



Yakima, Washington
Yakima, WA Profile
Yakima, WA, population 71,845 , is located
in Washington's Yakima county,
about 102.0 miles from Tacoma and 106.0 miles from Bellevue.
In the 90's the population of Yakima has grown by about 31%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Yakima has been growing at an annual rate of 3.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Yakima area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Washington average.
Yakima Statistics
Yakima Gender Information
Males in Yakima: 35,125 (49%)
Females in Yakima: 36,720 (51%)
As % of Population in Yakima
Race Diversity in Yakima
White: 69%
African American: 2%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 26%
As % of Population in Yakima
Age Diversity in Yakima
Median Age in Yakima: 31.4 (Males in Yakima: 30.1, Females in Yakima: 33.2)
Yakima Males Under 20: 17%
Yakima Females Under 20: 16%
Yakima Males 20 to 40: 15%
Yakima Females 20 to 40: 14%
Yakima Males 40 to 60: 11%
Yakima Females 40 to 60: 11%
Yakima Males Over 60: 7%
Yakima Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Yakima
Yakima Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Yakima Median Household Income: $ 29,475
Yakima Median Value of Homes: $ 100,100
Law Enforcement in Yakima
Reported crimes in the Yakima area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 55
Robbery: 141
Aggravated assault: 229
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 581
Burglary: 1,252
Larceny-theft: 4,152
Motor vehicle theft: 563
Arson: 70
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,058
Yakima Location Information
Elevation: 1,066 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Yakima
Terrace Heights 3.2 Miles
Union Gap 3.4 Miles
Selah 3.8 Miles
West Valley 4.8 Miles
Ahtanum 6.3 Miles
Gleed 6.4 Miles
Summitview 6.5 Miles
Moxee 6.7 Miles
Eschbach 7.6 Miles
Wapato 11.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Yakima
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 102.0 Miles
Bellevue 106.0 Miles
Seattle 110.5 Miles
Vancouver 123.0 Miles
Portland 128.1 Miles
Spokane 162.3 Miles
Salem 167.5 Miles
Eugene 216.4 Miles
Boise 294.6 Miles
Reno 490.4 Miles
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Facts
Just as quickly as crack cocaine became popular, it devastated a nation. People were becoming addicted fast, as turning to crime as a means of supporting the habit. With the tough government drug laws firmly in place, prisons began to fill up with crack addicts. Women turned to prostitution and, in what is now generally considered a mythical creation of the media, gave birth to the infamous "crack babies", newborns who entered the world with an addiction to the drug already in their system. Drug dealers continue to flood the streets with the highly profitable drug, as the mainstream media fretted about the future fabric of our entire country being destroyed by crack. Dealing with a loved one’s drug abuse can be emotionally draining and exhausting. But when the family is threatened with immediate violence, it’s time for immediate action. Drug abuse can lower inhibitions and increase the possibility of violence. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine can also trigger delusions, paranoia, and agitation, making the person especially dangerous to be around. Getting the drug may also become so important that activities like caring for a child fall by the wayside, increasing the chance of child neglect. If you are abusing drugs, even admitting that you may have a problem is a huge step. It takes tremendous strength and courage to admit that you are having trouble. Much as you may want to, don’t try to quit alone. Recovery is possible with the right medical help and social support. Without the right support, it is very easy to rationalize just one more hit or pill, and withdrawal symptoms can test the strongest resolve. The road to sobriety is rewarding but challenging. If you take the time to build a support network and learn your triggers for using, you will greatly reduce the risk of relapse. As in prior years, men continued to have a higher rate of current illicit drug use than women (7.7 percent vs. 5.0 percent) in 2000. However, the rates of nonmedical use of psychotherapeutic drugs (pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives) were similar for males (1.8 percent) and females (1.7 percent). Between 1999 and 2000, the rate of past month marijuana use among women aged 12 and older increased from 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent. This increase was primarily due to an increase in use among women aged 26 and older, from 1.4 percent in 1999 to 2.0 percent in 2000. Downers -- Valium, Quaaludes, Librium, Xanax -- also have appropriate medical uses, but are also abused by many users. "Barbs" cause slurred speech, disorientation and "drunken" behavior. They are physically and psychologically addictive. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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