




Calera, Alabama
Calera, AL Profile
Calera, AL, population 3,158 , is located
in Alabama's Shelby county,
about 29.0 miles from Birmingham and 57.3 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Calera has grown by about 48%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Calera has been growing at an annual rate of 19.2 percent.
Calera Statistics
Calera Gender Information
Males in Calera: 1,522 (48%)
Females in Calera: 1,636 (52%)
As % of Population in Calera
Race Diversity in Calera
White: 77%
African American: 20%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Calera
Age Diversity in Calera
Median Age in Calera: 34.0 (Males in Calera: 31.5, Females in Calera: 36.6)
Calera Males Under 20: 16%
Calera Females Under 20: 13%
Calera Males 20 to 40: 15%
Calera Females 20 to 40: 15%
Calera Males 40 to 60: 10%
Calera Females 40 to 60: 13%
Calera Males Over 60: 7%
Calera Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Calera
Calera Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Calera Median Household Income: $ 35,650
Calera Median Value of Homes: $ 86,500
Calera Location Information
Elevation: 497 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Calera
Montevallo 6.4 Miles
Wilton 7.6 Miles
Jemison 9.9 Miles
Columbiana 9.9 Miles
Alabaster 10.4 Miles
Pelham 13.1 Miles
Thorsby 13.1 Miles
Helena 14.4 Miles
Indian Springs Village 17.5 Miles
Chelsea 17.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Calera
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 29.0 Miles
Montgomery 57.3 Miles
Columbus 111.9 Miles
Huntsville 113.0 Miles
Atlanta 143.7 Miles
Chattanooga 157.8 Miles
Mobile 183.0 Miles
Athens 203.5 Miles
Jackson 207.3 Miles
Nashville 211.9 Miles
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Facts
The threat of crack, the most dangerous and unpredictable of illegal drugs, has been fuelled by the easy availability of cocaine. During the past ten years, the street prices of both hard and soft drugs have fallen sharply. Cocaine and heroin have declined by nearly a third, while ecstasy has dropped by more than half. In real terms, the figures, compiled by the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), represent an even sharper fall. While whisky and beer prices have doubled and cigarettes almost tripled in price over the decade, illegal drugs are now often cheaper than a night out in a pub. The cost of LSD, a hallucinogenic drug, is less than a packet of cigarettes. These figures confirm that the increasing resources employed to disrupt the illegal drugs trade are having little impact. Over the past five years, heroin seizures have more than doubled and cocaine seizures have increased five-fold. But Customs and Excise officials accept that they are intercepting only a fraction, probably less than 10%, of the drugs coming into the country. The street prices of drugs have never been lower. Reconnecting Youth Program (RY). RY is a school-based indicated prevention program for high school students with poor school achievement and potential for dropping out. The program goals are to increase school performance, reduce drug use, and learn skills to manage mood and emotions. Alcohol and drug abuse result in a loss of motivation and a lack of interest in activities that were at one time pleasurable. Using excessive amounts of either substance can cause "blackouts," which means the person will not remember conversations or events that took place while under the influence. Furthermore, a person is more likely to engage in risky behaviors while intoxicated, such as driving under the influence, sharing needles, or having unsafe sex. Benzodiazepines also should not be taken by people who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, stroke or other brain disorder, chronic lung disease, hyperactivity, depression or other mental illness, myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea, epilepsy, porphyria, kidney disease, or liver disease. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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