




Demopolis, Alabama
Demopolis, AL Profile
Demopolis, AL, population 7,540 , is located
in Alabama's Marengo county,
about 90.3 miles from Montgomery and 91.7 miles from Birmingham.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Demopolis has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Demopolis area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Demopolis Statistics
Demopolis Gender Information
Males in Demopolis: 3,385 (45%)
Females in Demopolis: 4,155 (55%)
As % of Population in Demopolis
Race Diversity in Demopolis
White: 48%
African American: 51%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Demopolis
Age Diversity in Demopolis
Median Age in Demopolis: 35.5 (Males in Demopolis: 32.8, Females in Demopolis: 37.1)
Demopolis Males Under 20: 16%
Demopolis Females Under 20: 16%
Demopolis Males 20 to 40: 11%
Demopolis Females 20 to 40: 14%
Demopolis Males 40 to 60: 11%
Demopolis Females 40 to 60: 14%
Demopolis Males Over 60: 7%
Demopolis Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Demopolis
Demopolis Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Demopolis Median Household Income: $ 26,481
Demopolis Median Value of Homes: $ 72,400
Law Enforcement in Demopolis
Reported crimes in the Demopolis area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 19
Aggravated assault: 65
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,220
Burglary: 79
Larceny-theft: 294
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,188
Demopolis Location Information
Elevation: 125 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Demopolis
Forkland 9.4 Miles
Providence 12.6 Miles
Faunsdale 14.7 Miles
Linden 14.8 Miles
Dayton 16.2 Miles
Newbern 18.5 Miles
Greensboro 19.1 Miles
Uniontown 19.4 Miles
Myrtlewood 19.6 Miles
Boligee 19.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Demopolis
(Population 100,000+)
Montgomery 90.3 Miles
Birmingham 91.7 Miles
Mobile 126.7 Miles
Jackson 138.0 Miles
Columbus 166.2 Miles
Huntsville 169.1 Miles
Atlanta 217.1 Miles
New Orleans 221.2 Miles
Memphis 222.0 Miles
Metairie 222.4 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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 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".
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