




Redstone Arsenal, Alabama
Redstone Arsenal, AL Profile
Redstone Arsenal, AL, population 2,365 , is located
about 7.9 miles from Huntsville and 77 miles from Birmingham.
In the 90's the population of Redstone Arsenal has declined by about 52%.
Redstone Arsenal Statistics
Redstone Arsenal Gender Information
Males in Redstone Arsenal: 1,421 (60%)
Females in Redstone Arsenal: 944 (40%)
As % of Population in Redstone Arsenal
Race Diversity in Redstone Arsenal
White: 57%
African American: 32%
Asian: 2%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Redstone Arsenal
Age Diversity in Redstone Arsenal
Median Age in Redstone Arsenal: 23.9 (Males in Redstone Arsenal: 23.4, Females in Redstone Arsenal: 24.9)
Redstone Arsenal Males Under 20: 25%
Redstone Arsenal Females Under 20: 17%
Redstone Arsenal Males 20 to 40: 28%
Redstone Arsenal Females 20 to 40: 19%
Redstone Arsenal Males 40 to 60: 7%
Redstone Arsenal Females 40 to 60: 4%
Redstone Arsenal Males Over 60: 0%
Redstone Arsenal Females Over 60: 0%
Economics in Redstone Arsenal
Redstone Arsenal Household Average Size: 3.48 people
Redstone Arsenal Median Household Income: $ 35,435
Redstone Arsenal Median Value of Homes: $ 112,500
Redstone Arsenal Location Information
Land Area: 7.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Redstone Arsenal
Triana 5.5 Miles
Madison 7.3 Miles
Huntsville 7.9 Miles
Owens Cross Roads 11.4 Miles
Mooresville 12.9 Miles
Somerville 13.7 Miles
Priceville 15.6 Miles
Meridianville 16.0 Miles
New Hope 16.1 Miles
Gurley 16.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Redstone Arsenal
(Population 100,000+)
Huntsville 7.9 Miles
Birmingham 77.2 Miles
Chattanooga 81.5 Miles
Nashville 106.5 Miles
Clarksville 137.3 Miles
Atlanta 143.2 Miles
Montgomery 157.8 Miles
Columbus 178.1 Miles
Knoxville 179.6 Miles
Athens 192.7 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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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