




Racine, Wisconsin
Racine, WI Profile
Racine, WI, population 81,855 , is located
in Wisconsin's Racine county,
about 22.5 miles from Milwaukee and 61.0 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of Racine has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Racine has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Racine area were higher than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Racine Statistics
Racine Gender Information
Males in Racine: 39,869 (49%)
Females in Racine: 41,986 (51%)
As % of Population in Racine
Race Diversity in Racine
White: 69%
African American: 20%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Racine
Age Diversity in Racine
Median Age in Racine: 33.1 (Males in Racine: 31.4, Females in Racine: 34.7)
Racine Males Under 20: 16%
Racine Females Under 20: 15%
Racine Males 20 to 40: 14%
Racine Females 20 to 40: 15%
Racine Males 40 to 60: 12%
Racine Females 40 to 60: 12%
Racine Males Over 60: 6%
Racine Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Racine
Racine Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Racine Median Household Income: $ 37,164
Racine Median Value of Homes: $ 83,400
Law Enforcement in Racine
Reported crimes in the Racine area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 22
Robbery: 205
Aggravated assault: 87
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 391
Burglary: 836
Larceny-theft: 3,055
Motor vehicle theft: 399
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,285
Racine Location Information
Elevation: 620 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Racine
North Bay 2.7 Miles
Elmwood Park 3.1 Miles
Wind Point 4.1 Miles
Sturtevant 6.0 Miles
Franksville 7.0 Miles
Kenosha 10.0 Miles
Oak Creek 11.8 Miles
South Milwaukee 13.4 Miles
Union Grove 13.9 Miles
Pleasant Prairie 14.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Racine
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 22.5 Miles
Chicago 61.0 Miles
Naperville 67.7 Miles
Aurora 72.2 Miles
Rockford 73.9 Miles
Gary 81.5 Miles
Joliet 84.5 Miles
Madison 85.4 Miles
South Bend 106.6 Miles
Grand Rapids 108.5 Miles
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Facts
By the 1960s it was widely used by the young from all social classes. It is estimated that by the 1970s as many as 43 million Americans had used marijuana. The presence of more potent strains of marijuana has widened the debate between the drug enforcement authorities and the advocates of decriminalizing marijuana use because it is, they believe, not in the same class as the more addictive drugs. Others see marijuana as a "gateway" drug to the harder drugs and therefore believe rigid laws against its use and distribution should remain in effect. Alcohol is also the drug most frequently used by children and adolescents. In 1999, over half (52%) of eighth graders (14-year-olds) and 80 percent of twelfth graders (18-year-olds) reported having used alcohol at least once. More problematic drinking occurs in 15 percent of eighth graders and 31 percent of twelfth graders, who reported binge drinking (consuming five or more drinks in a row) in the previous two weeks. Of American high school adolescents, over half (51%) currently drink alcohol. In 1999, one in three high school students reported heavy episodic drinking of five or more drinks on at least one occasion during the previous thirty days. The prevalence of heavy drinking commonly increases through adolescence into early adulthood. Federal Trafficking Penalties, which are outlined in the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 and 1988, make a significant distinction between powder cocaine and crack cocaine. A first-time offender convicted for possession of 5–49 grams of crack cocaine will receive a mandatory minimum sentence of five years and not more than 40 years. Fines for individuals can be up to $2 million. The federal mandatory minimum sentences for powder cocaine begin at 500–4,999 grams and trigger the same sentence. Penalties for convicted second-time offenders are a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years to life, with fines up to $4 million. Social, developmental, and emotional consequences. Youth who abuse alcohol and other drugs often experience depression, developmental lags, apathy, withdrawal, and other psychosocial disorders. Substance-abusing youth are at higher risk for conduct problems, depression, suicidal thoughts, attempted suicide, completed suicide, and personality disorders. Marijuana use has been shown to interfere with short-term memory, learning, and psychomotor skills. Motivation and psychosexual development also may be impaired by marijuana use. |
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.
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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