




Acworth, Georgia
Acworth, GA Profile
Acworth, GA, population 13,422 , is located
in Georgia's Cobb county,
about 27.5 miles from Atlanta and 74.8 miles from Athens.
In the 90's the population of Acworth has grown by about 197%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Acworth has been growing at an annual rate of 9.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Acworth area were lower than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Georgia average.
Acworth Statistics
Acworth Gender Information
Males in Acworth: 6,553 (49%)
Females in Acworth: 6,869 (51%)
As % of Population in Acworth
Race Diversity in Acworth
White: 80%
African American: 13%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Acworth
Age Diversity in Acworth
Median Age in Acworth: 30.7 (Males in Acworth: 30.3, Females in Acworth: 31.2)
Acworth Males Under 20: 15%
Acworth Females Under 20: 14%
Acworth Males 20 to 40: 21%
Acworth Females 20 to 40: 20%
Acworth Males 40 to 60: 9%
Acworth Females 40 to 60: 11%
Acworth Males Over 60: 4%
Acworth Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Acworth
Acworth Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Acworth Median Household Income: $ 50,918
Acworth Median Value of Homes: $ 128,400
Law Enforcement in Acworth
Reported crimes in the Acworth area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 37
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 303
Burglary: 51
Larceny-theft: 425
Motor vehicle theft: 36
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,039
Acworth Location Information
Elevation: 913 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Acworth
Kennesaw 4.6 Miles
Emerson 6.2 Miles
Woodstock 9.4 Miles
Cartersville 9.8 Miles
Marietta 10.7 Miles
Holly Springs 12.5 Miles
Fair Oaks 12.8 Miles
Dallas 13.6 Miles
Hiram 14.0 Miles
Powder Springs 14.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Acworth
(Population 100,000+)
Atlanta 27.5 Miles
Athens 74.8 Miles
Chattanooga 76.8 Miles
Columbus 112.5 Miles
Huntsville 118.3 Miles
Birmingham 127.9 Miles
Knoxville 137.9 Miles
Montgomery 150.4 Miles
Augusta 160.7 Miles
Nashville 187.9 Miles
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Facts
The force of heroin's initial impact on the user, and the duration and intensity of the high, depends on the method of ingestion. If injected directly into the bloodstream, the euphoric "rush" hits the user in less than 10 seconds. Intramuscular or subcutaneous injection produces a much more gradual response as the drug takes longer (six to eight minutes) to filter into the bloodstream. Smoking heroin also produces less of an initial rush and a more gradual response to the dose, anywhere from 10 to 15 minutes. Ketamine is sold in either powdered or liquid form. In powdered form, its appearance is similar to that of cocaine and it can be insufflated, injected, or placed in beverages. It is also possible to smoke the drug in a joint or pipe. usually mixed with marijuana and tobacco. The smoke has a distinctive bitter taste but the effects of the high hit much faster than when insufflated, ingested or injected intramuscularly. Oral use usually requires more material, but results in a longer trip. However, when administered orally, ketamine is rapidly metabolised to norketamine, which possesses sedating effects; this route of administration is unlikely to produce a dissociative state characteristic of ketamine unless very high doses (500 mg+) are ingested. Intravenous self-injection of ketamine is very dangerous. Concerning the past 30 days, 50% of high school seniors report drinking, with 32% report being drunk at least once. GHB and Rohypnol present a serious overdose threat. Since they are depressants, both drugs can be fatal when mixed with alcohol (although an overdose of Rohypnol, on it's own, is not generally fatal). With GHB, another problem is the fact that it takes a while for the peak effects of the drug to take effect - people often take another dose thinking they haven't taken enough (and GHB can be fatal on it's own). GHB is also tricky because it is manufactured by individuals, and the strength can vary from batch to batch. Symptoms of overdose can include intense drowsiness, unconsciousness, or coma, muscle spasms, disorientation, vomiting, and slowed or stopped breathing (fatalities usualy occir from respiratory failure). |
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".
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.
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.
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.
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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