




Fairfield, Alabama
Fairfield, AL Profile
Fairfield, AL, population 12,381 , is located
in Alabama's Jefferson county,
about 6.8 miles from Birmingham and 85.2 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Fairfield has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fairfield has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fairfield area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Fairfield Statistics
Fairfield Gender Information
Males in Fairfield: 5,472 (44%)
Females in Fairfield: 6,909 (56%)
As % of Population in Fairfield
Race Diversity in Fairfield
White: 9%
African American: 90%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Fairfield
Age Diversity in Fairfield
Median Age in Fairfield: 35.5 (Males in Fairfield: 30.9, Females in Fairfield: 38.3)
Fairfield Males Under 20: 15%
Fairfield Females Under 20: 15%
Fairfield Males 20 to 40: 11%
Fairfield Females 20 to 40: 14%
Fairfield Males 40 to 60: 12%
Fairfield Females 40 to 60: 15%
Fairfield Males Over 60: 6%
Fairfield Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Fairfield
Fairfield Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Fairfield Median Household Income: $ 27,845
Fairfield Median Value of Homes: $ 70,000
Law Enforcement in Fairfield
Reported crimes in the Fairfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 74
Aggravated assault: 30
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 975
Burglary: 252
Larceny-theft: 1,210
Motor vehicle theft: 181
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 13,572
Fairfield Location Information
Elevation: 560 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fairfield
Midfield 1.7 Miles
McDonald Chapel 2.8 Miles
Pleasant Grove 3.4 Miles
Edgewater 3.9 Miles
Minor 3.9 Miles
Brighton 4.1 Miles
Lipscomb 4.3 Miles
Hueytown 5.4 Miles
Mulga 5.7 Miles
Forestdale 5.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fairfield
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 6.8 Miles
Montgomery 85.2 Miles
Huntsville 88.1 Miles
Columbus 132.3 Miles
Chattanooga 141.5 Miles
Atlanta 146.5 Miles
Nashville 185.5 Miles
Mobile 204.1 Miles
Athens 205.9 Miles
Jackson 207.0 Miles
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Facts
Illegal Drug Abuse is widespread. As many as one in 10 babies may be born to women who use illegal drugs during their pregnancies. These substances can be harmful to the health and growth of your fetus during pregnancy. Drug Abuse can affect the baby both before and after birth. Most drugs reach the fetus by crossing the placenta. If the mother uses drugs after her baby is born, they can be passed to him or her through the breast milk. When inhalant users do combine inhalants with other drugs, the effects increase the health risks. Alcohol slows down the metabolism of toluene, thus raising its concentration in the blood. Cocaine can boost the chance of fatal irregular heart rhythms. Use of all of these substances, alone or in combination, increases the risk of dangerous behaviors. Heroin facts pertaining to pregnancy and heroin use include an increased their risk of serious pregnancy complications. These risks include poor fetal growth, premature rupture of the membranes (the bag of waters that holds the fetus breaks too soon), premature delivery and stillbirth. A drug detox can be done on both an outpatient basis (mental health centers, addiction clinics or private clinics) or inpatient (hospital or residential treatment center). Inpatient detoxification allows the patient to be closely monitored, avoids exposure to the substance of abuse, and can speed up the process of detoxification. Outpatient detoxification has the advantage of being less disruptive to the patient's life and less expensive. The choice of setting depends on many factors such as the drug of abuse, amount and length of history of abuse, psychosocial issues, age, etc. |
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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