




Lithia Springs, Georgia
Lithia Springs, GA Profile
Lithia Springs, GA, population 2,072 , is located
in Georgia's Douglas county,
about 16.0 miles from Atlanta and 74.5 miles from Athens.
In the 90's the population of Lithia Springs has declined by about 82%.
Lithia Springs Statistics
Lithia Springs Gender Information
Males in Lithia Springs: 993 (48%)
Females in Lithia Springs: 1,079 (52%)
As % of Population in Lithia Springs
Race Diversity in Lithia Springs
White: 88%
African American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lithia Springs
Age Diversity in Lithia Springs
Median Age in Lithia Springs: 41.5 (Males in Lithia Springs: 40.0, Females in Lithia Springs: 42.6)
Lithia Springs Males Under 20: 11%
Lithia Springs Females Under 20: 12%
Lithia Springs Males 20 to 40: 13%
Lithia Springs Females 20 to 40: 12%
Lithia Springs Males 40 to 60: 14%
Lithia Springs Females 40 to 60: 15%
Lithia Springs Males Over 60: 10%
Lithia Springs Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Lithia Springs Median Household Income: $ 36,029
Lithia Springs Median Value of Homes: $ 78,700
Lithia Springs Location Information
Elevation: 1,043 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lithia Springs
Austell 2.0 Miles
Powder Springs 4.7 Miles
Mableton 4.8 Miles
Douglasville 5.8 Miles
Hiram 8.1 Miles
Smyrna 10.5 Miles
Fair Oaks 10.8 Miles
Vinings 12.3 Miles
Marietta 12.7 Miles
Dallas 13.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lithia Springs
(Population 100,000+)
Atlanta 16.0 Miles
Athens 74.5 Miles
Columbus 94.1 Miles
Chattanooga 94.2 Miles
Birmingham 124.8 Miles
Huntsville 127.7 Miles
Montgomery 137.0 Miles
Knoxville 155.6 Miles
Augusta 156.3 Miles
Nashville 203.5 Miles
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Facts
Alcoholics have little or no control over the quantity they drink or the duration or frequency of their drinking. They are preoccupied with drinking, deny their own addiction, and continue to drink even though they are aware of the dangers. Over time, some people become tolerant to the effects of drinking and require more alcohol to become intoxicated, creating the illusion that they can “hold their liquor.” They have blackouts after drinking and frequent hangovers that cause them to miss work and other normal activities. Alcoholics might drink alone and start early in the day. They periodically quit drinking or switch from hard liquor to beer or wine, but these periods rarely last. Severe alcoholics often have a history of accidents, marital and work instability, and alcohol-related health problems. Episodic violent and abusive incidents involving spouses and children and a history of unexplained or frequent accidents are often signs of drug or alcohol abuse. Studies have shown that when under the influence of alcohol, drivers are not able to respond to stimuli as quickly as when sober. In an ordinary state, a driver would be able to respond to a car breaking suddenly or a child running across the street with enough time to prevent serious damage. When a driver is drunk, it takes longer for his or her brain to process all of the data being received. Attention spans are shortened, vision may be blurred, ability to interpret information is diminished, and judgment may be skewed. All of these skills are prerequisites for driving a motor vehicle, and when they are impaired by alcohol, drivers should refrain from starting the engine. Although the subject of teen DXM abuse is grim, there is some good news. Recent surveys have shown that the number of teens abusing DXM seems to have stopped growing and leveled off. In a 2008 survey, the percentage of teens who said they saw cough medicine abuse as risky increased by over 6% in just one year. Some experts think that the message about DXM’s dangers is getting through. The issue of DXM abuse has also been getting some political attention. A bill currently before Congress would outlaw the sale of raw DXM to individuals. Of course, this wouldn’t have any impact on kids who are getting their DXM in drugstores. Some advocacy groups have proposed further restrictions to tackle that problem, like age limits on the sale of products with DXM. Meanwhile, some stores have decided on their own to impose age restrictions or to keep DXM products behind the counter to discourage abuse and shoplifting. According to the Federal Trafficking Penalties, a first-time offender convicted of possessing five grams of crack cocaine, will receive a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in prison without parole. Five grams of crack cocaine, which can fit into a tablespoon, can be broken into 50–200 "rocks" to be smoked. If that same first-time offender had been convicted of possessing powder cocaine—the offender would need 500 grams of powder to trigger the same mandatory sentence. In other words, the offender could possess 100 times as much powder cocaine as crack cocaine. Five hundred grams is over one pound and would fill a cereal bowl. It is the equivalent of 10,000 doses suitable for snorting or dissolving in water and injecting. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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