




Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA Profile
Yelm, WA, population 3,289 , is located
in Washington's Thurston county,
about 22.8 miles from Tacoma and 47.7 miles from Seattle.
In the 90's the population of Yelm has grown by about 146%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Yelm has been growing at an annual rate of 7.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Yelm area were higher than Washington's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Washington average.
Yelm Statistics
Yelm Gender Information
Males in Yelm: 1,544 (47%)
Females in Yelm: 1,745 (53%)
As % of Population in Yelm
Race Diversity in Yelm
White: 86%
African American: 2%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Yelm
Age Diversity in Yelm
Median Age in Yelm: 30.8 (Males in Yelm: 29.2, Females in Yelm: 32.2)
Yelm Males Under 20: 17%
Yelm Females Under 20: 17%
Yelm Males 20 to 40: 15%
Yelm Females 20 to 40: 16%
Yelm Males 40 to 60: 10%
Yelm Females 40 to 60: 11%
Yelm Males Over 60: 5%
Yelm Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Yelm
Yelm Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Yelm Median Household Income: $ 39,453
Yelm Median Value of Homes: $ 114,900
Law Enforcement in Yelm
Reported crimes in the Yelm area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 237
Burglary: 62
Larceny-theft: 195
Motor vehicle theft: 20
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,295
Yelm Location Information
Elevation: 340 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Yelm
Yelm">North Yelm 1.5 Miles
Roy 5.3 Miles
Rainier 5.4 Miles
DuPont 10.8 Miles
Tanglewilde-Thompson Place 11.4 Miles
Lacey 12.1 Miles
Elk Plain 12.5 Miles
Tenino 13.1 Miles
McChord AFB 13.8 Miles
Spanaway 13.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Yelm
(Population 100,000+)
Tacoma 22.8 Miles
Seattle 47.7 Miles
Bellevue 50.0 Miles
Vancouver 90.2 Miles
Portland 98.2 Miles
Salem 139.8 Miles
Eugene 201.2 Miles
Spokane 247.9 Miles
Boise 387.2 Miles
Reno 531.6 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
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.
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