




Covington, Georgia
Covington, GA Profile
Covington, GA, population 11,547 , is located
in Georgia's Newton county,
about 32.2 miles from Atlanta and 37.5 miles from Athens.
In the 90's the population of Covington has grown by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Covington has been growing at an annual rate of 4.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Covington area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Georgia average.
Covington Statistics
Covington Gender Information
Males in Covington: 5,420 (47%)
Females in Covington: 6,127 (53%)
As % of Population in Covington
Race Diversity in Covington
White: 52%
African American: 46%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Covington
Age Diversity in Covington
Median Age in Covington: 34.6 (Males in Covington: 31.7, Females in Covington: 37.3)
Covington Males Under 20: 16%
Covington Females Under 20: 14%
Covington Males 20 to 40: 13%
Covington Females 20 to 40: 14%
Covington Males 40 to 60: 11%
Covington Females 40 to 60: 13%
Covington Males Over 60: 7%
Covington Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Covington
Covington Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Covington Median Household Income: $ 31,997
Covington Median Value of Homes: $ 81,900
Law Enforcement in Covington
Reported crimes in the Covington area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 29
Aggravated assault: 29
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 465
Burglary: 208
Larceny-theft: 715
Motor vehicle theft: 72
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,839
Covington Location Information
Elevation: 747 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Covington
Oxford 1.6 Miles
Porterdale 2.4 Miles
Jersey 9.0 Miles
Mansfield 9.1 Miles
Social Circle 9.2 Miles
Walnut Grove 10.1 Miles
Conyers 10.3 Miles
Newborn 11.0 Miles
Lakeview Estates 12.5 Miles
Rutledge 14.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Covington
(Population 100,000+)
Atlanta 32.2 Miles
Athens 37.5 Miles
Columbus 102.2 Miles
Augusta 109.0 Miles
Chattanooga 130.0 Miles
Knoxville 163.5 Miles
Columbia 164.8 Miles
Montgomery 165.1 Miles
Birmingham 169.7 Miles
Huntsville 174.6 Miles
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Facts
In 1989-1990, a flood of Southeast Asian heroin lowered the wholesale price of China white in New York from $100,000 a kilogram to only $60,000, undercutting the cocaine market and creating a new clientele for the drug. Crack addicts seeking an easier withdrawal were reportedly using heroin in large quantities, as were those mixing the two drugs for a more prolonged euphoria. The heroin situation is growing on a daily basis, reported the DEA's heroin specialist in mid 1990. There's big profits, and the production of opium has doubled. About 10.1 million persons age 12 to 20 years reported current use of alcohol in 2001. This number represents 28.5 percent of this age group for whom alcohol is an illicit substance. Of this number, nearly 6.8 million, or 19.0 percent, were binge drinkers and 2.1 million, or 6.0 percent, were heavy drinkers. In 2001, more than 1 in 10 Americans, or 25.1 million persons, reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least once in the 12 months prior to the interview. The rate of driving under the influence of alcohol increased from 10.0 to 11.1 percent between 2000 and 2001. Among young adults age 18 to 25 years, 22.8 percent, drove under the influence of alcohol. Between 1992 and 1996, the proportion of 8th graders seeing marijuana as readily available rose sharply, from 42% to 55%, and increased even more among 10th graders (from 65% to 81%). Since 1996, perceived availability has shown declines in both grades. Among 12th graders, however, availability did not decrease until 1999, and it has declined very little since then (to 84% in 2007). If you believe that a family member or close friend is abusing prescription drugs, talk with your healthcare professional. An addiction professional can give you referrals to drug treatment programs for the family member or friend. Most importantly, talk to the person about your concerns so he or she knows that you are aware of the problem. Be prepared for a considerable amount of resistance and denial. Many people with addiction must experience serious consequences before they acknowledge their illness. Then, stand beside the person as he or she works to move beyond the addiction. |
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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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