




Lake Purdy, Alabama
Lake Purdy, AL Profile
Lake Purdy, AL, population 5,799 , is located
in Alabama's Shelby county,
about 9.4 miles from Birmingham and 76.8 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Lake Purdy has grown by about 215%.
Lake Purdy Statistics
Lake Purdy Gender Information
Males in Lake Purdy: 2,958 (51%)
Females in Lake Purdy: 2,841 (49%)
As % of Population in Lake Purdy
Race Diversity in Lake Purdy
White: 87%
African American: 8%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Lake Purdy
Age Diversity in Lake Purdy
Median Age in Lake Purdy: 29.4 (Males in Lake Purdy: 29.6, Females in Lake Purdy: 29.1)
Lake Purdy Males Under 20: 11%
Lake Purdy Females Under 20: 12%
Lake Purdy Males 20 to 40: 25%
Lake Purdy Females 20 to 40: 23%
Lake Purdy Males 40 to 60: 12%
Lake Purdy Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lake Purdy Males Over 60: 2%
Lake Purdy Females Over 60: 3%
Economics in Lake Purdy
Lake Purdy Household Average Size: 2.08 people
Lake Purdy Median Household Income: $ 54,349
Lake Purdy Median Value of Homes: $ 302,200
Lake Purdy Location Information
Elevation: 660 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake Purdy
Meadowbrook 2.2 Miles
Cahaba Heights 3.8 Miles
Vestavia Hills 6.3 Miles
Mountain Brook 6.4 Miles
Indian Springs Village 6.7 Miles
Chelsea 6.9 Miles
Homewood 7.5 Miles
Irondale 7.6 Miles
Hoover 7.7 Miles
Birmingham 9.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lake Purdy
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 9.4 Miles
Montgomery 76.8 Miles
Huntsville 90.1 Miles
Columbus 118.9 Miles
Atlanta 133.9 Miles
Chattanooga 136.5 Miles
Nashville 189.3 Miles
Athens 193.6 Miles
Mobile 205.4 Miles
Clarksville 217.8 Miles
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Facts
Most people don't become dependent on alcohol overnight, but it's important to know what the signs of addiction are. If you think you or a friend might be on the path to alcoholism, now is the time to get some help and avoid the pain and problems that come with an alcohol addiction. Alcohol abuse is the first step towards becoming an alcoholic. Many teens go through a period of alcohol abuse, which is often just considered to be a partying phase, but if it continues, you can definitely end up a full blown alcoholic. Whether you just enjoy a beer or two at a party, or head for the harder stuff like scotch and whiskey, alcohol has a tendency to cause problems. That's why you need to know the symptoms so you can recognize them in friends or in yourself. Heroin is an opiate synthesized from morphine. Originally produced in 1874, it was thought to be not only nonaddictive but useful as a cure for respiratory illness and morphine addiction, and capable of relieving morphine withdrawal symptoms. Later it was discovered to have the same pharmacologic effects as morphine and to be just as addictive. In many parts of the world, it is used as an analgesic (for relief of pain), particularly for the terminally ill. Although in the United States the manufacture and importation of the drug are prohibited and it is not used medically, heroin predominates in illicit narcotics traffic because it provides more potency for less bulk than morphine and is thus easier to smuggle. Most children who were exposed to cocaine before birth have normal intelligence. This is encouraging, in light of earlier predictions that many of these children would be severely brain-damaged. However, studies of cocaine-exposed school-aged children do suggest subtle effects on intelligence and behavior. Exposed children tend to score about 3 points lower on tests of IQ than nonexposed children. While effects on overall intelligence appear small, the effects on specific language abilities are larger. Teachers also report more problem behaviors in cocaine-exposed children compared to unexposed children. As a result of these subtle effects on learning and behavior, some exposed children will need special education to help reach their full potential. How can a woman protect her baby from the dangers of cocaine? The birth defects and other problems caused by cocaine are completely preventable. Irish and Native Americans are at increased risk for alcoholism; Jewish and Asian Americans are at decreased risk. Overall, there is no difference in alcoholic prevalence between African Americans, whites, and Hispanic people. Although the biological causes of such different risks are not known, certain people in these population groups may be at higher or lower risk because of the way they metabolize alcohol. One study of Native Americans, for instance, found that they are less sensitive to the intoxicating effects of alcohol. This confirms other studies, in which young men with alcoholic fathers exhibited fewer signs of drunkenness and had lower levels of stress hormones than those without a family history. In other words, they “held their liquor” better. Experts suggest such people may inherit a lack of those warning signals that ordinarily make people stop drinking. Many Asians, on the other hand, are less likely to become alcoholic because of a genetic factor that makes them deficient in aldehyde dehydrogenase, a chemical used by the body to metabolize ethyl alcohol. In its absence, toxic substances build up after drinking alcohol and rapidly lead to flushing, dizziness, and nausea. People with this genetic susceptibility, then, are likely to experience adverse reactions to alcohol and therefore not become alcoholic. This deficiency is not completely protective against drinking, however, particularly if there is added social pressure, such as among college fraternity members. It is important to understand that, whether it is inherited or not, people with alcoholism are still legally responsible for their actions. |
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 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.
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.
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 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.
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