+)
Spokane 65.2 Miles
Boise 220.8 Miles
Bellevue 243.7 Miles
Seattle 249.7 Miles
Tacoma 250.9 Miles
Vancouver 273.1 Miles
Portland 276.3 Miles
Salem 308.0 Miles
Eugene 341.4 Miles
Salt Lake City 490.0 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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