




Sylacauga, Alabama
Sylacauga, AL Profile
Sylacauga, AL, population 12,616 , is located
in Alabama's Talladega county,
about 39.9 miles from Birmingham and 55.8 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Sylacauga has grown by about 1%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sylacauga area were higher than Alabama's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Alabama average.
Sylacauga Statistics
Sylacauga Gender Information
Males in Sylacauga: 5,657 (45%)
Females in Sylacauga: 6,959 (55%)
As % of Population in Sylacauga
Race Diversity in Sylacauga
White: 69%
African American: 29%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Sylacauga
Age Diversity in Sylacauga
Median Age in Sylacauga: 38.8 (Males in Sylacauga: 36.9, Females in Sylacauga: 40.4)
Sylacauga Males Under 20: 14%
Sylacauga Females Under 20: 14%
Sylacauga Males 20 to 40: 11%
Sylacauga Females 20 to 40: 13%
Sylacauga Males 40 to 60: 12%
Sylacauga Females 40 to 60: 13%
Sylacauga Males Over 60: 8%
Sylacauga Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Sylacauga
Sylacauga Household Average Size: 2.37 people
Sylacauga Median Household Income: $ 29,533
Sylacauga Median Value of Homes: $ 74,400
Law Enforcement in Sylacauga
Reported crimes in the Sylacauga area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 17
Aggravated assault: 31
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 394
Burglary: 135
Larceny-theft: 641
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,228
Sylacauga Location Information
Elevation: 580 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sylacauga
Mignon 0.9 Miles
Gantts Quarry 2.8 Miles
Oak Grove 3.1 Miles
Bon Air 7.9 Miles
Childersburg 9.4 Miles
Talladega Springs 11.7 Miles
Goodwater 13.7 Miles
Wilsonville 14.1 Miles
Harpersville 16.0 Miles
Vincent 17.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sylacauga
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 39.9 Miles
Montgomery 55.8 Miles
Columbus 88.5 Miles
Huntsville 109.4 Miles
Atlanta 114.7 Miles
Chattanooga 140.3 Miles
Athens 174.3 Miles
Mobile 201.1 Miles
Nashville 209.2 Miles
Tallahassee 221.8 Miles
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Facts
Prescription drugs that can cause dependency are subject to restrictions dictated by United States government regulations. All prescription drugs regulated under the Controlled Substances Act are assigned a schedule or class number that determines how they may be prescribed. Schedule I drugs are considered to have a high abuse potential, no accepted medical use, and no acceptable safety data. Schedule II drugs have a high abuse potential but have some appropriate medical uses. Schedule III drugs have less abuse potential; schedule IV and V drugs have the least abuse potential. Adolescent girls who consume even moderate amounts of alcohol may experience disrupted growth and puberty. Marijuana is linked to mental health problems. A February 2001 article in The British Journal of Psychiatry states that regular use of marijuana may make things worse for people who have mental health problems. Andrew Johns of the Institute of Psychiatry in London found that 15 percent of marijuana users exhibited psychotic symptoms or irrational feelings of persecution. Johns found that "an appreciable proportion of cannabis users report short-lived adverse effects, including psychotic states following heavy consumption, and regular users are at risk of dependence. People with major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia are especially vulnerable in that cannabis generally provokes relapse and aggravates existing symptoms." In spite of anecdotally based "medical" marijuana advocacy, the science against marijuana as "medicine" or as a recreational drug continues to mount. Hydromorphinol (14-Hydroxydihydromorphine) is an opiate analogue that is an derivative of morphine, where the 14-position has been hydroxylated and the 7,8- double bond saturated. It has similar effects to morphine such as sedation, analgesia and respiratory depression, but is more potent and has a steeper dose-response curve and longer half-life. It is used in medicine as the bitartrate salt (free base conversion ratio 0.643, molecular weight 471.5) and hydrochloride (free base conversion ratio 0.770, molecular weight 393.9) |
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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".
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.
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.
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