




Superior, Wisconsin
Superior, WI Profile
Superior, WI, population 27,368 , is located
in Wisconsin's Douglas county,
about 131.8 miles from St Paul and 132.7 miles from Minneapolis.
In the 90's the population of Superior has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Superior has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Superior area were higher than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Superior Statistics
Superior Gender Information
Males in Superior: 13,140 (48%)
Females in Superior: 14,228 (52%)
As % of Population in Superior
Race Diversity in Superior
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Superior
Age Diversity in Superior
Median Age in Superior: 35.9 (Males in Superior: 34.1, Females in Superior: 37.6)
Superior Males Under 20: 13%
Superior Females Under 20: 13%
Superior Males 20 to 40: 14%
Superior Females 20 to 40: 15%
Superior Males 40 to 60: 13%
Superior Females 40 to 60: 13%
Superior Males Over 60: 7%
Superior Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Superior
Superior Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Superior Median Household Income: $ 31,921
Superior Median Value of Homes: $ 63,900
Law Enforcement in Superior
Reported crimes in the Superior area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 11
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 49
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 270
Burglary: 280
Larceny-theft: 1,129
Motor vehicle theft: 68
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,397
Superior Location Information
Elevation: 642 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 36.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 18.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Superior
Duluth 4.3 Miles
Proctor 6.0 Miles
Oliver 6.2 Miles
Hermantown 8.7 Miles
Arnold 11.0 Miles
Thomson 14.5 Miles
Wrenshall 15.0 Miles
Scanlon 15.4 Miles
Carlton 15.7 Miles
Cloquet 16.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Superior
(Population 100,000+)
St Paul 131.8 Miles
Minneapolis 132.8 Miles
Green Bay 249.4 Miles
Madison 284.9 Miles
Sioux Falls 313.6 Miles
Cedar Rapids 326.8 Miles
Milwaukee 327.3 Miles
Rockford 341.7 Miles
Des Moines 362.0 Miles
Aurora 390.9 Miles
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Facts
A number of studies have examined sociodemographic factors associated with women's binge drinking. Binge drinking is more common among younger women and binge drinking as a younger woman increases the odds of binge drinking in middle age. In addition, binge drinking is more likely among unmarried and less educated women, although studies of highly educated employees found binge drinking rates among women to be high. Binge drinking was more common among White and mixed-race than among Hispanic, Black, or Asian women. It is also known to be more common among American Indian women than women in other racial/ethnic groups. Rates of binge drinking were higher among non-pregnant than pregnant women. In the domain of mental health, higher rates of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, and depression were associated with more binge drinking. In contrast, another study found that women with anxiety and depression had reduced odds of binge drinking. Paranoid delusions and aggressive behavior are sometimes followed by PCP-induced psychosis that may mimic symptoms of schizophrenia. Psychotic episodes can last several days, and it may take as long as two weeks for patients to return to normal. At toxic levels, or when interacting with alcohol or other depressant drugs, PCP can prove fatal, causing convulsions, coma, and respiratory arrest. There is a strong correlation between a BAC greater than 0.05 percent and risk of serious injury or death while operating a motor vehicle. After the BAC reaches .08 percent or more, the probability of a crash climbs rapidly. The National HighwayTraffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that in 1998, alcohol was involved in 39 percent of all fatal crashes (almost 16,000 fatalities) and 7 percent of all crashes. NHTSA estimates that three out of ten Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash sometime during their lives. Alcoholics spend four times the amount of time in a hospital as non-drinkers, mostly from drinking-related injuries. |
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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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