




Grayson Valley, Alabama
Grayson Valley, AL Profile
Grayson Valley, AL, population 5,447 , is located
in Alabama's Jefferson county,
about 12.9 miles from Birmingham and 74.9 miles from Huntsville.
Grayson Valley Statistics
Grayson Valley Gender Information
Males in Grayson Valley: 2,561 (47%)
Females in Grayson Valley: 2,886 (53%)
As % of Population in Grayson Valley
Race Diversity in Grayson Valley
White: 95%
African American: 4%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Grayson Valley
Age Diversity in Grayson Valley
Median Age in Grayson Valley: 33.5 (Males in Grayson Valley: 31.9, Females in Grayson Valley: 35.3)
Grayson Valley Males Under 20: 15%
Grayson Valley Females Under 20: 14%
Grayson Valley Males 20 to 40: 15%
Grayson Valley Females 20 to 40: 17%
Grayson Valley Males 40 to 60: 12%
Grayson Valley Females 40 to 60: 15%
Grayson Valley Males Over 60: 5%
Grayson Valley Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Grayson Valley
Grayson Valley Household Average Size: 2.53 people
Grayson Valley Median Household Income: $ 50,691
Grayson Valley Median Value of Homes: $ 92,300
Grayson Valley Location Information
Elevation: 940 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Grayson Valley
Chalkville 0.6 Miles
Center Point 2.5 Miles
Trussville 2.6 Miles
Pinson 3.8 Miles
Clay 4.4 Miles
Argo 6.7 Miles
Irondale 8.6 Miles
Leeds 8.8 Miles
Tarrant 8.9 Miles
Fultondale 9.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Grayson Valley
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 12.9 Miles
Huntsville 74.9 Miles
Montgomery 90.8 Miles
Chattanooga 122.9 Miles
Columbus 126.1 Miles
Atlanta 129.7 Miles
Nashville 174.3 Miles
Athens 188.7 Miles
Clarksville 203.4 Miles
Mobile 220.2 Miles
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Facts
No one knows how many times a person can use a drug without changing his or her brain and becoming addicted. The number of prescriptions written for oxycodone combination drugs increased slightly during the period from 1996–2000. However, the DEA's Diversion Control Program found that the number of prescriptions written for oxycodone-only drugs such as OxyContin was 14 times higher during the same time period. Children aged 12 to 17 who drink are 22.3 times more likely to smoke marijuana than those who don’t drink, and they are 50 times more likely to use cocaine. For parents, for mayors and city councils, and for federal drug prevention efforts the message is very clear: if children delay drinking until it is legal to do so, they are almost certain to make it through life without using illicit drugs. Some of the most common symptoms of alcohol abuse in teenagers include lying, making excuses, breaking curfew, staying in their room, becoming verbally or physically abusive toward others, having items in their possession that are connected to alcohol use (paraphernalia), the smell of alcohol on their breath or body, mood swings, stealing, and changes in friends. |
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 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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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