




Folkston, Georgia
Folkston, GA Profile
Folkston, GA, population 2,178 , is located
in Georgia's Charlton county,
about 40.4 miles from Jacksonville and 102.0 miles from Savannah.
In the 90's the population of Folkston has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Folkston has been growing at an annual rate of 15.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Folkston area were lower than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Georgia average.
Folkston Statistics
Folkston Gender Information
Males in Folkston: 981 (45%)
Females in Folkston: 1,197 (55%)
As % of Population in Folkston
Race Diversity in Folkston
White: 46%
African American: 52%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Folkston
Age Diversity in Folkston
Median Age in Folkston: 35.7 (Males in Folkston: 34.7, Females in Folkston: 36.8)
Folkston Males Under 20: 15%
Folkston Females Under 20: 17%
Folkston Males 20 to 40: 11%
Folkston Females 20 to 40: 13%
Folkston Males 40 to 60: 12%
Folkston Females 40 to 60: 13%
Folkston Males Over 60: 7%
Folkston Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Folkston
Folkston Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Folkston Median Household Income: $ 21,840
Folkston Median Value of Homes: $ 44,200
Law Enforcement in Folkston
Reported crimes in the Folkston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 303
Burglary: 26
Larceny-theft: 57
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,756
Folkston Location Information
Elevation: 81 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Folkston
Homeland 1.9 Miles
Hilliard 11.1 Miles
Kingsland 19.1 Miles
Woodbine 19.4 Miles
Callahan 21.4 Miles
Hoboken 25.4 Miles
Nassau Village-Ratliff 25.5 Miles
Nahunta 25.9 Miles
Yulee 27.6 Miles
St Marys 28.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Folkston
(Population 100,000+)
Jacksonville 40.4 Miles
Savannah 102.0 Miles
Tallahassee 137.8 Miles
Orlando 163.0 Miles
Augusta 182.7 Miles
Tampa 201.2 Miles
Clearwater 203.8 Miles
Columbus 208.5 Miles
St Petersburg 215.4 Miles
Columbia 226.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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 Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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".
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.
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