




Jacksonville, Arkansas
Jacksonville, AR Profile
Jacksonville, AR, population 29,916 , is located
in Arkansas's Pulaski county,
about 13.1 miles from Little Rock and 118.4 miles from Memphis.
In the 90's the population of Jacksonville has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jacksonville has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jacksonville area were higher than Arkansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Arkansas average.
Jacksonville Statistics
Jacksonville Gender Information
Males in Jacksonville: 14,991 (50%)
Females in Jacksonville: 14,925 (50%)
As % of Population in Jacksonville
Race Diversity in Jacksonville
White: 69%
African American: 25%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Jacksonville
Age Diversity in Jacksonville
Median Age in Jacksonville: 29.5 (Males in Jacksonville: 28.6, Females in Jacksonville: 30.5)
Jacksonville Males Under 20: 17%
Jacksonville Females Under 20: 16%
Jacksonville Males 20 to 40: 19%
Jacksonville Females 20 to 40: 17%
Jacksonville Males 40 to 60: 10%
Jacksonville Females 40 to 60: 11%
Jacksonville Males Over 60: 4%
Jacksonville Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Jacksonville
Jacksonville Household Average Size: 2.64 people
Jacksonville Median Household Income: $ 35,460
Jacksonville Median Value of Homes: $ 70,100
Law Enforcement in Jacksonville
Reported crimes in the Jacksonville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 16
Robbery: 23
Aggravated assault: 141
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 589
Burglary: 439
Larceny-theft: 1,179
Motor vehicle theft: 65
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,508
Jacksonville Location Information
Elevation: 275 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 19.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jacksonville
Gravel Ridge 4.6 Miles
McAlmont 5.7 Miles
Gibson 7.2 Miles
Sherwood 7.4 Miles
Cabot 9.2 Miles
North Little Rock 11.1 Miles
Austin 11.6 Miles
Scott 11.8 Miles
College Station 12.6 Miles
Little Rock 13.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jacksonville
(Population 100,000+)
Little Rock 13.1 Miles
Memphis 118.4 Miles
Springfield 175.5 Miles
Shreveport 187.4 Miles
Jackson 209.4 Miles
Tulsa 236.0 Miles
St Louis 280.9 Miles
Clarksville 290.6 Miles
Plano 292.6 Miles
Garland 293.0 Miles
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Facts
Because heroin is an illegal drug and can be handled and cut (mixed with other ingredients) by various suppliers before it reaches street-level users, those who use the drug never know how potent or pure the heroin they are using is until they use it. Long-term use of Rohypnol can produce physical dependence. The level of dependence is even greater than that of drugs such as heroin and morphine. When individuals stop taking Rohypnol suddenly after regular use, they can experience a range of complications. Mild problems include restlessness and anxiety. More severe complications include tremor (shaking), hallucinations, and convulsions similar to severe alcohol withdrawal. These complications can be avoided if the withdrawal takes place under medical supervision. Most abused drugs are not only mentally addictive but physically addictive as well. Tolerance is built up to the drug. More and more of the drug is needed to achieve the desired effect. As the body physically adjusts to the drug, trying to cut down or stop is unpleasant or even painful. These withdrawal symptoms, depending on the drug, can include shakes, chills, severe aches and pains, difficulty sleeping, agitation, depression, and even hallucinations or psychosis. Avoiding withdrawal adds to the urgency of keeping up drug abuse and increases drug dependence. In 2004, 6.0 million persons were current users of psychotherapeutic drugs taken nonmedically (2.5%). These include 4.4 million who used pain relievers, 1.6 million who used tranquilizers, 1.2 million who used stimulants, and 0.3 million who used sedatives. These estimates are all similar to the corresponding estimates for 2003. |
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.
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.
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".
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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