




Concord, Alabama
Concord, AL Profile
Concord, AL, population 1,809 , is located
in Alabama's Jefferson county,
about 13.7 miles from Birmingham and 87.2 miles from Montgomery.
Concord Statistics
Concord Gender Information
Males in Concord: 862 (48%)
Females in Concord: 947 (52%)
As % of Population in Concord
Race Diversity in Concord
White: 98%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Concord
Age Diversity in Concord
Median Age in Concord: 41.9 (Males in Concord: 40.4, Females in Concord: 43.6)
Concord Males Under 20: 11%
Concord Females Under 20: 11%
Concord Males 20 to 40: 13%
Concord Females 20 to 40: 13%
Concord Males 40 to 60: 14%
Concord Females 40 to 60: 15%
Concord Males Over 60: 10%
Concord Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Concord
Concord Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Concord Median Household Income: $ 52,665
Concord Median Value of Homes: $ 96,400
Concord Location Information
Elevation: 589 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Concord
Hueytown 2.3 Miles
Rock Creek 2.9 Miles
Sylvan Springs 3.5 Miles
Pleasant Grove 3.9 Miles
Maytown 5.1 Miles
Brighton 5.4 Miles
Edgewater 5.9 Miles
Bessemer 6.3 Miles
Mulga 6.6 Miles
Lipscomb 6.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Concord
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 13.7 Miles
Montgomery 87.2 Miles
Huntsville 91.0 Miles
Columbus 137.5 Miles
Chattanooga 147.0 Miles
Atlanta 153.5 Miles
Nashville 187.2 Miles
Jackson 200.2 Miles
Mobile 200.8 Miles
Memphis 208.0 Miles
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Facts
Male drivers involved in fatal motor vehicle crashes are almost twice as likely as female drivers to be intoxicated with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.08% or greater. It is illegal to drive with a BAC of 0.08% or higher in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Vehicle impoundment is just one of many consequences that can be imposed against those who have violated the law by driving while intoxicated. Similar to vehicle confiscation, impoundment can occur after any number of violations, including an offender's first offense. After the vehicle has been impounded, towing and fees relating to the cost of the impoundment, in addition to any administrative fees, must be paid before the vehicle can be retrieved. These fees can total about $1,000. Light or moderate drinking can benefit a person’s health, but heavy drinking increases the risk of high blood pressure, heart disorders, certain cancers and liver disease. Successful drug abuse treatment in the criminal justice system can help reduce crime as well as the spread of HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and other infectious diseases. It is estimated that for every dollar spent on addiction treatment programs, there is a $4 to $7 reduction in the cost of drug-related crimes. With some outpatient programs, total savings can exceed costs by a ratio of 12:1. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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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