




Hales Corners, Wisconsin
Hales Corners, WI Profile
Hales Corners, WI, population 7,765 , is located
in Wisconsin's Milwaukee county,
about 10.0 miles from Milwaukee and 69.1 miles from Madison.
In the 90's the population of Hales Corners has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hales Corners has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Hales Corners Statistics
Hales Corners Gender Information
Males in Hales Corners: 3,701 (48%)
Females in Hales Corners: 4,064 (52%)
As % of Population in Hales Corners
Race Diversity in Hales Corners
White: 97%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Hales Corners
Age Diversity in Hales Corners
Median Age in Hales Corners: 41.0 (Males in Hales Corners: 39.3, Females in Hales Corners: 42.4)
Hales Corners Males Under 20: 12%
Hales Corners Females Under 20: 12%
Hales Corners Males 20 to 40: 12%
Hales Corners Females 20 to 40: 12%
Hales Corners Males 40 to 60: 15%
Hales Corners Females 40 to 60: 15%
Hales Corners Males Over 60: 9%
Hales Corners Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Hales Corners
Hales Corners Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Hales Corners Median Household Income: $ 54,536
Hales Corners Median Value of Homes: $ 147,000
Hales Corners Location Information
Elevation: 800 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hales Corners
Greenfield 2.5 Miles
Greendale 2.7 Miles
Franklin 3.4 Miles
New Berlin 4.0 Miles
Muskego 5.1 Miles
West Allis 5.9 Miles
West Milwaukee 6.5 Miles
Elm Grove 7.5 Miles
Wauwatosa 8.0 Miles
Big Bend 8.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hales Corners
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 10.0 Miles
Madison 69.1 Miles
Rockford 70.4 Miles
Chicago 77.9 Miles
Naperville 79.8 Miles
Aurora 82.6 Miles
Joliet 97.7 Miles
Gary 99.7 Miles
Green Bay 109.4 Miles
Grand Rapids 120.5 Miles
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Facts
Although the subject of teen DXM abuse is grim, there is some good news. Recent surveys have shown that the number of teens abusing DXM seems to have stopped growing and leveled off. In a 2008 survey, the percentage of teens who said they saw cough medicine abuse as risky increased by over 6% in just one year. Some experts think that the message about DXM’s dangers is getting through. The issue of DXM abuse has also been getting some political attention. A bill currently before Congress would outlaw the sale of raw DXM to individuals. Of course, this wouldn’t have any impact on kids who are getting their DXM in drugstores. Some advocacy groups have proposed further restrictions to tackle that problem, like age limits on the sale of products with DXM. Meanwhile, some stores have decided on their own to impose age restrictions or to keep DXM products behind the counter to discourage abuse and shoplifting. The problem of substance use is more pronounced among adolescents in contact with the juvenile justice system. Recent survey results among youthful arrestees provide evidence of illegal drug use. For example, more than half of juvenile male arrestees tested positive for at least one drug; marijuana was the most frequently detected drug. 60 to 87 percent of female offenders need substance abuse treatment. Among youthful arrestees, marijuana use increased from 25% in 1991 to 62% in 1999; it appears to have become the drug of choice among youth who get in trouble with law enforcement, nearly at the height of the drug war, 31 out of every 100,000 youth were admitted to state prisons for drug offenses'; by 1996, that figure had jumped to 122 per 100,000 youth, representing a 291 percent increase in one decade. Consistent with national trends, the state of California has significant problems providing drug treatment for youth offenders because there are not enough available treatment slots. In fact, the California Youth Authority indicated that 60-75% its wards are at risk of developing substance abuse problems. Several publications cite the effectiveness of drug treatment in reducing drug use and decreasing criminal activity during and after treatment. The Effects of Barbiturates on the Body: Barbiturates work by affecting a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that normally acts as a brake on the electrical activity of the brain. Barbiturates enhance, or increase, the braking effects of this chemical, causing sedation. The area in the brain called the reticular activating system is responsible for keeping people awake. It is the first area to be affected by the barbiturates. This is why an individual becomes tired and falls asleep after taking a barbiturate. The various barbiturates differ mainly in how quickly they take effect and how long they keep acting. They can range from ultrashort-acting (taking effect within seconds and lasting a few minutes) to long-acting (taking effect in an hour and lasting six to twelve hours). The effects of barbiturates range from mild sedation (decreased responsiveness), to hypnosis (sleep), to anesthesia (loss of sensation). A small dose will produce sedation and relieve anxiety and tension; a somewhat larger dose taken in a quiet setting will usually produce sleep; and an even larger dose will produce unconsciousness. How barbiturates affect an individual depends on the user's previous drug experience and the circumstances in which the drug is taken. For example, a dose taken at bedtime may produce sleep, whereas the same dose taken during the daytime may produce a feeling of euphoria and interfere with normal motor skills. This is similar in many ways to the effects of alcohol. Alcohol makes the blood vessels inside the brain expand. Drinking to the point of intoxication (drunkenness) often results in an uncomfortable set of physical effects known as a "hangover." Contrary to popular belief, drinking coffee, eating high-sugar foods, or taking a cold shower will not relieve hangover symptoms. The pounding headache, upset stomach, and trembling feelings that often follow a night of heavy drinking will not subside until the brain's blood vessels return to their normal size. In short, nothing but time will get rid of a hangover. |
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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