




Chattahoochee, Florida
Chattahoochee, FL Profile
Chattahoochee, FL, population 3,287 , is located
in Florida's Gadsden county,
about 38.2 miles from Tallahassee and 121.7 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Chattahoochee has declined by about 25%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Chattahoochee has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Chattahoochee area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Chattahoochee Statistics
Chattahoochee Gender Information
Males in Chattahoochee: 1,767 (54%)
Females in Chattahoochee: 1,520 (46%)
As % of Population in Chattahoochee
Race Diversity in Chattahoochee
White: 51%
African American: 47%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Chattahoochee
Age Diversity in Chattahoochee
Median Age in Chattahoochee: 41.2 (Males in Chattahoochee: 41.0, Females in Chattahoochee: 41.6)
Chattahoochee Males Under 20: 10%
Chattahoochee Females Under 20: 10%
Chattahoochee Males 20 to 40: 16%
Chattahoochee Females 20 to 40: 12%
Chattahoochee Males 40 to 60: 18%
Chattahoochee Females 40 to 60: 12%
Chattahoochee Males Over 60: 10%
Chattahoochee Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Chattahoochee
Chattahoochee Household Average Size: 2.25 people
Chattahoochee Median Household Income: $ 28,250
Chattahoochee Median Value of Homes: $ 47,300
Law Enforcement in Chattahoochee
Reported crimes in the Chattahoochee area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 355
Burglary: 35
Larceny-theft: 49
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,662
Chattahoochee Location Information
Elevation: 151 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Chattahoochee
Sneads 4.8 Miles
Grand Ridge 10.6 Miles
Greensboro 11.1 Miles
Gretna 12.5 Miles
Quincy 17.5 Miles
Altha 19.3 Miles
Brinson 19.8 Miles
Bristol 20.5 Miles
Bainbridge 21.0 Miles
Iron City 21.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Chattahoochee
(Population 100,000+)
Tallahassee 38.2 Miles
Columbus 121.7 Miles
Montgomery 143.5 Miles
Mobile 190.3 Miles
Jacksonville 191.7 Miles
Atlanta 212.2 Miles
Clearwater 226.0 Miles
Birmingham 226.0 Miles
Tampa 238.9 Miles
Savannah 240.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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 Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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