



La Fayette, Alabama
La Fayette, AL Profile
La Fayette, AL, population 3,234 , is located
in Alabama's Chambers county,
about 38.7 miles from Columbus and 64.0 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of La Fayette has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of La Fayette has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
La Fayette Statistics
La Fayette Gender Information
Males in La Fayette: 1,502 (46%)
Females in La Fayette: 1,732 (54%)
As % of Population in La Fayette
Race Diversity in La Fayette
White: 32%
African American: 67%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in La Fayette
Age Diversity in La Fayette
Median Age in La Fayette: 38.2 (Males in La Fayette: 34.5, Females in La Fayette: 42.1)
La Fayette Males Under 20: 14%
La Fayette Females Under 20: 13%
La Fayette Males 20 to 40: 13%
La Fayette Females 20 to 40: 12%
La Fayette Males 40 to 60: 11%
La Fayette Females 40 to 60: 13%
La Fayette Males Over 60: 8%
La Fayette Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in La Fayette
La Fayette Household Average Size: 2.52 people
La Fayette Median Household Income: $ 22,768
La Fayette Median Value of Homes: $ 49,300
La Fayette Location Information
Elevation: 849 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to La Fayette
Five Points 8.7 Miles
Huguley 10.9 Miles
Lanett 12.4 Miles
West Point 12.7 Miles
Valley 14.0 Miles
Waverly 15.4 Miles
Camp Hill 16.2 Miles
Daviston 17.4 Miles
Roanoke 17.5 Miles
Opelika 17.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest La Fayette
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 38.7 Miles
Montgomery 64.0 Miles
Atlanta 82.9 Miles
Birmingham 91.8 Miles
Athens 137.9 Miles
Huntsville 143.8 Miles
Chattanooga 148.5 Miles
Tallahassee 182.6 Miles
Augusta 202.2 Miles
Mobile 217.7 Miles
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Facts
Do you ever get a song stuck in your head? The tune comes back to you, over and over again. Even when you do not want to think about that song, it keeps coming back. It nags you. Living with alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs can be like that. You start smoking tobacco, and then one day when you wake up, the first thought that comes to mind is, "I need a smoke." You cannot make the thought go away. Even when you do not want to think about cigarettes, the idea keeps coming back. It nags you and nags you. For most tobacco smokers, that nagging feeling is followed by getting up and finding a cigarette, lighting it up, and smoking it. Ask a smoker: "If you were to stop smoking, which cigarette of the day would be the hardest to give up?" Most of the time, regular smokers say that the hardest cigarette to give up is the first cigarette in the morning. While not physically addictive, ecstasy is dangerous because repeated use—even weeks or months apart—can damage neurons in the brain. Today's habitual users are tomorrow's research subjects, because scientists do not know how repeat use of ecstasy will affect brain function as people age. Animal studies show that brain damage after heavy MDMA use may last a lifetime. Effects on humans are highly debated. Some research indicates long-term memory problems. If a person decides to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she faces legal consequences, such as losing his or her driver's license. This has shown to be the most effective way of reducing drunk driving. The first week of methadone use for chronic pain can be difficult and dangerous. Doctors need to monitor patients carefully because the drug acts slowly on the pain and accumulates in the body. Patients must be watched for tolerance levels so that they are not given deadly doses. They must also be cautioned that methadone is not a "quick fix" for pain, and that taking an extra dose will not make the drug work any faster. Typically, patients will see little or no pain relief from methadone for the first twenty-four to forty-eight hours. After that, methadone works well for chronic pain, provided the user follows the directions and does not mix the medication with other drugs, except on the advice of a doctor. |
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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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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