




Leeds, Alabama
Leeds, AL Profile
Leeds, AL, population 10,455 , is located
in Alabama's Jefferson county,
about 15.0 miles from Birmingham and 81.8 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Leeds has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Leeds has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Leeds area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Leeds Statistics
Leeds Gender Information
Males in Leeds: 5,008 (48%)
Females in Leeds: 5,447 (52%)
As % of Population in Leeds
Race Diversity in Leeds
White: 82%
African American: 16%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Leeds
Age Diversity in Leeds
Median Age in Leeds: 37.6 (Males in Leeds: 36.1, Females in Leeds: 38.9)
Leeds Males Under 20: 14%
Leeds Females Under 20: 13%
Leeds Males 20 to 40: 13%
Leeds Females 20 to 40: 14%
Leeds Males 40 to 60: 13%
Leeds Females 40 to 60: 14%
Leeds Males Over 60: 8%
Leeds Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Leeds
Leeds Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Leeds Median Household Income: $ 37,420
Leeds Median Value of Homes: $ 86,700
Law Enforcement in Leeds
Reported crimes in the Leeds area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 14
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 277
Burglary: 78
Larceny-theft: 299
Motor vehicle theft: 29
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,750
Leeds Location Information
Elevation: 622 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 21.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Leeds
Moody 4.3 Miles
Trussville 6.2 Miles
Grayson Valley 8.8 Miles
Argo 9.3 Miles
Chalkville 9.4 Miles
Irondale 9.4 Miles
Branchville 10.0 Miles
Margaret 10.4 Miles
Center Point 10.5 Miles
Clay 11.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Leeds
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 15.0 Miles
Huntsville 81.8 Miles
Montgomery 82.9 Miles
Columbus 117.5 Miles
Atlanta 124.9 Miles
Chattanooga 125.3 Miles
Nashville 181.6 Miles
Athens 184.3 Miles
Clarksville 211.3 Miles
Mobile 216.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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 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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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