




Steilacoom, Washington
Steilacoom, WA Profile
Steilacoom, WA, population 6,049 , is located
in Washington's Pierce county,
about 9.4 miles from Tacoma and 32.7 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Steilacoom has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Steilacoom has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Steilacoom area were lower than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Steilacoom Statistics
Steilacoom Gender Information
Males in Steilacoom: 2,971 (49%)
Females in Steilacoom: 3,078 (51%)
As % of Population in Steilacoom
Race Diversity in Steilacoom
White: 78%
African American: 7%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 6%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Steilacoom
Age Diversity in Steilacoom
Median Age in Steilacoom: 38.1 (Males in Steilacoom: 36.7, Females in Steilacoom: 39.4)
Steilacoom Males Under 20: 13%
Steilacoom Females Under 20: 12%
Steilacoom Males 20 to 40: 14%
Steilacoom Females 20 to 40: 14%
Steilacoom Males 40 to 60: 13%
Steilacoom Females 40 to 60: 15%
Steilacoom Males Over 60: 8%
Steilacoom Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Steilacoom
Steilacoom Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Steilacoom Median Household Income: $ 46,113
Steilacoom Median Value of Homes: $ 188,900
Law Enforcement in Steilacoom
Reported crimes in the Steilacoom area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 208
Burglary: 16
Larceny-theft: 85
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,696
Steilacoom Location Information
Elevation: 51 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Steilacoom
Lakewood 4.0 Miles
University Place 5.2 Miles
DuPont 5.2 Miles
McChord AFB 5.5 Miles
Fox Island 5.8 Miles
Fircrest 6.3 Miles
Parkland 8.0 Miles
Artondale 9.0 Miles
Spanaway 9.1 Miles
Midland 9.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Steilacoom
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 9.4 Miles
Seattle 32.7 Miles
Bellevue 35.8 Miles
Vancouver 105.9 Miles
Portland 113.9 Miles
Salem 155.4 Miles
Eugene 216.9 Miles
Spokane 244.6 Miles
Boise 396.2 Miles
Reno 546.7 Miles
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Facts
One in ten workers knows someone who uses cocaine on the job. Habituation refers either to the process of acquiring a drug habit, or to the state of the habitual user. Since habitual users frequently show increasedtolerance (decreasedsensitivity to the effects of the drug; see below), habituation is also used in the earlier literature to mean an acquired increase in tolerance. In its early reports, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EXPERT COMMIT-TEE ON DRUG DEPENDENCE (as it is now known, after several changes of name) usedthe term habituation to refer to a state arising from repeateddrug use, that was less serious than addiction in the sense that it included only psychological and not physical dependence, and that harm, if it occurred, was only to the user and not to others. Drugs were classified according to whether they caused habituation or addiction. These distinctions were later recognized to be basedon misconception, because (1) psychological (or psychic) dependence is even more important than physical dependence with respect to the genesis of addiction; (2) any drug that can damage the user is also capable of causing harm to others and to society at large; and (3) the same drug could cause effects that might be classed as "habituation" in one user and "addiction" in another. The WHO Expert Committee later recommended that both terms be dropped from use, and that dependence be usedinstead. “Children today spend about as many hours in front of a television as they do in a classroom,” Bonnette said. “Clearly, children are learning less about the dangers of drugs from mass media, which is no surprise. There are fewer story- lines dealing with drugs on television, fewer anti-drug ads airing regularly, fewer stories about drugs. As the data demonstrate, when it comes to children and drugs, out of sight is out of mind.” Alcohol consumption is an important risk factor for many types of cancer including: pharynx, larynx, mouth, breast, liver, lung, esophagus, gastric, pancreatic, urinary tract, prostrate, ovarian, colorectal, brain cancers, lymphoma , and leukemia. The risk of breast cancer and other cancers rises as alcohol consumption increases. Risk increases with all types of alcoholic drinks: wine, beer and spirits; this suggests that cancer risk is related to alcohol consumption itself as opposed to the other compounds in the drinks. Approximately 75% of cancers of the esophagus and 50% of cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx are due to alcoholism. Other research has demonstrated, however, that wine poses less danger for these cancers than beer or hard liquor. Alcohol, when combined with smoking, increases the chances of developing mouth, throat, pharynx, larynx and esophageal cancers significantly. For esophageal cancer , there is a 3 to 8 fold increase in risk in those who drink 40-100 grams of alcohol per day, and the risks are even greater with smoking. |
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.
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.
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 Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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