




Montezuma, Georgia
Montezuma, GA Profile
Montezuma, GA, population 3,999 , is located
in Georgia's Macon county,
about 57.1 miles from Columbus and 102.0 miles from Atlanta.
In the 90's the population of Montezuma has declined by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Montezuma has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Montezuma area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Georgia average.
Montezuma Statistics
Montezuma Gender Information
Males in Montezuma: 1,798 (45%)
Females in Montezuma: 2,201 (55%)
As % of Population in Montezuma
Race Diversity in Montezuma
White: 28%
African American: 70%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Montezuma
Age Diversity in Montezuma
Median Age in Montezuma: 35.5 (Males in Montezuma: 32.8, Females in Montezuma: 37.7)
Montezuma Males Under 20: 16%
Montezuma Females Under 20: 16%
Montezuma Males 20 to 40: 10%
Montezuma Females 20 to 40: 13%
Montezuma Males 40 to 60: 12%
Montezuma Females 40 to 60: 13%
Montezuma Males Over 60: 7%
Montezuma Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Montezuma
Montezuma Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Montezuma Median Household Income: $ 23,022
Montezuma Median Value of Homes: $ 51,500
Law Enforcement in Montezuma
Reported crimes in the Montezuma area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 38
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,107
Burglary: 43
Larceny-theft: 117
Motor vehicle theft: 16
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,331
Montezuma Location Information
Elevation: 310 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Montezuma
Oglethorpe 2.1 Miles
Dooling 7.8 Miles
Byromville 10.0 Miles
Andersonville 10.0 Miles
Ideal 10.4 Miles
Marshallville 11.6 Miles
Lilly 14.0 Miles
Ellaville 17.1 Miles
Unadilla 17.3 Miles
Pinehurst 17.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Montezuma
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 57.1 Miles
Atlanta 102.0 Miles
Athens 120.5 Miles
Tallahassee 130.0 Miles
Montgomery 132.9 Miles
Augusta 143.9 Miles
Savannah 172.0 Miles
Birmingham 181.7 Miles
Jacksonville 195.6 Miles
Chattanooga 203.4 Miles
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Facts
Just as quickly as crack cocaine became popular, it devastated a nation. People were becoming addicted fast, as turning to crime as a means of supporting the habit. With the tough government drug laws firmly in place, prisons began to fill up with crack addicts. Women turned to prostitution and, in what is now generally considered a mythical creation of the media, gave birth to the infamous "crack babies", newborns who entered the world with an addiction to the drug already in their system. Drug dealers continue to flood the streets with the highly profitable drug, as the mainstream media fretted about the future fabric of our entire country being destroyed by crack. Dealing with a loved one’s drug abuse can be emotionally draining and exhausting. But when the family is threatened with immediate violence, it’s time for immediate action. Drug abuse can lower inhibitions and increase the possibility of violence. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine can also trigger delusions, paranoia, and agitation, making the person especially dangerous to be around. Getting the drug may also become so important that activities like caring for a child fall by the wayside, increasing the chance of child neglect. If you are abusing drugs, even admitting that you may have a problem is a huge step. It takes tremendous strength and courage to admit that you are having trouble. Much as you may want to, don’t try to quit alone. Recovery is possible with the right medical help and social support. Without the right support, it is very easy to rationalize just one more hit or pill, and withdrawal symptoms can test the strongest resolve. The road to sobriety is rewarding but challenging. If you take the time to build a support network and learn your triggers for using, you will greatly reduce the risk of relapse. As in prior years, men continued to have a higher rate of current illicit drug use than women (7.7 percent vs. 5.0 percent) in 2000. However, the rates of nonmedical use of psychotherapeutic drugs (pain relievers, tranquilizers, stimulants, and sedatives) were similar for males (1.8 percent) and females (1.7 percent). Between 1999 and 2000, the rate of past month marijuana use among women aged 12 and older increased from 3.1 percent to 3.5 percent. This increase was primarily due to an increase in use among women aged 26 and older, from 1.4 percent in 1999 to 2.0 percent in 2000. Downers -- Valium, Quaaludes, Librium, Xanax -- also have appropriate medical uses, but are also abused by many users. "Barbs" cause slurred speech, disorientation and "drunken" behavior. They are physically and psychologically addictive. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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