




Mequon, Wisconsin
Mequon, WI Profile
Mequon, WI, population 21,823 , is located
in Wisconsin's Ozaukee county,
about 14.2 miles from Milwaukee and 72.4 miles from Madison.
In the 90's the population of Mequon has grown by about 16%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Mequon has been growing at an annual rate of 2.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Mequon area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Mequon Statistics
Mequon Gender Information
Males in Mequon: 10,767 (49%)
Females in Mequon: 11,056 (51%)
As % of Population in Mequon
Race Diversity in Mequon
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Mequon
Age Diversity in Mequon
Median Age in Mequon: 42.5 (Males in Mequon: 42.0, Females in Mequon: 43.0)
Mequon Males Under 20: 16%
Mequon Females Under 20: 14%
Mequon Males 20 to 40: 7%
Mequon Females 20 to 40: 8%
Mequon Males 40 to 60: 18%
Mequon Females 40 to 60: 19%
Mequon Males Over 60: 9%
Mequon Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Mequon
Mequon Household Average Size: 2.75 people
Mequon Median Household Income: $ 90,733
Mequon Median Value of Homes: $ 246,600
Law Enforcement in Mequon
Reported crimes in the Mequon area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 64
Burglary: 64
Larceny-theft: 174
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,030
Mequon Location Information
Elevation: 700 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 46.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mequon
Thiensville 0.3 Miles
Cedarburg 4.2 Miles
Brown Deer 5.2 Miles
River Hills 5.3 Miles
Bayside 5.7 Miles
Grafton 6.0 Miles
Germantown 6.4 Miles
Fox Point 6.9 Miles
Glendale 7.4 Miles
Menomonee Falls 7.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mequon
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 14.2 Miles
Madison 72.4 Miles
Rockford 87.4 Miles
Green Bay 88.7 Miles
Chicago 97.4 Miles
Naperville 100.7 Miles
Aurora 103.5 Miles
Gary 118.2 Miles
Joliet 118.5 Miles
Grand Rapids 118.5 Miles
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Facts
Some drugs, such as marijuana and heroin, have a similar structure to chemical messengers, called neurotransmitters, which are naturally produced by the brain. Because of this similarity, these drugs are able to “fool” the brain’s receptors and activate nerve cells to send abnormal messages. No drug can give rise to dependence unless (1) it produces some effect that causes the user to make efforts to obtain and use the drug again or (2) it is taken frequently enough to establish a strong pattern of drug-related behavior that is resistant to eradication. The effect that leads to repetition of drug-taking is a psychoactive effect, that is to say, an effect that alters the user's perceptions, thoughts and emotions in a manner that is usually (but not always) experienced as pleasurable or rewarding. The various drugs that are potentially abused or addictive are all thought to act in different ways to stimulate a common nerve-cell pathway originating in the mid brain and running to the base of the forebrain, where it releases the transmitter chemical dopamine. This pathway is often referred to in scientific short hand as the reward system, though this is probably a misnomer. Activation of this pathway leads to an increased probability that the behavior that caused the activation (in this case, the drug-taking) will be repeated or reinforced, and the drug is called a reinforcer. A drug must have a reinforcing effect if it is to become addictive, but it is important to recognize that reinforcement is not the same as addiction. Reinforcement is an essential mechanism for survival, learning and adaptation. The satisfaction of thirst by drinking water, and of hunger by eating food, as well as the avoidance of harm by escape, are all examples of types of reinforcement by natural and necessary behaviors. Addictive drugs are regarded as "usurpers" of the reward system that produce reinforcement by direct drug action on it without serving any necessary biological function. OxyContin detox not only helps in easing the withdrawal symptoms experienced by the individual, but it also helps in the path of OxyContin addiction recovery. Detox from OxyContin is invaluable to recovery because it helps in diminishing cravings for OxyContin as well as ridding the body of harmful toxins deposited during OxyContin use. Marijuana is a dangerous substance. A February 2001 article in The British Journal of Psychiatry states that cannabis (marijuana) use can "cause doserelated impairments of psychomotor performance with implications for car and train driving, aeroplane piloting and academic performance." Marijuana cigarettes can be as addictive as nicotine, and the tars from marijuana contain higher levels of some cancer-causing chemicals than tobacco. Additionally, smoking three or four marijuana joints a day can produce the same risk of bronchitis or emphysema as twenty or more tobacco cigarettes. |
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).
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.
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.
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