




Selma, Alabama
Selma, AL Profile
Selma, AL, population 20,512 , is located
in Alabama's Dallas county,
about 42.2 miles from Montgomery and 78.0 miles from Birmingham.
In the 90's the population of Selma has declined by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Selma has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Selma area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Alabama average.
Selma Statistics
Selma Gender Information
Males in Selma: 8,999 (44%)
Females in Selma: 11,513 (56%)
As % of Population in Selma
Race Diversity in Selma
White: 29%
African American: 70%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Selma
Age Diversity in Selma
Median Age in Selma: 36.2 (Males in Selma: 33.1, Females in Selma: 38.5)
Selma Males Under 20: 15%
Selma Females Under 20: 16%
Selma Males 20 to 40: 11%
Selma Females 20 to 40: 14%
Selma Males 40 to 60: 11%
Selma Females 40 to 60: 13%
Selma Males Over 60: 7%
Selma Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Selma
Selma Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Selma Median Household Income: $ 21,261
Selma Median Value of Homes: $ 61,800
Law Enforcement in Selma
Reported crimes in the Selma area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 7
Forcible rape: 34
Robbery: 104
Aggravated assault: 273
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 2,084
Burglary: 661
Larceny-theft: 1,421
Motor vehicle theft: 219
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 11,474
Selma Location Information
Elevation: 139 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Selma
Selmont-West Selmont 1.7 Miles
Benton 13.8 Miles
Orrville 14.9 Miles
White Hall 18.9 Miles
Autaugaville 21.5 Miles
Marion 23.3 Miles
Billingsley 24.8 Miles
Lowndesboro 25.6 Miles
Mosses 26.0 Miles
Maplesville 27.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Selma
(Population 100,000+)
Montgomery 42.2 Miles
Birmingham 78.0 Miles
Columbus 118.8 Miles
Mobile 132.9 Miles
Huntsville 162.6 Miles
Atlanta 178.6 Miles
Jackson 185.0 Miles
Chattanooga 207.3 Miles
Tallahassee 211.4 Miles
Athens 236.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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".
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.
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