



Lanett, Alabama
Lanett, AL Profile
Lanett, AL, population 7,897 , is located
in Alabama's Chambers county,
about 30.6 miles from Columbus and 73.4 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Lanett has declined by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lanett has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Lanett Statistics
Lanett Gender Information
Males in Lanett: 3,601 (46%)
Females in Lanett: 4,296 (54%)
As % of Population in Lanett
Race Diversity in Lanett
White: 45%
African American: 54%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Lanett
Age Diversity in Lanett
Median Age in Lanett: 37.3 (Males in Lanett: 34.6, Females in Lanett: 39.8)
Lanett Males Under 20: 15%
Lanett Females Under 20: 14%
Lanett Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lanett Females 20 to 40: 13%
Lanett Males 40 to 60: 11%
Lanett Females 40 to 60: 13%
Lanett Males Over 60: 8%
Lanett Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Lanett
Lanett Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Lanett Median Household Income: $ 26,197
Lanett Median Value of Homes: $ 56,700
Lanett Location Information
Elevation: 640 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lanett
West Point 0.8 Miles
Huguley 3.3 Miles
Valley 3.5 Miles
La Fayette 12.4 Miles
Five Points 13.9 Miles
LaGrange 15.0 Miles
Opelika 18.9 Miles
Pine Mountain 19.5 Miles
Hamilton 19.9 Miles
Rock Mills 20.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lanett
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 30.6 Miles
Montgomery 73.4 Miles
Atlanta 76.5 Miles
Birmingham 103.6 Miles
Athens 129.1 Miles
Chattanooga 150.7 Miles
Huntsville 151.7 Miles
Tallahassee 176.4 Miles
Augusta 190.8 Miles
Mobile 225.3 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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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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