




South Milwaukee, Wisconsin
South Milwaukee, WI Profile
South Milwaukee, WI, population 21,256 , is located
in Wisconsin's Milwaukee county,
about 9.2 miles from Milwaukee and 74.1 miles from Chicago.
In the 90's the population of South Milwaukee has grown by about 1%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the South Milwaukee area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
South Milwaukee Statistics
South Milwaukee Gender Information
Males in South Milwaukee: 10,325 (49%)
Females in South Milwaukee: 10,931 (51%)
As % of Population in South Milwaukee
Race Diversity in South Milwaukee
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in South Milwaukee
Age Diversity in South Milwaukee
Median Age in South Milwaukee: 38.1 (Males in South Milwaukee: 37.3, Females in South Milwaukee: 39.0)
South Milwaukee Males Under 20: 13%
South Milwaukee Females Under 20: 13%
South Milwaukee Males 20 to 40: 13%
South Milwaukee Females 20 to 40: 14%
South Milwaukee Males 40 to 60: 13%
South Milwaukee Females 40 to 60: 13%
South Milwaukee Males Over 60: 8%
South Milwaukee Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in South Milwaukee
South Milwaukee Household Average Size: 2.4 people
South Milwaukee Median Household Income: $ 44,197
South Milwaukee Median Value of Homes: $ 111,100
Law Enforcement in South Milwaukee
Reported crimes in the South Milwaukee area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 158
Burglary: 94
Larceny-theft: 479
Motor vehicle theft: 27
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,783
South Milwaukee Location Information
Elevation: 670 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Milwaukee
Oak Creek 1.7 Miles
Cudahy 3.4 Miles
St Francis 4.0 Miles
Greendale 7.2 Miles
Greenfield 8.5 Miles
West Milwaukee 9.0 Miles
Franklin 9.1 Miles
Milwaukee 9.2 Miles
Hales Corners 9.7 Miles
Wind Point 10.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest South Milwaukee
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 9.2 Miles
Chicago 74.1 Miles
Rockford 76.8 Miles
Madison 78.7 Miles
Naperville 79.2 Miles
Aurora 82.9 Miles
Gary 94.8 Miles
Joliet 96.5 Miles
Grand Rapids 111.1 Miles
Green Bay 111.5 Miles
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Facts
Cocaine brings a different type of emotional reaction. One common result of using too much of the drug is coke bugs, the feeling that invisible insects are crawling all over one's skin. And bugs are not the only imaginary creatures to attack cocaine addicts. Recently a young Florida woman scarred her face for life by clawing at it, trying to pull off imaginary worms. The anxiety brought on by drugs is very real and very frightening to those experiencing it. One man wrote to syndicated advice columnist Ann Landers about his experience. He had been taking cocaine and crystal meth on and off for several days. He then went into a tanning booth, where he almost passed out. He wrote, "I haven't slept in 57 hours. I believe I may have suffered brain damage. This morning, I tried to recite the ABCs and couldn't do it. I'm scared stiff and can't stop crying." If a drug overdose is discovered or suspected and the person is unconscious, having convulsions, or not breathing, call for emergency help immediately. If the person who took the drug is not having symptoms, call a poison control center immediately anyway. Providing as much information as possible to the poison control center can help determine what the next course of action should be. in 2005 an estimated 35,041,000 Americans aged 12 or over (14.4% of the US population aged 12 and over) used an illicit drug during the previous year. Alcohol abuse can negatively affect a person's health, but consuming alcohol in moderation can actually improve quality and length of life. Alcohol is known to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke. Because of this, moderate drinkers tend to live longer than those who abstain from drinking or abuse alcohol. The Department of Health says that it is safe, relatively speaking, for men to drink up to 3 units of alcohol per day and for women to drink up to 2 units of alcohol per day. The average human can break down 1 unit of alcohol per hour. To give an idea of how much this is, one pint of lager or cider holds 2 units, and a small glass of wine holds 1.5 units. However, many people do not or cannot draw the line at a couple of drinks. For heavy drinkers, the possibility of developing serious health problems is high. Alcohol affects the body internally and externally, along with a person's mental and psychological well-being. |
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).
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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