




Shelton, Washington
Shelton, WA Profile
Shelton, WA, population 8,442 , is located
in Washington's Mason county,
about 30.9 miles from Tacoma and 45.0 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Shelton has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Shelton has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Shelton area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Washington average.
Shelton Statistics
Shelton Gender Information
Males in Shelton: 4,099 (49%)
Females in Shelton: 4,343 (51%)
As % of Population in Shelton
Race Diversity in Shelton
White: 86%
Native American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Shelton
Age Diversity in Shelton
Median Age in Shelton: 35.8 (Males in Shelton: 32.1, Females in Shelton: 39.0)
Shelton Males Under 20: 15%
Shelton Females Under 20: 14%
Shelton Males 20 to 40: 14%
Shelton Females 20 to 40: 12%
Shelton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Shelton Females 40 to 60: 11%
Shelton Males Over 60: 8%
Shelton Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Shelton
Shelton Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Shelton Median Household Income: $ 32,500
Shelton Median Value of Homes: $ 93,300
Law Enforcement in Shelton
Reported crimes in the Shelton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 14
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 30
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 606
Burglary: 138
Larceny-theft: 839
Motor vehicle theft: 115
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 12,480
Shelton Location Information
Elevation: 6 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Shelton
Skokomish 8.6 Miles
McCleary 13.6 Miles
Olympia 15.5 Miles
Tumwater 17.0 Miles
Lacey 18.1 Miles
Allyn-Grapeview 18.2 Miles
Tanglewilde-Thompson Place 18.6 Miles
Elma 20.6 Miles
Malone-Porter 20.7 Miles
Fox Island 22.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Shelton
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 30.9 Miles
Seattle 45.0 Miles
Bellevue 50.2 Miles
Vancouver 111.0 Miles
Portland 118.7 Miles
Salem 157.2 Miles
Eugene 218.8 Miles
Spokane 267.2 Miles
Boise 417.1 Miles
Reno 556.5 Miles
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Facts
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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.
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).
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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