




Eufaula, Alabama
Eufaula, AL Profile
Eufaula, AL, population 13,908 , is located
in Alabama's Barbour county,
about 40.5 miles from Columbus and 75.2 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Eufaula has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Eufaula has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Eufaula area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Eufaula Statistics
Eufaula Gender Information
Males in Eufaula: 6,433 (46%)
Females in Eufaula: 7,475 (54%)
As % of Population in Eufaula
Race Diversity in Eufaula
White: 57%
African American: 40%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Eufaula
Age Diversity in Eufaula
Median Age in Eufaula: 36.0 (Males in Eufaula: 33.3, Females in Eufaula: 38.0)
Eufaula Males Under 20: 16%
Eufaula Females Under 20: 15%
Eufaula Males 20 to 40: 12%
Eufaula Females 20 to 40: 13%
Eufaula Males 40 to 60: 12%
Eufaula Females 40 to 60: 14%
Eufaula Males Over 60: 7%
Eufaula Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Eufaula
Eufaula Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Eufaula Median Household Income: $ 27,910
Eufaula Median Value of Homes: $ 74,300
Law Enforcement in Eufaula
Reported crimes in the Eufaula area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 34
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 413
Burglary: 65
Larceny-theft: 454
Motor vehicle theft: 25
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,939
Eufaula Location Information
Elevation: 270 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 59.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 14.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Eufaula
Georgetown (Quitman County) 2.3 Miles
Clayton 17.9 Miles
Ft Gaines 20.4 Miles
Coleman 21.3 Miles
Cuthbert 22.5 Miles
Abbeville 22.9 Miles
Lumpkin 23.1 Miles
Louisville 25.2 Miles
Midway 25.6 Miles
Blue Springs 26.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Eufaula
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 40.5 Miles
Montgomery 75.2 Miles
Tallahassee 112.8 Miles
Atlanta 135.8 Miles
Birmingham 148.3 Miles
Athens 176.1 Miles
Mobile 190.2 Miles
Huntsville 213.3 Miles
Augusta 214.5 Miles
Chattanooga 218.4 Miles
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Facts
Alcoholism is only one type of an alcohol problem. Alcohol abuse can be just as harmful. A person can abuse alcohol without actually being an alcoholic—that is, he or she may drink too much and too often but still not be dependent on alcohol. Some of the problems linked to alcohol abuse include not being able to meet work, school, or family responsibilities; drunk-driving arrests and car crashes; and drinking-related medical conditions. Under some circumstances, even social or moderate drinking is dangerous—for example, when driving, during pregnancy, or when taking certain medications. Addictions grow stronger over time for two reasons. First, a person's body may become biologically dependent on the substance or behavior. That is, the body may begin to need and expect that it will receive a certain substance each day or each hour. If it does not receive that substance, it responds by becoming ill. When this happens, the person is said to be physiologically dependent on the substance or activity. There is a danger in our current culture of prevalent advertising that makes certain products desirable to vulnerable sections of the population. An example of this would be the marketing of energy drinks to young people. Advertisers are selling these products (drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Amp) to the youth population, who are easily influenced by what they see in the media. Companies sell these drinks by pushing them on students who are stressed out from the demands of school. However, younger and younger individuals are drinking these products after seeing their older siblings or friends consume them. This creates a dangerous usage of stimulant-filled drinks by a group of individuals who aren’t old enough to make educated decisions about what they are putting in their bodies. Students younger than high school age should not have such easy access to energy drinks. What Ingredients Are in Energy Drinks: Energy drinks usually include a high caffeine content (through the chemical found in guarana plants) and chemicals like methylxanthines, ginseng, maltodextrin and creatine. The average 8-ounce can contains around 80 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of one cup of coffee.) People use energy drinks for desired effects of increased energy and mental alertness. However, there are some negative side effects that include nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, increased urination, abnormal heart rhythms, decreased bone levels, and stomach upset. According to a “New York Times” article in May 2008, energy drinks have even led to seizures that require emergency room visits. France even banned Red Bull in 2001 after a young basketball player died after drinking four cans. SAR (structure activity relationship) = the relationship between the chemical structure of a psychoactive compound to its strength and/or 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.
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.
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.
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.
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