




Vincent, Alabama
Vincent, AL Profile
Vincent, AL, population 1,853 , is located
in Alabama's Shelby county,
about 24.4 miles from Birmingham and 70.7 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Vincent has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Vincent has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Vincent Statistics
Vincent Gender Information
Males in Vincent: 871 (47%)
Females in Vincent: 982 (53%)
As % of Population in Vincent
Race Diversity in Vincent
White: 81%
African American: 17%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Vincent
Age Diversity in Vincent
Median Age in Vincent: 36.8 (Males in Vincent: 35.7, Females in Vincent: 37.6)
Vincent Males Under 20: 14%
Vincent Females Under 20: 14%
Vincent Males 20 to 40: 13%
Vincent Females 20 to 40: 14%
Vincent Males 40 to 60: 13%
Vincent Females 40 to 60: 15%
Vincent Males Over 60: 8%
Vincent Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Vincent
Vincent Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Vincent Median Household Income: $ 35,045
Vincent Median Value of Homes: $ 65,400
Vincent Location Information
Elevation: 446 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vincent
Harpersville 3.2 Miles
Childersburg 8.1 Miles
Bon Air 9.5 Miles
Wilsonville 11.2 Miles
Chelsea 13.0 Miles
Leeds 13.7 Miles
Oak Grove 14.8 Miles
Moody 15.0 Miles
Pell City 15.7 Miles
Lake Purdy 15.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vincent
(Population 100,000+)
Birmingham 24.4 Miles
Montgomery 70.7 Miles
Huntsville 93.6 Miles
Columbus 104.5 Miles
Atlanta 119.3 Miles
Chattanooga 131.1 Miles
Athens 179.1 Miles
Nashville 193.5 Miles
Mobile 209.2 Miles
Clarksville 224.1 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol has shown some declines in availability among 8th graders, from 76% in 1992 to 62% in 2007. For 10th graders it is down modestly from the peak level of 90% in 1996 to 83% in 2007. Again, both grades showed their largest decline in 2002. Even after these modest declines, it is clear that alcohol remains accessible to the great majority of underage teens. 62% of female victims of alcohol-related violence reported experiencing some form of injury. Classical alcoholism takes about 15 years to develop, but it can happen much quicker in adolescents and young adults. Although cocaine use does not cause a physical addiction, there is an initial period of detoxification that should be supervised by addiction treatment specialists. A cocaine or crack addict will initially feel intense, overpowering cravings for cocaine, and as such the detoxification is best done at a facility that limits the addict's access to the drug. The initial period of withdrawal can also cause aggressiveness, anxiety, and severe depression, and is best supervised by addiction treatment professionals, familiar with the process of cocaine, or crack detoxification. |
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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