




Fairhope, Alabama
Fairhope, AL Profile
Fairhope, AL, population 12,480 , is located
in Alabama's Baldwin county,
about 14.5 miles from Mobile and 135.6 miles from New Orleans.
In the 90's the population of Fairhope has grown by about 47%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fairhope has been growing at an annual rate of 4.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fairhope area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Fairhope Statistics
Fairhope Gender Information
Males in Fairhope: 5,670 (45%)
Females in Fairhope: 6,810 (55%)
As % of Population in Fairhope
Race Diversity in Fairhope
White: 90%
African American: 8%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Fairhope
Age Diversity in Fairhope
Median Age in Fairhope: 44.5 (Males in Fairhope: 41.8, Females in Fairhope: 46.5)
Fairhope Males Under 20: 12%
Fairhope Females Under 20: 12%
Fairhope Males 20 to 40: 9%
Fairhope Females 20 to 40: 10%
Fairhope Males 40 to 60: 13%
Fairhope Females 40 to 60: 15%
Fairhope Males Over 60: 11%
Fairhope Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Fairhope
Fairhope Household Average Size: 2.27 people
Fairhope Median Household Income: $ 42,913
Fairhope Median Value of Homes: $ 139,700
Law Enforcement in Fairhope
Reported crimes in the Fairhope area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 170
Burglary: 120
Larceny-theft: 340
Motor vehicle theft: 34
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,654
Fairhope Location Information
Elevation: 122 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fairhope
Point Clear 3.5 Miles
Daphne 5.6 Miles
Silverhill 9.2 Miles
Spanish Fort 10.5 Miles
Loxley 11.1 Miles
Robertsdale 11.6 Miles
Summerdale 12.4 Miles
Mobile 14.5 Miles
Foley 15.4 Miles
Theodore 16.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fairhope
(Population 100,000+)
Mobile 14.5 Miles
New Orleans 135.6 Miles
Metairie 139.5 Miles
Montgomery 158.8 Miles
Jackson 182.3 Miles
Baton Rouge 193.8 Miles
Tallahassee 216.0 Miles
Birmingham 217.2 Miles
Columbus 218.0 Miles
Lafayette 246.5 Miles
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Facts
In 1986 Congress established mandatory minimum sentences for convicted dealers, responding to public outcry that judges sentencing cocaine and crack offenders were too lenient. Lawmakers made a distinction between powdered cocaine and crack: The mandatory minimum sentence for possession of five hundred grams of powdered cocaine was five years in prison. The same sentence was mandated for possession of just five grams of crack. Although the stated objective of these mandatory minimum sentences was to reduce the amount of cocaine and crack available on the street, the laws generated a great deal of controversy. First, many community leaders question whether harsher sentences for crack offenses have actually reduced the volume of crack. According to the NHSDA, there are about six hundred thousand regular crack users in the United States and this number has remained stable for the past ten years. Some believe that the stabilized rate is evidence that mandatory minimum sentencing has been successful. Although the crime is viewed differently among states, in every state it is considered a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above 0.08 percent. Known as a "per se" law and most commonly called DUI, the crime also goes by Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI), Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), among a long list of other variations. Drunk drivers are likely to hit the car in front of them because they are unable to correctly perceive the distance between their own vehicle and someone else's. They may hit cars that are traveling alongside them for the same reason and/or because it is difficult for drunk drivers to stay in one lane or to follow a direct path. The inability to see and/or correctly interpret traffic signs causes many drunk driving accidents. The most common road sign related accident occurs when a drunk driver does not yield when he or she is supposed to and drives in the way of oncoming traffic. Crime commonly begins as a means to pay for drugs. 6. In addition to the embarrassment of the downhill slide and unethical behavior, the person's body now craves cocaine. The user is now obsessed with getting and using this drug, and will do anything to avoid the pain of withdrawal. The ability to get "high" decreases as the user's body adapts to the cocaine. He or she must take more and more in this downward spiral. The invisible line of addiction has been crossed and the person is now a cocaine addict. |
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".
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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