




Douglas, Wyoming
Douglas, WY Profile
Douglas, WY, population 5,288 , is located
in Wyoming's Converse county,
about 151.2 miles from Ft Collins and 203.0 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Douglas has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Douglas has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Douglas area were lower than Wyoming's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wyoming average.
Douglas Statistics
Douglas Gender Information
Males in Douglas: 2,568 (49%)
Females in Douglas: 2,720 (51%)
As % of Population in Douglas
Race Diversity in Douglas
White: 94%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Douglas
Age Diversity in Douglas
Median Age in Douglas: 35.4 (Males in Douglas: 34.2, Females in Douglas: 36.3)
Douglas Males Under 20: 16%
Douglas Females Under 20: 15%
Douglas Males 20 to 40: 13%
Douglas Females 20 to 40: 14%
Douglas Males 40 to 60: 14%
Douglas Females 40 to 60: 13%
Douglas Males Over 60: 6%
Douglas Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Douglas
Douglas Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Douglas Median Household Income: $ 36,944
Douglas Median Value of Homes: $ 79,100
Law Enforcement in Douglas
Reported crimes in the Douglas area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 183
Burglary: 17
Larceny-theft: 134
Motor vehicle theft: 7
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,888
Douglas Location Information
Elevation: 4,830 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Douglas
Lost Springs 23.2 Miles
Esterbrook 24.1 Miles
Glendo 25.4 Miles
Rolling Hills 25.4 Miles
Glenrock 25.8 Miles
Meadow Acres 36.7 Miles
Manville 38.8 Miles
Lance Creek 42.0 Miles
Brookhurst 43.9 Miles
Hartville 44.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Douglas
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 151.2 Miles
Westminster 203.0 Miles
Arvada 205.1 Miles
Denver 209.9 Miles
Aurora 211.5 Miles
Lakewood 211.9 Miles
Colorado Springs 273.1 Miles
Pueblo 314.3 Miles
Salt Lake City 363.0 Miles
Provo 369.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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