




Elk Mountain, Wyoming
Elk Mountain, WY Profile
Elk Mountain, WY, population 192 , is located
in Wyoming's Carbon county,
about 103.0 miles from Ft Collins and 146.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Elk Mountain has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Elk Mountain has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Elk Mountain Statistics
Elk Mountain Gender Information
Males in Elk Mountain: 105 (55%)
Females in Elk Mountain: 87 (45%)
As % of Population in Elk Mountain
Race Diversity in Elk Mountain
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Elk Mountain
Age Diversity in Elk Mountain
Median Age in Elk Mountain: 36.5 (Males in Elk Mountain: 35.5, Females in Elk Mountain: 37.8)
Elk Mountain Males Under 20: 20%
Elk Mountain Females Under 20: 11%
Elk Mountain Males 20 to 40: 9%
Elk Mountain Females 20 to 40: 13%
Elk Mountain Males 40 to 60: 16%
Elk Mountain Females 40 to 60: 13%
Elk Mountain Males Over 60: 9%
Elk Mountain Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Elk Mountain
Elk Mountain Household Average Size: 2.59 people
Elk Mountain Median Household Income: $ 40,313
Elk Mountain Median Value of Homes: $ 84,700
Elk Mountain Location Information
Elevation: 7,267 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Elk Mountain
Hanna 14.8 Miles
Medicine Bow 18.0 Miles
Rock River 23.0 Miles
Saratoga 25.9 Miles
Centennial 30.4 Miles
Sinclair 36.6 Miles
Riverside 37.6 Miles
Albany 37.7 Miles
Grand Encampment 38.4 Miles
Rawlins 43.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Elk Mountain
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 103.0 Miles
Westminster 146.9 Miles
Arvada 147.7 Miles
Lakewood 153.9 Miles
Denver 154.2 Miles
Aurora 158.8 Miles
Colorado Springs 214.5 Miles
Pueblo 256.0 Miles
Provo 291.8 Miles
Salt Lake City 292.0 Miles
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Facts
Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of family dysfunction. As of 2001, there were an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs) in the United States, with as many as 11 million of them under than age of 18. Children of addicts have an increased suicide rate and on average have total health care costs 32 percent greater than children of nonalcoholic families. Of all psychoactive substances, alcohol is the only one whose consumption has been shown to commonly increase aggression. After large doses of amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and PCP, certain individuals may experience violent outbursts, probably because of preexisting psychosis. Research is needed on the pharmacological effects of crack, which enters the brain more directly than cocaine used in other forms. Pregnancy and Infant Development. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in mental and growth retardation. One study indicates a significantly higher risk for leukemia in infants of women who drink any type of alcohol during pregnancy. Since 1998, current estimates of past month use of marijuana have remained relatively unchanged. In 2001, past month marijuana use among 12th, 10th, and 8th graders was estimated at 22.4%, 19.8%, and 9.2%, respectively. |
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".
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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.
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