




Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Wauwatosa, WI Profile
Wauwatosa, WI, population 47,271 , is located
in Wisconsin's Milwaukee county,
about 5.2 miles from Milwaukee and 70.4 miles from Madison.
In the 90's the population of Wauwatosa has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wauwatosa has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wauwatosa area were higher than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Wauwatosa Statistics
Wauwatosa Gender Information
Males in Wauwatosa: 21,900 (46%)
Females in Wauwatosa: 25,371 (54%)
As % of Population in Wauwatosa
Race Diversity in Wauwatosa
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Wauwatosa
Age Diversity in Wauwatosa
Median Age in Wauwatosa: 39.1 (Males in Wauwatosa: 36.9, Females in Wauwatosa: 41.0)
Wauwatosa Males Under 20: 13%
Wauwatosa Females Under 20: 12%
Wauwatosa Males 20 to 40: 13%
Wauwatosa Females 20 to 40: 14%
Wauwatosa Males 40 to 60: 13%
Wauwatosa Females 40 to 60: 14%
Wauwatosa Males Over 60: 8%
Wauwatosa Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Wauwatosa
Wauwatosa Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Wauwatosa Median Household Income: $ 54,519
Wauwatosa Median Value of Homes: $ 138,500
Law Enforcement in Wauwatosa
Reported crimes in the Wauwatosa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 72
Aggravated assault: 51
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 283
Burglary: 303
Larceny-theft: 1,565
Motor vehicle theft: 108
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,206
Wauwatosa Location Information
Elevation: 672 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wauwatosa
West Allis 2.3 Miles
West Milwaukee 3.1 Miles
Elm Grove 3.6 Miles
Butler 5.0 Miles
Brookfield 5.1 Miles
Milwaukee 5.2 Miles
Greenfield 6.1 Miles
Shorewood 6.7 Miles
Glendale 7.0 Miles
Whitefish Bay 7.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wauwatosa
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 5.2 Miles
Madison 70.4 Miles
Rockford 77.1 Miles
Chicago 84.9 Miles
Naperville 87.7 Miles
Aurora 90.6 Miles
Green Bay 101.7 Miles
Joliet 105.5 Miles
Gary 106.2 Miles
Grand Rapids 118.5 Miles
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Facts
Treatment for cocaine addiction will combine life skills and coping strategies courses, designed to help users take responsibility for their actions and responsibility for getting themselves into situations that make relapse likely; as well as peer support counseling and one-on-one counseling with an addiction treatment professional. Cocaine users often abuse other drugs with cocaine, and poly-drug treatment may be required. Addicts need to learn how to live without cocaine, and develop the tools that will help them to resist the cravings that occur when triggered by situations and people, that in the past were associated with cocaine usage. Long-term, heavy alcohol use is the leading cause of illness and death from liver disease in the U.S. Chemical tests can offer direct evidence that a driver's BAC was above or below the limit. In most cases, if a chemical test accurately determines that the driver was over the state BAC limit, they are presumed to be driving under the influence and will be charged with drunk driving. Therefore, the chemical sobriety tests can be very effective in court. However, there are several factors that bring into question the accuracy and practicality of the chemical tests. Each test is subject to error through a combination of variables that may alter or significantly affect the results of a sample analysis. For example, a blood sample may be affected by the type of medication a person is taking. Let's say a woman was taking cough syrup containing ginseng or alcohol. Her blood sample may show a disproportionately high level of alcohol in her blood due to the medication. Most people don't become dependent on alcohol overnight, but it's important to know what the signs of addiction are. If you think you or a friend might be on the path to alcoholism, now is the time to get some help and avoid the pain and problems that come with an alcohol addiction. Alcohol abuse is the first step towards becoming an alcoholic. Many teens go through a period of alcohol abuse, which is often just considered to be a partying phase, but if it continues, you can definitely end up a full blown alcoholic. Whether you just enjoy a beer or two at a party, or head for the harder stuff like scotch and whiskey, alcohol has a tendency to cause problems. That's why you need to know the symptoms so you can recognize them in friends or in yourself. |
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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".
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.
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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