




Jacksonville, Alabama
Jacksonville, AL Profile
Jacksonville, AL, population 8,404 , is located
in Alabama's Calhoun county,
about 63.3 miles from Birmingham and 79.0 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Jacksonville has declined by about 18%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jacksonville has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jacksonville area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Jacksonville Statistics
Jacksonville Gender Information
Males in Jacksonville: 3,961 (47%)
Females in Jacksonville: 4,443 (53%)
As % of Population in Jacksonville
Race Diversity in Jacksonville
White: 76%
African American: 20%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Jacksonville
Age Diversity in Jacksonville
Median Age in Jacksonville: 26.2 (Males in Jacksonville: 25.1, Females in Jacksonville: 27.9)
Jacksonville Males Under 20: 13%
Jacksonville Females Under 20: 14%
Jacksonville Males 20 to 40: 20%
Jacksonville Females 20 to 40: 19%
Jacksonville Males 40 to 60: 9%
Jacksonville Females 40 to 60: 10%
Jacksonville Males Over 60: 6%
Jacksonville Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Household Average Size: 2.16 people
Jacksonville Median Household Income: $ 23,726
Jacksonville Median Value of Homes: $ 79,200
Law Enforcement in Jacksonville
Reported crimes in the Jacksonville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 45
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 771
Burglary: 161
Larceny-theft: 425
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,115
Jacksonville Location Information
Elevation: 672 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jacksonville
Weaver 5.1 Miles
Alexandria 7.6 Miles
Saks 9.1 Miles
Blue Mountain 10.1 Miles
Anniston 11.4 Miles
Piedmont 11.5 Miles
Glencoe 14.0 Miles
Ohatchee 14.0 Miles
Hokes Bluff 14.1 Miles
Hobson City 14.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jacksonville
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 63.3 Miles
Huntsville 79.0 Miles
Atlanta 79.1 Miles
Chattanooga 89.0 Miles
Columbus 103.7 Miles
Montgomery 104.8 Miles
Athens 137.2 Miles
Nashville 172.7 Miles
Knoxville 181.5 Miles
Clarksville 208.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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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