




Sussex, Wisconsin
Sussex, WI Profile
Sussex, WI, population 8,828 , is located
in Wisconsin's Waukesha county,
about 17.2 miles from Milwaukee and 59.7 miles from Madison.
In the 90's the population of Sussex has grown by about 75%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sussex has been growing at an annual rate of 2.6 percent.
Sussex Statistics
Sussex Gender Information
Males in Sussex: 4,324 (49%)
Females in Sussex: 4,504 (51%)
As % of Population in Sussex
Race Diversity in Sussex
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Sussex
Age Diversity in Sussex
Median Age in Sussex: 34.1 (Males in Sussex: 33.7, Females in Sussex: 34.5)
Sussex Males Under 20: 16%
Sussex Females Under 20: 15%
Sussex Males 20 to 40: 15%
Sussex Females 20 to 40: 16%
Sussex Males 40 to 60: 13%
Sussex Females 40 to 60: 13%
Sussex Males Over 60: 5%
Sussex Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Sussex
Sussex Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Sussex Median Household Income: $ 60,283
Sussex Median Value of Homes: $ 170,700
Sussex Location Information
Elevation: 930 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sussex
Lannon 2.9 Miles
Pewaukee 4.1 Miles
Pewaukee 4.2 Miles
Merton 4.4 Miles
Menomonee Falls 6.1 Miles
Hartland 6.4 Miles
Brookfield 7.7 Miles
Butler 7.9 Miles
Waukesha 8.5 Miles
Germantown 8.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sussex
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 17.2 Miles
Madison 59.7 Miles
Rockford 74.3 Miles
Naperville 93.3 Miles
Chicago 93.5 Miles
Aurora 95.1 Miles
Green Bay 96.3 Miles
Joliet 111.5 Miles
Gary 115.6 Miles
Grand Rapids 129.6 Miles
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Facts
Three-quarters of the world's annual yield of cocaine has been produced in Colombia, both from cocaine base imported from Peru (primarily the Huallaga Valley) and Bolivia, and from locally grown coca. Chronic inhalant abuse may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. Parents of teens need to be especially vigilant about signs of inhalant abuse (huffing), since the abused substances are simple household items and not readily identifiable as drugs of abuse. These substances are also easily purchased and inexpensive, making them attractive to curious teens. In addition to signs of intoxication, parents should be warned of potential inhalant abuse by sores and scratches around the mouth area along with the presence of unusual odors. Improving physical and mental fitness represents an important first step in alcohol abuse prevention. Experts believe that individuals who live unhealthy lives increase their risk of becoming excessive drinkers. Fitness protects against developing destructive habits, which, over time, can lead to health problems. For example, a physically fit individual generally does not smoke and drinks only at a low risk level. Thus, poor physical health may prove compatible with excessive drinking because officers may not perceive drinking as worse than other aspects of an unhealthy lifestyle. In this sense, the appropriate target for alcohol prevention becomes the unhealthy lifestyle of the officer rather than the drinking behavior itself. Japan was the first nation to experience a major epidemic of methamphetamine use. Immediately following World War II, large quantities of meth-amphetamine, which had been produced to keep combat troops alert, were released for sale to the Japanese public. Within a short time there was widespread use and abuse of the drug, much of itintravenously. At the peak of the epidemic, more than a million users were involved. Despite the experience of the Japanese, the belief persisted in the United States that amphetamines did not lead to serious compulsive use, and these drugs were not subject to any special regulatory controls like the ones governing the availability of the opioid drugs until 1964. |
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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".
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.
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).
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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