



Lander, Wyoming
Lander, WY Profile
Lander, WY, population 6,867 , is located
in Wyoming's Fremont county,
about 217.0 miles from Salt Lake City and 224.5 miles from West Valley City.
In the 90's the population of Lander has declined by about 2%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lander area were lower than Wyoming's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wyoming average.
Lander Statistics
Lander Gender Information
Males in Lander: 3,352 (49%)
Females in Lander: 3,515 (51%)
As % of Population in Lander
Race Diversity in Lander
White: 91%
Native American: 6%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Lander
Age Diversity in Lander
Median Age in Lander: 40.2 (Males in Lander: 37.9, Females in Lander: 42.2)
Lander Males Under 20: 15%
Lander Females Under 20: 12%
Lander Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lander Females 20 to 40: 11%
Lander Males 40 to 60: 14%
Lander Females 40 to 60: 15%
Lander Males Over 60: 9%
Lander Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Lander
Lander Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Lander Median Household Income: $ 32,397
Lander Median Value of Homes: $ 91,900
Law Enforcement in Lander
Reported crimes in the Lander area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 10
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 145
Burglary: 26
Larceny-theft: 212
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,498
Lander Location Information
Elevation: 5,355 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lander
Boulder Flats 6.5 Miles
Hudson 9.0 Miles
Ethete 13.4 Miles
Ft Washakie 14.2 Miles
Arapahoe 15.1 Miles
Johnstown 19.8 Miles
Riverton 22.2 Miles
Atlantic City 23.3 Miles
Pavillion 28.5 Miles
Crowheart 40.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lander
(Population 100,000+)
Salt Lake City 217.0 Miles
West Valley City 224.5 Miles
Provo 235.1 Miles
Ft Collins 244.1 Miles
Westminster 282.3 Miles
Arvada 282.3 Miles
Lakewood 287.7 Miles
Denver 289.2 Miles
Aurora 295.1 Miles
Colorado Springs 344.0 Miles
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Facts
SAMHSA's own annual study, known as the National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), tracks nonmedical drug use among Americans of all ages. The latest statistics available from SAMHSA as of mid-2005 were from 2003. That year, 4 percent of all youths age twelve to seventeen reported using prescription-type drugs, including stimulants. The percentage was higher among eighteen- to twenty-five-year-olds. Six percent of this age group admitted to using prescription drugs for nonmedical reasons. About 1.9 percent of adults age twenty-six and older reported illicit prescription drug use. A mother who uses drugs risks her life and her baby's. When a pregnant woman uses drugs, she and her unborn child face serious health problems. During pregnancy, the drugs used by the mother can enter the baby's bloodstream. The most serious effects on the baby can be HIV infection, AIDS, prematurity, low birth weight, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, small head size, stunted growth, poor motor skills, and behavior problems. A mother's continuing drug use puts her children at risk for neglect, physical abuse, and malnutrition. Of the four major opium source areas in the world, Mexican-produced “black-tar” and brown heroin are generally the lowest in purity. An increase in heroin overdoses in the western United States in the late 1990s, however, reflected an increase in the purity of Mexican heroin. Although production has fluctuated over the last decade, 69 metric tons of opium was produced in 2005. Mexican farmers (like Colombian poppy growers) use small, widely disbursed plots in remote regions to avoid having their crops detected and eradicated. These fields are often inaccessible to aerial eradication efforts. Club drugs are the drugs of choice for use at music festivals, dance parties, and raves. Users take them to enhance the sensations of sight and sound and to heighten their feelings as they interact with others. Because these drugs help break down social INHIBITIONS, users typically take them in crowded settings. The most popular club drugs are ecstasy, GHB, ketamine, and Rohypnol. The popularity of these drugs is linked to their cost and availability. They are relatively inexpensive (a few dollars each) and easy to distribute and take without being noticed. They all come in pill, powder, or liquid form. Many people take them with alcohol, which increases the risk of side effects. These effects may include dizziness, confusion, and violent behavior and can lead to overdose. |
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 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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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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