




Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin
Fond du Lac, WI Profile
Fond du Lac, WI, population 42,203 , is located
in Wisconsin's Fond du Lac county,
about 55.8 miles from Green Bay and 57.6 miles from Milwaukee.
Through the 90's Fond du Lac's population has grown by about 12%.
It is estimated that in recent years Fond du Lac's population has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fond du Lac area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Fond Du Lac Statistics
Fond Du Lac Gender Information
Males in Fond Du Lac: 19,837 (47%)
Females in Fond Du Lac: 22,366 (53%)
As % of Population in Fond Du Lac
Race Diversity in Fond Du Lac
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Fond Du Lac
Age Diversity in Fond Du Lac
Median Age in Fond Du Lac: 35.7 (Males in Fond Du Lac: 33.7, Females in Fond Du Lac: 37.3)
Fond Du Lac Males Under 20: 14%
Fond Du Lac Females Under 20: 13%
Fond Du Lac Males 20 to 40: 14%
Fond Du Lac Females 20 to 40: 15%
Fond Du Lac Males 40 to 60: 12%
Fond Du Lac Females 40 to 60: 13%
Fond Du Lac Males Over 60: 7%
Fond Du Lac Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac Household Average Size: 2.38 people
Fond Du Lac Median Household Income: $ 41,113
Fond Du Lac Median Value of Homes: $ 89,900
Law Enforcement in Fond Du Lac
Reported crimes in the Fond du Lac area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 29
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 108
Burglary: 177
Larceny-theft: 1,106
Motor vehicle theft: 49
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,131
Fond Du Lac Location Information
Elevation: 760 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fond Du Lac
Fond Du Lac">North Fond du Lac 3.2 Miles
Eden 7.0 Miles
Oakfield 7.8 Miles
Mt Calvary 10.7 Miles
Brownsville 11.1 Miles
Rosendale 11.6 Miles
Lomira 12.6 Miles
St Cloud 14.4 Miles
Campbellsport 14.8 Miles
Brandon 16.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fond Du Lac
(Population 100,000+)
Green Bay 55.8 Miles
Milwaukee 57.6 Miles
Madison 68.1 Miles
Rockford 108.9 Miles
Naperville 138.3 Miles
Chicago 139.0 Miles
Aurora 139.3 Miles
Grand Rapids 150.5 Miles
Joliet 156.6 Miles
Gary 160.8 Miles
|
Facts
The most striking data about cocaine use is the stable level of hardcore chronic users. This number has hovered between 3.3 and 3.5 million since 1989, while the number of casual users decreased by more than 50% in the same time period. About 22.5 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2004 were classified with past year substance dependence or abuse (9.4% of the population), about the same number as in 2002 and 2003. Of these, 3.4 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illicit drugs, 3.9 million were dependent on or abused illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.2 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illicit drugs. Prescription amphetamines have been used for short periods of time in weight-control programs to suppress appetite and to treat narcolepsy. They were used as vasoconstrictors in inhalant therapy to shrink nasal mucous membranes in such conditions as nasal allergies and asthma; now such inhalants have been banned because of their toxicity. For unknown reasons, amphetamines have a paradoxically calming effect on some hyperactive children, but the use of these drugs to treat such children has been controversial. Adolescent drug abuse is a complex interaction of multiple factors such as family structure and relationships, school success, peers, community, genetics, and psychological well-being. For PSCs and other school personnel to support and intervene in student substance abuse, they must have a knowledge base relating to its warning signs. It is important to note that some cues may be strong indictors of substance abuse; however, the presence of one symptom does not necessarily indicate that a student is abusing substances. Therefore, if PSCs observe potential symptoms of substance abuse, they should communicate their perceptions to the student and receive clarification concerning their interpretations before proceeding. For example, a PSC may observe that a student is exhibiting a pattern of inconsistent academic performance, absenteeism, and moodiness. If these behaviors are atypical for the student, the PSC may be warranted in approaching the student about his or her observations. First, the PSC may simply identify his or her perceptions concerning the changes in behavior. Next, the PSC may ask an open-ended question eliciting the student to discuss his or her current life situation (i.e., How are things going for you?). Nevertheless, having a knowledge base of the symptomology of substance abuse is necessary in supporting adolescents who may be abusing substances. The literature identifies numerous factors that may be related to adolescent substance abuse. These behavioral cues are not specific to adolescent heroin abuse; but rather to adolescent substance abuse in general. Additionally, these potential indicators may be signs of other kinds of difficulties. Nevertheless, having an understanding of substance abuse symptomology is paramount in intervening as early as possible for the student's benefit. The warning signs of adolescent substance abuse presented are organized by family characteristics, psychological cues, and educational indicators. These observable potential indicators are intended to provide introductory information for PSCs, enabling them to intervene appropriately in cases of suspected substance abuse. PSCs and other school personnel may begin to identify student substance abuse that might otherwise go unseen by observing, listening, and interacting with their students. It is common for students who are abusing substances to deny their use and be "resistant"; therefore, PSCs need to utilize therapeutic approaches that appropriately address adolescent resistance. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Fond Du Lac
Call toll free


Fond Du Lac Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|