




Laurel, Delaware
Laurel, DE Profile
Laurel, DE, population 3,668 , is located
in Delaware's Sussex county,
about 75.6 miles from Baltimore and 81.5 miles from Alexandria.
In the 90's the population of Laurel has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Laurel has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Laurel area were higher than Delaware's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Delaware average.
Laurel Statistics
Laurel Gender Information
Males in Laurel: 1,665 (45%)
Females in Laurel: 2,003 (55%)
As % of Population in Laurel
Race Diversity in Laurel
White: 56%
African American: 39%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Laurel
Age Diversity in Laurel
Median Age in Laurel: 29.7 (Males in Laurel: 27.4, Females in Laurel: 32.4)
Laurel Males Under 20: 19%
Laurel Females Under 20: 18%
Laurel Males 20 to 40: 12%
Laurel Females 20 to 40: 15%
Laurel Males 40 to 60: 10%
Laurel Females 40 to 60: 11%
Laurel Males Over 60: 5%
Laurel Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Laurel
Laurel Household Average Size: 2.64 people
Laurel Median Household Income: $ 28,321
Laurel Median Value of Homes: $ 79,000
Law Enforcement in Laurel
Reported crimes in the Laurel area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 54
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,621
Burglary: 39
Larceny-theft: 171
Motor vehicle theft: 16
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,004
Laurel Location Information
Elevation: 29 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Laurel
Bethel 2.8 Miles
Blades 5.9 Miles
Seaford 6.2 Miles
Delmar 6.9 Miles
Delmar 7.0 Miles
Galestown 7.8 Miles
Sharptown 8.1 Miles
Hebron 11.3 Miles
Eldorado 11.9 Miles
Mardela Springs 12.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Laurel
(Population 100,000+)
Baltimore 75.6 Miles
Alexandria 81.5 Miles
Washington 82.4 Miles
Arlington 84.8 Miles
Philadelphia 99.0 Miles
Hampton 113.8 Miles
Newport News 118.8 Miles
Virginia Beach 119.9 Miles
Richmond 124.1 Miles
Norfolk 124.5 Miles
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Facts
Addiction is a word used to describe those in our modern society who we as a whole shun from our front doors. It used to mean a person that couldn't stop using drugs, or couldn't stop drinking. Then it became the term to use for people who couldn't stop doing anything, such as sex, gambling, working, surfing the internet, and so much more. In our society it has become a word synonymous with "problem" and as such the people suffering from it are considered just that, society's problem. Now, scientists are finding that addiction is nothing like what we once thought it was, the downfall of any good person. The brain operates on a reward system. When the body gets something it likes, the brain rewards us with the appropriate feeling to get us to re-introduce that original stimuli. All animals are made the same in this, so that when a rat eats a piece of cheese he knows its good and will go back to it, or when a person goes from a cold area to a warm spot he will be more tempted to stay in the better climate. Animals are different from humans however, in that different stimuli will affect the brain differently. Tests have shown that while rats can be made dependent on alchohol, they still wont drink it unless another positive reinforcement is added. Even with the pain of alchohol withdrawal they will shun away from the very chemicals that will keep their body from a pain they normally wouldn't be accustomed to. Various historical allusions to medicinal plants suggest that Cannabis was known and used for several thousand years. The earliest references to the plant are in ancient Chinese and Indian writings. From India, the use of Cannabis spread to Persia, Assyria, and the rest of the Near East. The Arabs adopted and spread it through North Africa as they conquered those lands for Islam from the seventh to the fifteenth centuries. Islam forbids the use of ALCOHOL, but not explicitly Cannabis (since it was adopted after the laws established by the Prophet Muhammad, who lived from about 570 to about 632 A.D.). In Arabic, it is called HASHISH, meaning grass. After the Arabs crossed the Strait of Gibraltar into the Iberian peninsula in 711, they ruled there until 1492. Portugal and Spain did not generally adopt its use. The Spanish conquistadors, however, introduced Cannabis into the New World, where it was readily adopted by African slaves, who were already familiar with it because of Arab trade and the spread of Islam into their continent. People who do become addicted to oxycodone or other opiates face many personal and social obstacles, including difficulty obtaining or maintaining a steady job. As a result, addicts who do not get the help they need to stop using prescription drugs may end up having to rely on public assistance. Since the early 1990s the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B and C viruses, and tuberculosis among people who inject opiate drugs has increased dramatically. The annual number of opiate-related emergency room visits has increased dramatically and the number of people who die each year as a result of abusing opiates has nearly doubled in recent years, further underscoring the human, economic, and societal costs of opiate addiction. A note on alcohol and pregnancy. If you are pregnant or are trying to become pregnant, all alcohol and/or drug abuse must be avoided in order to prevent any abnormalities or birth defects in your newborn child. |
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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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