




Saukville, Wisconsin
Saukville, WI Profile
Saukville, WI, population 4,068 , is located
in Wisconsin's Ozaukee county,
about 23.8 miles from Milwaukee and 76.6 miles from Madison.
In the 90's the population of Saukville has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Saukville has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Saukville area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Saukville Statistics
Saukville Gender Information
Males in Saukville: 2,070 (51%)
Females in Saukville: 1,998 (49%)
As % of Population in Saukville
Race Diversity in Saukville
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Saukville
Age Diversity in Saukville
Median Age in Saukville: 33.2 (Males in Saukville: 32.5, Females in Saukville: 34.0)
Saukville Males Under 20: 16%
Saukville Females Under 20: 14%
Saukville Males 20 to 40: 17%
Saukville Females 20 to 40: 16%
Saukville Males 40 to 60: 14%
Saukville Females 40 to 60: 13%
Saukville Males Over 60: 4%
Saukville Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Saukville
Saukville Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Saukville Median Household Income: $ 53,159
Saukville Median Value of Homes: $ 135,000
Law Enforcement in Saukville
Reported crimes in the Saukville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 48
Burglary: 14
Larceny-theft: 123
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,345
Saukville Location Information
Elevation: 755 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Saukville
Port Washington 3.3 Miles
Grafton 4.3 Miles
Fredonia 6.2 Miles
Cedarburg 6.3 Miles
Newburg 6.3 Miles
Belgium 9.3 Miles
Thiensville 10.2 Miles
Mequon 10.3 Miles
Random Lake 11.8 Miles
Jackson 12.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Saukville
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 23.8 Miles
Madison 76.6 Miles
Green Bay 78.8 Miles
Rockford 96.6 Miles
Chicago 107.0 Miles
Naperville 110.9 Miles
Aurora 113.8 Miles
Grand Rapids 118.2 Miles
Gary 127.4 Miles
Joliet 128.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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
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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