



Boston, Georgia
Boston, GA Profile
Boston, GA, population 1,417 , is located
in Georgia's Thomas county,
about 38.1 miles from Tallahassee and 131.0 miles from Jacksonville.
In the 90's the population of Boston has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Boston has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Boston area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Georgia average.
Boston Statistics
Boston Gender Information
Males in Boston: 646 (46%)
Females in Boston: 771 (54%)
As % of Population in Boston
Race Diversity in Boston
White: 31%
African American: 68%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Boston
Age Diversity in Boston
Median Age in Boston: 35.1 (Males in Boston: 32.4, Females in Boston: 36.4)
Boston Males Under 20: 17%
Boston Females Under 20: 16%
Boston Males 20 to 40: 11%
Boston Females 20 to 40: 14%
Boston Males 40 to 60: 11%
Boston Females 40 to 60: 13%
Boston Males Over 60: 6%
Boston Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Boston
Boston Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Boston Median Household Income: $ 19,313
Boston Median Value of Homes: $ 42,200
Law Enforcement in Boston
Reported crimes in the Boston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 556
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 34
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,892
Boston Location Information
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Boston
Barwick 7.4 Miles
Thomasville 11.6 Miles
Pavo 12.0 Miles
Quitman 13.7 Miles
Coolidge 15.8 Miles
Monticello 17.7 Miles
Ochlocknee 20.1 Miles
Morven 20.1 Miles
Berlin 21.5 Miles
Greenville 24.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Boston
(Population 100,000+)
Tallahassee 38.1 Miles
Jacksonville 131.0 Miles
Columbus 135.3 Miles
Savannah 182.2 Miles
Montgomery 183.7 Miles
Clearwater 204.4 Miles
Atlanta 207.5 Miles
Tampa 212.5 Miles
Orlando 212.8 Miles
Augusta 213.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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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