




Chattanooga Valley, Georgia
Chattanooga Valley, GA Profile
Chattanooga Valley, GA, population 4,065 , is located
in Georgia's Walker county,
about 8.2 miles from Chattanooga and 71.3 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Chattanooga Valley has declined by about 1%.
Chattanooga Valley Statistics
Chattanooga Valley Gender Information
Males in Chattanooga Valley: 1,980 (49%)
Females in Chattanooga Valley: 2,085 (51%)
As % of Population in Chattanooga Valley
Race Diversity in Chattanooga Valley
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Chattanooga Valley
Age Diversity in Chattanooga Valley
Median Age in Chattanooga Valley: 38.3 (Males in Chattanooga Valley: 35.9, Females in Chattanooga Valley: 40.4)
Chattanooga Valley Males Under 20: 14%
Chattanooga Valley Females Under 20: 12%
Chattanooga Valley Males 20 to 40: 14%
Chattanooga Valley Females 20 to 40: 13%
Chattanooga Valley Males 40 to 60: 13%
Chattanooga Valley Females 40 to 60: 14%
Chattanooga Valley Males Over 60: 9%
Chattanooga Valley Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Chattanooga Valley
Chattanooga Valley Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Chattanooga Valley Median Household Income: $ 34,950
Chattanooga Valley Median Value of Homes: $ 79,700
Chattanooga Valley Location Information
Elevation: 740 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Chattanooga Valley
Lookout Mountain 3.1 Miles
Fairview 4.1 Miles
Lookout Mountain 4.3 Miles
Rossville 5.3 Miles
Chickamauga 5.6 Miles
Ft Oglethorpe 5.7 Miles
Lakeview 6.4 Miles
East Ridge 8.1 Miles
Chattanooga 8.2 Miles
Ridgeside 9.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Chattanooga Valley
(Population 100,000+)
Chattanooga 8.2 Miles
Huntsville 71.3 Miles
Atlanta 98.8 Miles
Knoxville 107.7 Miles
Nashville 117.2 Miles
Birmingham 128.0 Miles
Athens 131.3 Miles
Clarksville 157.7 Miles
Columbus 172.3 Miles
Montgomery 185.6 Miles
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Facts
Psychological dependency is a dependency of the mind, and leads to psychological withdrawal symptoms (such as cravings, irritability, insomnia, depression, anorexia etc). Addiction can in theory be derived from any rewarding behavior, and is believed to be strongly associated with the dopaminergic system of the brain's reward system (as in the case of cocaine and amphetamines). Some claim that it is a habitual means to avoid undesired activity, but typically it is only so to a clinical level in individuals who have emotional, social, or psychological dysfunctions (psychological addiction is defined as such), replacing normal positive stimuli not otherwise attained. It is considered possible to be both psychologically and physically dependent at the same time. Some doctors make little distinction between the two types of addiction, since the result, substance abuse, is the same. However, the cause and characteristics of each of the two types of addiction is quite different, as is the type of treatment preferred. Psychological dependence does not have to be limited only to substances; even activities and behavioral patterns can be considered addictions, if they become uncontrollable, e.g. gambling, Internet addiction, computer addiction, sexual addiction / pornography addiction, eating, self-harm, vandalism or work addiction. High school seniors who could not legally drink until age 21 drank less before age 21 and between ages 21 - 25 than did seniors in states with lower drinking ages. In 2004, 1,500,000 teenage girls started using alcohol Once a methamphetamine lab has been taken down, there remains the further job of rehabilitating the site so that it is safe for future use. This involves cleaning up chemicals that may have contaminated the building or surrounding area. As with other chemical processes, the manufacturing of drugs results in the production of by-products and contaminants. The consequences of clandestine laboratory activity exist long after the laboratory has been dismantled, and there is evidence that by-products may cause significant environmental damage. Depending on the production method, every kilogram of manufactured methamphetamine produces 6 to 10 kilograms of hazardous toxic waste. In licit processes, chemical by-products are disposed of according to regulatory and waste-management guidelines. In illicit drug manufacturing, unwanted by-products, most notably sodium hydroxide, are often dumped into the environment, down sinks and drains, into rivers and streams and onto surrounding land. Furthermore, residual chemicals coat surfaces and can seep into the walls, floor and furniture of a property, so it remains contaminated for months or years after the initial manufacturing process. |
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.
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.
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 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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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