




Lavonia, Georgia
Lavonia, GA Profile
Lavonia, GA, population 1,827 , is located
in Georgia's Franklin county,
about 36.3 miles from Athens and 87.4 miles from Atlanta.
In the 90's the population of Lavonia has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lavonia has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lavonia area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Georgia average.
Lavonia Statistics
Lavonia Gender Information
Males in Lavonia: 813 (44%)
Females in Lavonia: 1,014 (56%)
As % of Population in Lavonia
Race Diversity in Lavonia
White: 69%
African American: 29%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lavonia
Age Diversity in Lavonia
Median Age in Lavonia: 38.5 (Males in Lavonia: 36.2, Females in Lavonia: 40.4)
Lavonia Males Under 20: 13%
Lavonia Females Under 20: 15%
Lavonia Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lavonia Females 20 to 40: 12%
Lavonia Males 40 to 60: 11%
Lavonia Females 40 to 60: 14%
Lavonia Males Over 60: 9%
Lavonia Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Lavonia
Lavonia Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Lavonia Median Household Income: $ 24,286
Lavonia Median Value of Homes: $ 71,400
Law Enforcement in Lavonia
Reported crimes in the Lavonia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 23
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,709
Burglary: 33
Larceny-theft: 128
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 9,028
Lavonia Location Information
Elevation: 853 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lavonia
Gumlog 3.9 Miles
Bowersville 4.6 Miles
Martin 5.7 Miles
Canon 6.2 Miles
Avalon 6.8 Miles
Carnesville 8.6 Miles
Royston 10.3 Miles
Reed Creek 10.4 Miles
Franklin Springs 10.7 Miles
Hartwell 11.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lavonia
(Population 100,000+)
Athens 36.3 Miles
Atlanta 87.4 Miles
Augusta 93.1 Miles
Knoxville 115.1 Miles
Columbia 122.3 Miles
Chattanooga 132.1 Miles
Charlotte 139.7 Miles
Columbus 174.5 Miles
Winston-Salem 198.4 Miles
Huntsville 199.2 Miles
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Facts
As psychological addiction progresses, heroin users find themselves less and less interested in friends and family members who do not share their obsession, and they begin to seek the company of those who do. The relationships between hard-core addicts cannot accurately be described as friendships, however, since they lack the trust and the empathy that characterizes friendship, and are instead more akin to impersonal alliances formed in pursuit of a shared, daily goal. Heroin can emotionally desensitize its addicts to the point where many addicts will commit crimes to obtain money necessary for the drug. For the desperate addict, offenses that would have seemed unconscionable before addiction occurred—crimes such as burglary, armed robbery, assault, in some cases even murder—no longer seem abhorrent. As the downward spiral of addiction continues, it becomes increasingly difficult for addicts to face themselves or their actions, and thus, to imagine themselves ever reentering mainstream society. Particularly grim evidence of the extent to which heroin addicts can be in denial of the consequences of their actions lies in the many addicted mothers who continue to use the drug during pregnancy. There are free-standing residential addiction treatment centers which specialize in treating alcoholism and dual addictions. Patients usually live in the treatment facility under the supervision of a team of addiction professionals. In the United States, approximately 8 percent of people aged 18 and older suffer from alcohol abuse and/or dependence. This abuse or dependence costs upwards of $1.7 billion in medical treatment, lost earnings, casualty damages and criminal/legal costs. Alcohol abuse has been a rising problem over the past three decades. With the continued exposure to alcohol, how does the human body respond or adapt? The body's increased tolerance to alcohol involves the following changes: Increase in level of liver's enzymes that are used to break down alcohol. Increase in activity of brain and nervous-system neurons. These bodily adaptations change a person's behavior. The levels of alcohol dehydrogenase and aldehyde dehydrogenase in the liver increase in response to long-term alcohol exposure. This means that the body becomes more efficient at eliminating the high levels of alcohol in the blood. However, it also means that the person must drink more alcohol to experience the same effects as before, which leads to more drinking and contributes to addiction. The normal chemical and electrical functions of nerve cells increase to compensate for the inhibitory effects of alcohol exposure. This increased nerve activity helps people to function normally with higher BAC; however, it also makes them irritable when they are not drinking. Furthermore, the increased nerve activity may make them crave alcohol. Most certainly, the increased nerve activity contributes to hallucinations and convulsions (e.g. delirium tremens) when alcohol is withdrawn, and makes it difficult to overcome alcohol abuse and dependence. In scientific studies examining the consequences of long-term methamphetamine exposure in animals, concern has arisen over its toxic effects on the brain. Researchers have reported that as much as 50 percent of the dopamine-producing cells in the brain can be damaged after prolonged exposure to relatively low levels of methamphetamine. |
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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