




Argo, Alabama
Argo, AL Profile
Argo, AL, population 1,780 , is located
in Alabama's Jefferson county,
about 19.2 miles from Birmingham and 72.6 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Argo has grown by about 91%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Argo has been growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Argo area were lower than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Argo Statistics
Argo Gender Information
Males in Argo: 927 (52%)
Females in Argo: 853 (48%)
As % of Population in Argo
Race Diversity in Argo
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Argo
Age Diversity in Argo
Median Age in Argo: 35.5 (Males in Argo: 35.6, Females in Argo: 35.5)
Argo Males Under 20: 17%
Argo Females Under 20: 14%
Argo Males 20 to 40: 14%
Argo Females 20 to 40: 14%
Argo Males 40 to 60: 15%
Argo Females 40 to 60: 14%
Argo Males Over 60: 6%
Argo Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Argo
Argo Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Argo Median Household Income: $ 41,167
Argo Median Value of Homes: $ 84,500
Law Enforcement in Argo
Reported crimes in the Argo area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 110
Burglary: 17
Larceny-theft: 23
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,304
Argo Location Information
Elevation: 801 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Argo
Margaret 3.2 Miles
Clay 4.2 Miles
Branchville 5.9 Miles
Trussville 6.2 Miles
Grayson Valley 6.7 Miles
Moody 6.7 Miles
Chalkville 7.0 Miles
Springville 7.3 Miles
Odenville 7.7 Miles
Pinson 8.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Argo
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 19.2 Miles
Huntsville 72.6 Miles
Montgomery 91.9 Miles
Chattanooga 117.3 Miles
Columbus 123.0 Miles
Atlanta 123.4 Miles
Nashville 172.4 Miles
Athens 182.2 Miles
Clarksville 202.5 Miles
Knoxville 216.3 Miles
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Facts
Underage drinking is associated with numerous negative outcomes, including increased risk of accidental death (largely resulting from motor vehicle crashes), homicide, suicide, sexually transmitted infections, and teen-age pregnancy, as well as juvenile delinquency, other criminal behavior, and impaired physical, social, and mental development. Consumer expenditures on alcohol in 1999 exceeded $116 billion, $22.5 billion of which was attributable to underage drinking, and $34.4 billion of which was attributed to excessive drinking (> 2 drinks/day) by adults. Nearly 100,000 deaths each year are alcohol-related, and alcohol abuse costs society more than $100 billion annually. An cocaine overdose may produce tremors, seizures, and delirium. Death may result from MI, arrhythmias, and heart failure. Patients with extreme clinical toxicity may, on a genetic basis, have decreased (atypical) serum cholinesterase, an enzyme needed for clearance of cocaine. The concurrent use of cocaine and alcohol produces a condensation product, cocaethylene, which has stimulant properties and may contribute to toxicity. Eager for a commodity to barter for Chinese silks, the Portuguese imported tobacco from their Brazilian colony half a world away. Although the Chinese frustrated the Portuguese by growing their own tobacco, the pipe itself, which had been introduced by the Spanish, turned out to be the key to China's markets. Indian opium, mixed with tobacco and smoked through a pipe, was somehow pleasing to the Chinese palate. By the early 18th century, opium smoking was spreading across China, prompting the empire's first attempt at suppression in 1729 when the Emperor Yung Cheng issued an edict banning the smoking of opium. Marijuana side effects also wreak havoc on the brain when the drug is used habitually. The natural chemical balance of the brain is disrupted affecting the pleasure centers and regulatory systems. The ability to learn, remember and adapt quickly to changes is impaired by marijuana use. Depression often occurs with marijuana usage, which feeds into the cycle of more drug use to treat the pain created by drug use. This cycle of addiction is very powerful and users soon find that they cannot stop using the drug even if they want to. |
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
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