




Millport, Alabama
Millport, AL Profile
Millport, AL, population 1,160 , is located
in Alabama's Lamar county,
about 73.8 miles from Birmingham and 117.6 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Millport has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Millport has been declining at an annual rate of 2.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Millport area were lower than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Millport Statistics
Millport Gender Information
Males in Millport: 536 (46%)
Females in Millport: 624 (54%)
As % of Population in Millport
Race Diversity in Millport
White: 66%
African American: 34%
As % of Population in Millport
Age Diversity in Millport
Median Age in Millport: 37.9 (Males in Millport: 37.7, Females in Millport: 38.3)
Millport Males Under 20: 13%
Millport Females Under 20: 14%
Millport Males 20 to 40: 11%
Millport Females 20 to 40: 14%
Millport Males 40 to 60: 13%
Millport Females 40 to 60: 13%
Millport Males Over 60: 9%
Millport Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Millport
Millport Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Millport Median Household Income: $ 26,458
Millport Median Value of Homes: $ 49,700
Law Enforcement in Millport
Reported crimes in the Millport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 179
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 1
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 448
Millport Location Information
Elevation: 280 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Millport
Kennedy 5.8 Miles
Belk 10.4 Miles
Ethelsville 12.9 Miles
Reform 13.4 Miles
Vernon 13.5 Miles
Macedonia 14.8 Miles
New Hope 15.6 Miles
Caledonia 16.3 Miles
Fayette 16.7 Miles
Gordo 19.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Millport
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 73.8 Miles
Huntsville 117.6 Miles
Montgomery 132.4 Miles
Jackson 150.2 Miles
Memphis 157.0 Miles
Chattanooga 188.6 Miles
Nashville 194.5 Miles
Columbus 195.0 Miles
Mobile 198.5 Miles
Clarksville 209.2 Miles
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Facts
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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).
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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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