




Ozark, Alabama
Ozark, AL Profile
Ozark, AL, population 15,119 , is located
in Alabama's Dale county,
about 73.8 miles from Montgomery and 79.2 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Ozark has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ozark has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ozark area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Ozark Statistics
Ozark Gender Information
Males in Ozark: 7,068 (47%)
Females in Ozark: 8,051 (53%)
As % of Population in Ozark
Race Diversity in Ozark
White: 68%
African American: 28%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Ozark
Age Diversity in Ozark
Median Age in Ozark: 38.7 (Males in Ozark: 36.8, Females in Ozark: 40.5)
Ozark Males Under 20: 14%
Ozark Females Under 20: 14%
Ozark Males 20 to 40: 11%
Ozark Females 20 to 40: 13%
Ozark Males 40 to 60: 13%
Ozark Females 40 to 60: 14%
Ozark Males Over 60: 8%
Ozark Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Ozark
Ozark Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Ozark Median Household Income: $ 29,330
Ozark Median Value of Homes: $ 68,600
Law Enforcement in Ozark
Reported crimes in the Ozark area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 7
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 57
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 466
Burglary: 101
Larceny-theft: 437
Motor vehicle theft: 49
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,907
Ozark Location Information
Elevation: 409 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ozark
Fort Rucker 7.5 Miles
Newton 8.8 Miles
Ariton 10.8 Miles
Daleville 11.2 Miles
Pinckard 11.4 Miles
Midland City 13.0 Miles
Level Plains 13.7 Miles
Napier Field 14.8 Miles
Grimes 15.6 Miles
Enterprise 16.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ozark
(Population 100,000+)
Montgomery 73.8 Miles
Columbus 79.2 Miles
Tallahassee 107.2 Miles
Mobile 151.8 Miles
Birmingham 157.9 Miles
Atlanta 174.4 Miles
Athens 217.4 Miles
Huntsville 232.8 Miles
Chattanooga 248.8 Miles
Jacksonville 249.0 Miles
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Facts
A person who has several alcoholic drinks a night may find that he or she has to drink increasing quantities to achieve the effects obtained from the original amount. An alcoholic can appear normal at blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) that would make a social drinker pass out. That person's body has developed tolerance to alcohol's effects. PCC, a common by-product of PCP's illicit manufacture (sometimes accounting for 10–25% of the mixture), causes abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and in sufficient doses, coma. PCC is an unstable compound, degrading to piperidine. Contaminated batches of PCP can sometimes be recognized by a strong fishy odor. When heated, as when it is smoked and inhaled, PCC liberates hydrogen cyanide, so cyanide poisoning in PCP smokers is also a strong possibility. Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. Men accounted for 72 percent of the excessive drinking deaths in 2001, and those 21 and younger made up 6 percent of the death toll. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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