




West Pasco, Washington
West Pasco, WA Profile
West Pasco, WA, population 4,629 , is located
in Washington's Franklin county,
about 128.2 miles from Spokane and 169.5 miles from Tacoma.
In the 90's the population of West Pasco has declined by about 37%.
West Pasco Statistics
West Pasco Gender Information
Males in West Pasco: 2,309 (50%)
Females in West Pasco: 2,320 (50%)
As % of Population in West Pasco
Race Diversity in West Pasco
White: 90%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in West Pasco
Age Diversity in West Pasco
Median Age in West Pasco: 41.7 (Males in West Pasco: 42.1, Females in West Pasco: 41.4)
West Pasco Males Under 20: 15%
West Pasco Females Under 20: 15%
West Pasco Males 20 to 40: 8%
West Pasco Females 20 to 40: 9%
West Pasco Males 40 to 60: 19%
West Pasco Females 40 to 60: 18%
West Pasco Males Over 60: 8%
West Pasco Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in West Pasco
West Pasco Household Average Size: 2.85 people
West Pasco Median Household Income: $ 65,865
West Pasco Median Value of Homes: $ 144,700
West Pasco Location Information
Land Area: 7.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Pasco
Kennewick 3.2 Miles
Pasco 4.0 Miles
Richland 5.6 Miles
Highland 8.5 Miles
Burbank 8.7 Miles
West Richland 9.5 Miles
Finley 9.5 Miles
Benton City 14.6 Miles
Wallula 17.3 Miles
Umatilla 23.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Pasco
(Population 100,000+)
Spokane 128.2 Miles
Tacoma 169.5 Miles
Bellevue 171.0 Miles
Vancouver 172.5 Miles
Portland 175.4 Miles
Seattle 176.0 Miles
Salem 207.0 Miles
Boise 233.3 Miles
Eugene 243.4 Miles
Reno 465.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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).
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