




Laramie, Wyoming
Laramie, WY Profile
Laramie, WY, population 27,204 , is located
in Wyoming's Albany county,
about 56.8 miles from Ft Collins and 106.1 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Laramie has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Laramie has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Laramie area were lower than Wyoming's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wyoming average.
Laramie Statistics
Laramie Gender Information
Males in Laramie: 14,065 (52%)
Females in Laramie: 13,139 (48%)
As % of Population in Laramie
Race Diversity in Laramie
White: 91%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Laramie
Age Diversity in Laramie
Median Age in Laramie: 25.3 (Males in Laramie: 24.7, Females in Laramie: 26.3)
Laramie Males Under 20: 14%
Laramie Females Under 20: 12%
Laramie Males 20 to 40: 23%
Laramie Females 20 to 40: 20%
Laramie Males 40 to 60: 10%
Laramie Females 40 to 60: 10%
Laramie Males Over 60: 5%
Laramie Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Laramie
Laramie Household Average Size: 2.19 people
Laramie Median Household Income: $ 27,319
Laramie Median Value of Homes: $ 109,200
Law Enforcement in Laramie
Reported crimes in the Laramie area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 43
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 189
Burglary: 139
Larceny-theft: 761
Motor vehicle theft: 46
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,501
Laramie Location Information
Elevation: 7,163 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Laramie
The Buttes 9.7 Miles
Woods Landing-Jelm 25.9 Miles
Centennial 28.6 Miles
Albany 29.5 Miles
Red Feather Lakes 35.2 Miles
Rock River 35.8 Miles
Warren AFB 39.5 Miles
Cheyenne 41.8 Miles
Ranchettes 42.1 Miles
South Greeley 43.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Laramie
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 56.8 Miles
Westminster 106.1 Miles
Arvada 107.6 Miles
Denver 113.3 Miles
Lakewood 114.3 Miles
Aurora 116.5 Miles
Colorado Springs 176.1 Miles
Pueblo 217.8 Miles
Provo 326.4 Miles
Salt Lake City 330.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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).
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.
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