




Madison, Alabama
Madison, AL Profile
Madison, AL, population 29,329 , is located
in Alabama's Madison county,
about 9.5 miles from Huntsville and 81.6 miles from Birmingham.
In the 90's the population of Madison has grown by about 97%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Madison has been growing at an annual rate of 5.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Madison area were lower than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Madison Statistics
Madison Gender Information
Males in Madison: 14,477 (49%)
Females in Madison: 14,852 (51%)
As % of Population in Madison
Race Diversity in Madison
White: 80%
African American: 13%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Madison
Age Diversity in Madison
Median Age in Madison: 34.5 (Males in Madison: 34.2, Females in Madison: 34.7)
Madison Males Under 20: 17%
Madison Females Under 20: 16%
Madison Males 20 to 40: 14%
Madison Females 20 to 40: 16%
Madison Males 40 to 60: 15%
Madison Females 40 to 60: 15%
Madison Males Over 60: 4%
Madison Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Madison
Madison Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Madison Median Household Income: $ 63,849
Madison Median Value of Homes: $ 137,900
Law Enforcement in Madison
Reported crimes in the Madison area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 15
Aggravated assault: 28
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 160
Burglary: 166
Larceny-theft: 843
Motor vehicle theft: 55
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,280
Madison Location Information
Elevation: 675 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Madison
Redstone Arsenal 7.3 Miles
Triana 7.9 Miles
Mooresville 9.0 Miles
Huntsville 9.5 Miles
Harvest 10.8 Miles
Meridianville 14.5 Miles
Athens 14.6 Miles
Priceville 14.6 Miles
Decatur 14.8 Miles
Somerville 15.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Madison
(Population 100,000+)
Huntsville 9.5 Miles
Birmingham 81.6 Miles
Chattanooga 85.1 Miles
Nashville 101.5 Miles
Clarksville 131.2 Miles
Atlanta 150.1 Miles
Montgomery 163.4 Miles
Knoxville 181.8 Miles
Columbus 185.1 Miles
Memphis 189.7 Miles
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Facts
In most clinics, methadone is dispensed in sugary liquids and swallowed by the patient. The drug can also be taken as a biscuit ("diskette") or in pill form. Very rarely, in a hospital or clinical setting, the drug is injected into a muscle. Methadone is not commonly used in post-surgical settings because other drugs such as morphine and fentanyl work faster to relieve pain. (Separate entries on morphine and fentanyl are available in this encyclopedia.) Rather, methadone is used for long-lasting pain, such as that resulting from cancer, back injuries, or severe arthritis. People with mild antianxiety medication withdrawal symptoms require social and psychologic support to help them overcome a strong urge to begin using the drug again to stop the feelings of anxiety. People with severe withdrawal symptoms usually need to begin taking the drug again at a lower dose and under close medical supervision, sometimes in the hospital. The dose is decreased gradually over days or weeks and then discontinued. Even with the best treatment, a person may not feel normal for a month or more. Alcohol Is Readily Available. Alcohol is the easiest drug for children to obtain. In a recent study of students in Washington State, 25–30% of 6th graders said that it would be easy for them to obtain beer, wine or hard liquor. This compares with about 6–7% who say it would be easy to obtain marijuana and 0% who report it would be easy to obtain cocaine, LSD or amphetamines. As children get older, they find it easier to find drugs but alcohol remains the most accessible: 55% of 8th graders say alcohol is easy to obtain compared with 25– 39% who could find marijuana easily and 10–15% who could find other drugs easily. More than one in five high school seniors (22%) report recent heavy use of alcohol compared with one in seven (15%) who report recent heavy use of marijuana. The use of ‘dependence’ as a descriptive construct has gradually replaced the term ADDICTION, particularly in the clinical field. In the early 1980s, the World Health Organization proposed the DEPENDENCE SYNDROME concept, which as noted above, emphasizes the behaviour of the individual in relation to the substance, and also attempts to integrate biological, psychological and social factors contributing to addiction. The terms addiction and drug addict have historically had a negative connotation, with emphasis on failure of will or moral weakness. In contrast, the dependence syndrome concept is meant to underscore the medical model of addiction, in which it is considered as disease or disorder amenable to diagnosis and treatment. It should also be noted that the concept of dependence, as described above, has also been applied to other types of dependent behaviours, such as ‘addictions’ to sex, television, gambling, food, and exercise. While there may be some overlap in pathological patterns of behaviour, the notion as applied to these situations is controversial and less well studied. |
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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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