




Medicine Bow, Wyoming
Medicine Bow, WY Profile
Medicine Bow, WY, population 274 , is located
in Wyoming's Carbon county,
about 107.7 miles from Ft Collins and 154.9 miles from Westminster.
In the 90's the population of Medicine Bow has declined by about 30%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Medicine Bow has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Medicine Bow Statistics
Medicine Bow Gender Information
Males in Medicine Bow: 132 (48%)
Females in Medicine Bow: 142 (52%)
As % of Population in Medicine Bow
Race Diversity in Medicine Bow
White: 98%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Medicine Bow
Age Diversity in Medicine Bow
Median Age in Medicine Bow: 50.9 (Males in Medicine Bow: 52.0, Females in Medicine Bow: 48.0)
Medicine Bow Males Under 20: 8%
Medicine Bow Females Under 20: 13%
Medicine Bow Males 20 to 40: 4%
Medicine Bow Females 20 to 40: 6%
Medicine Bow Males 40 to 60: 19%
Medicine Bow Females 40 to 60: 17%
Medicine Bow Males Over 60: 18%
Medicine Bow Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Medicine Bow
Medicine Bow Household Average Size: 2.12 people
Medicine Bow Median Household Income: $ 33,750
Medicine Bow Median Value of Homes: $ 37,500
Medicine Bow Location Information
Elevation: 6,563 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Medicine Bow
Rock River 15.9 Miles
Elk Mountain 18.0 Miles
Hanna 18.5 Miles
Centennial 41.4 Miles
Saratoga 43.5 Miles
Sinclair 47.5 Miles
Albany 49.3 Miles
Laramie 51.4 Miles
Alcova 52.4 Miles
Rawlins 53.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Medicine Bow
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Collins 107.7 Miles
Westminster 154.9 Miles
Arvada 156.1 Miles
Denver 162.2 Miles
Lakewood 162.5 Miles
Aurora 166.2 Miles
Colorado Springs 224.0 Miles
Pueblo 265.6 Miles
Salt Lake City 305.5 Miles
Provo 306.7 Miles
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Facts
Researchers at the National Institute on Drug Abuse, University College London, and University of Technology in Germany have found that ecstasy users and past-users perform worse than non-users on tasks associated with the serotonin system in the brain, such as learning, memory, and attention. This research also suggests that ecstasy use is associated with long-term depression and anxiety, even among people who had not used for more than six months. Another study showed ecstasy users to have decreased blood flow to the brain (thought to be regulated by serotonin), and that the reduction in blood flow depended on dose, meaning there was a greater decrease among participants who had used ecstasy more often. Similarly, memory and learning impairment was more profound among people who had used ecstasy more often. The AIDS virus is also spread through sexual contact; women who have sex with men who inject drugs are at great risk. Today, almost 70 percent of AIDS cases in women are related to either injecting drugs or having sex with a man who injects drugs. AIDS is now the fourth leading cause of death among women. Domestic Violence and Effects on Family. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. Research suggests that for women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. One study found that children who were diagnosed with major depression between the ages of six and 12 were more likely to have alcoholic parents or relatives than were children who were not depressed. Alcoholic households are less cohesive, have more conflicts, and their members are less independent and expressive than households with nonalcoholic or recovering alcoholic parents. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, one study found that 41% of children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may be life long. Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms. One study concluded that the only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. THC, the most active component of marijuana, remains in the body long after the psychoactive effects have worn off. The body stores THC in its fat cells. After one use, a person will test positive for THC for as many as three days. With regular use, a person can test positive for THC even after abstaining from marijuana for four weeks. The drug tests available at the turn of the twenty-first century were sophisticated enough that they do not yield a positive result for "passive" marijuana smoking (just being around other people who are using the drug). Thus, law enforcement officers will not accept that as a defense. As Paul M. Gahlinger stated in his book, "If the drug test is positive for marijuana, the only legitimate excuse is either the use of dronabinol or, if allowed, the use of medically prescribed marijuana." |
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 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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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