




Monroeville, Alabama
Monroeville, AL Profile
Monroeville, AL, population 6,862 , is located
in Alabama's Monroe county,
about 71.7 miles from Mobile and 83.6 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Monroeville has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Monroeville has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Monroeville area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Monroeville Statistics
Monroeville Gender Information
Males in Monroeville: 3,092 (45%)
Females in Monroeville: 3,770 (55%)
As % of Population in Monroeville
Race Diversity in Monroeville
White: 53%
African American: 45%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Monroeville
Age Diversity in Monroeville
Median Age in Monroeville: 36.4 (Males in Monroeville: 34.0, Females in Monroeville: 38.4)
Monroeville Males Under 20: 15%
Monroeville Females Under 20: 15%
Monroeville Males 20 to 40: 10%
Monroeville Females 20 to 40: 13%
Monroeville Males 40 to 60: 11%
Monroeville Females 40 to 60: 13%
Monroeville Males Over 60: 8%
Monroeville Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Monroeville
Monroeville Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Monroeville Median Household Income: $ 28,229
Monroeville Median Value of Homes: $ 74,100
Law Enforcement in Monroeville
Reported crimes in the Monroeville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 89
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,479
Burglary: 82
Larceny-theft: 294
Motor vehicle theft: 33
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,987
Monroeville Location Information
Elevation: 418 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Monroeville
Excel 7.0 Miles
Frisco City 7.9 Miles
Repton 9.6 Miles
Beatrice 15.9 Miles
Vredenburgh 20.8 Miles
Evergreen 22.7 Miles
Castleberry 23.9 Miles
Grove Hill 29.4 Miles
Fulton 29.8 Miles
Oak Hill 30.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Monroeville
(Population 100,000+)
Mobile 71.7 Miles
Montgomery 83.6 Miles
Birmingham 141.2 Miles
Columbus 151.5 Miles
Jackson 176.2 Miles
Tallahassee 195.6 Miles
New Orleans 196.4 Miles
Metairie 199.1 Miles
Huntsville 225.6 Miles
Atlanta 229.9 Miles
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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