




Foley, Alabama
Foley, AL Profile
Foley, AL, population 7,590 , is located
in Alabama's Baldwin county,
about 29.2 miles from Mobile and 146.4 miles from New Orleans.
In the 90's the population of Foley has grown by about 54%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Foley has been growing at an annual rate of 8.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Foley area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Foley Statistics
Foley Gender Information
Males in Foley: 3,479 (46%)
Females in Foley: 4,111 (54%)
As % of Population in Foley
Race Diversity in Foley
White: 74%
African American: 22%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Foley
Age Diversity in Foley
Median Age in Foley: 39.6 (Males in Foley: 36.4, Females in Foley: 42.3)
Foley Males Under 20: 13%
Foley Females Under 20: 13%
Foley Males 20 to 40: 12%
Foley Females 20 to 40: 13%
Foley Males 40 to 60: 10%
Foley Females 40 to 60: 13%
Foley Males Over 60: 11%
Foley Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Foley
Foley Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Foley Median Household Income: $ 31,596
Foley Median Value of Homes: $ 90,100
Law Enforcement in Foley
Reported crimes in the Foley area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 14
Robbery: 18
Aggravated assault: 61
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,055
Burglary: 114
Larceny-theft: 800
Motor vehicle theft: 42
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 10,840
Foley Location Information
Elevation: 74 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Foley
Elberta 5.1 Miles
Summerdale 5.7 Miles
Orange Beach 10.2 Miles
Robertsdale 10.3 Miles
Silverhill 10.4 Miles
Gulf Shores 11.2 Miles
Point Clear 14.8 Miles
Loxley 15.2 Miles
Fairhope 15.4 Miles
Daphne 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Foley
(Population 100,000+)
Mobile 29.2 Miles
New Orleans 146.4 Miles
Metairie 150.5 Miles
Montgomery 158.3 Miles
Jackson 197.4 Miles
Tallahassee 203.0 Miles
Baton Rouge 207.0 Miles
Columbus 213.3 Miles
Birmingham 221.5 Miles
Lafayette 259.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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