




Gordo, Alabama
Gordo, AL Profile
Gordo, AL, population 1,677 , is located
in Alabama's Pickens county,
about 65.0 miles from Birmingham and 114.1 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Gordo has declined by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gordo has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gordo area were lower than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Gordo Statistics
Gordo Gender Information
Males in Gordo: 758 (45%)
Females in Gordo: 919 (55%)
As % of Population in Gordo
Race Diversity in Gordo
White: 59%
African American: 40%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Gordo
Age Diversity in Gordo
Median Age in Gordo: 40.6 (Males in Gordo: 37.8, Females in Gordo: 42.3)
Gordo Males Under 20: 13%
Gordo Females Under 20: 13%
Gordo Males 20 to 40: 10%
Gordo Females 20 to 40: 12%
Gordo Males 40 to 60: 12%
Gordo Females 40 to 60: 15%
Gordo Males Over 60: 9%
Gordo Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Gordo
Gordo Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Gordo Median Household Income: $ 23,813
Gordo Median Value of Homes: $ 66,800
Law Enforcement in Gordo
Reported crimes in the Gordo area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 242
Burglary: 16
Larceny-theft: 24
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,544
Gordo Location Information
Elevation: 274 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gordo
Reform 7.7 Miles
Carrollton 11.8 Miles
Coker 13.4 Miles
Kennedy 19.1 Miles
Ethelsville 19.3 Miles
Aliceville 19.5 Miles
Macedonia 19.7 Miles
Millport 19.7 Miles
McMullen 19.8 Miles
Northport 19.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gordo
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 65.0 Miles
Montgomery 114.1 Miles
Huntsville 123.3 Miles
Jackson 150.3 Miles
Memphis 176.3 Miles
Columbus 179.4 Miles
Mobile 181.8 Miles
Chattanooga 190.4 Miles
Atlanta 204.8 Miles
Nashville 206.8 Miles
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Facts
You might be wondering why on earth your loved seems to be choosing drugs over family. You might be struggling with finances, or even from the painful realization your loved one is in trouble with the law. Or you might be asking yourself why you are taking drugs again, when you swore just a few hours ago that you needed to cut down. Drug abuse is not a matter of moral weakness or faulty willpower. It is a vicious cycle that actually causes changes in the brain, leading to stronger and stronger impulses to use. Without help, drug abuse destroys families and takes lives. But there is hope. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse or addiction in someone you care about or yourself. With the right support and treatment, the road to recovery is possible. On the flipside, a urine sample, taken at a police station an hour or two after a possible drunk driving incident may be taken too late to determine the blood alcohol concentration of the subject during the actual driving incident. In 2003 the federal government passed the Reducing Americans' Vulnerability to Ecstasy bill. It is a law that places a great deal of responsibility on organizers of raves or large get-togethers. The bill makes these club owners or promoters responsible if ecstasy is found at their events. Prior to the passage of this bill, some clubs had purity testing facilities on their premises so that ecstasy users could be sure their pills had no other ingredients. In this regard, the bill further increases the dangers of ecstasy use because it is now illegal to run purity tests in clubs. Given the scientifically proven dangers of ecstasy use, it is unlikely that the substance will be removed from Schedule I status, except perhaps for the use of hospice patients who are about to die. As of late 2004 and early 2005, there was some renewed interest in using MDMA to treat the mentally ill. However, studies need to be conducted to determine how this could best be achieved. "Kicking the habit" or an effort to stop using heroin. In regular heroin abusers, consequences occur as early as a few hours after the last dose, it produces drug craving, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, cold flashes and vomiting. Major heroin withdrawal symptoms peak between 48 and 72 hours after the last dose and subside after about a week. "Cold turkey" is complete and instantaneous cessation. This method when done by less frequent users, often only increases their habit. When attempted by heavily dependent users, who are in poor health, it is occasionally fatal. |
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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