




Opp, Alabama
Opp, AL Profile
Opp, AL, population 6,607 , is located
in Alabama's Covington county,
about 75.0 miles from Montgomery and 110.4 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Opp has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Opp has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Opp area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Opp Statistics
Opp Gender Information
Males in Opp: 2,932 (44%)
Females in Opp: 3,675 (56%)
As % of Population in Opp
Race Diversity in Opp
White: 83%
African American: 16%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Opp
Age Diversity in Opp
Median Age in Opp: 40.9 (Males in Opp: 38.9, Females in Opp: 42.7)
Opp Males Under 20: 12%
Opp Females Under 20: 14%
Opp Males 20 to 40: 11%
Opp Females 20 to 40: 12%
Opp Males 40 to 60: 12%
Opp Females 40 to 60: 14%
Opp Males Over 60: 10%
Opp Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Opp
Opp Household Average Size: 2.33 people
Opp Median Household Income: $ 26,702
Opp Median Value of Homes: $ 53,300
Law Enforcement in Opp
Reported crimes in the Opp area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 29
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 558
Burglary: 61
Larceny-theft: 195
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,060
Opp Location Information
Elevation: 335 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Opp
Babbie 4.1 Miles
Horn Hill 4.4 Miles
Onycha 5.0 Miles
Kinston 6.8 Miles
Sanford 8.0 Miles
Libertyville 12.5 Miles
Andalusia 13.6 Miles
Heath 13.8 Miles
Elba 14.4 Miles
Dozier 15.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Opp
(Population 100,000+)
Montgomery 75.0 Miles
Columbus 110.4 Miles
Mobile 113.5 Miles
Tallahassee 131.0 Miles
Birmingham 158.1 Miles
Atlanta 202.4 Miles
Huntsville 239.2 Miles
Jackson 241.4 Miles
New Orleans 245.2 Miles
Metairie 248.7 Miles
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Facts
When opium was prohibited in the U.S.A. it was legal in Mexico. Social agents who commercialised it were criminals on one side of the border and legitimate traders on the other. The circle was completed when Mexico adopted similar laws. A new social category was born: the drug trafficker. Alcohol prohibition in the U.S.A. (1920-1933) and the greater demand for alcohol compared to opiates, marijuana and cocaine, made alcohol smuggling much more profitable. Bootleggers were, by far, a larger, wealthier and more powerful group. In Chicago, Al Capone, a cocaine user himself, and his group of outlaws became the prototype of the gangster, the entrepreneur of the underworld. He made investments in legal business and financial contributions to political campaigns. He bought policemen and politicians. He became a legend. In Mexico, known and famous drug traffickers in the thirties such as Enrique Fernández, from Ciudad Juárez, were soon compared to Capone by the press. Interim governor (1929-1930) from Chihuahua, Luis León (Secretary of Agriculture under Calles government, and of Industry and Commerce under Ortíz Rubio) helped him get out of the Islas Marías prison. Some said Fernández had made pacts with politicians. Shootings among traffickers were Chicago style. The discourse on drug trafficking resembled that used during the alcohol prohibition. Someone who smokes marijuana regularly can have many of the same respiratory problems as cigarette smokers. Persistent coughing, symptoms of bronchitis and more frequent chest colds are possible symptoms. There are over 400 chemicals that have been found in marijuana smoke. Benzyprene, a known human carcinogen, is present in marijuana smoke. Regardless of the THC content, the amount of tar inhaled by marijuana smokers and the level of carbon monoxide are 3 to 5 times higher than in cigarette smoke. This is most likely due to inhaling marijuana more deeply, holding the smoke in the lungs and because marijuana smoke is unfiltered. Among the withdrawal symptoms associated with Cocaine use are anxiety, paranoia, sleeplessness, weight loss, convulsions and depression (including suicidal thoughts). Research has shown that the key risk periods for drug abuse are during major transitions in children’s lives. The first big transition for children is when they leave the security of the family and enter school. Later, when they advance from elementary school to middle school, they often experience new academic and social situations, such as learning to get along with a wider group of peers. It is at this stage—early adolescence—that children are likely to encounter drugs for the first time. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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