



Port Wentworth, Georgia
Port Wentworth, GA Profile
Port Wentworth, GA, population 3,276 , is located
in Georgia's Chatham county,
about 5.9 miles from Savannah and 102.9 miles from Augusta.
In the 90's the population of Port Wentworth has declined by about 18%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Port Wentworth has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Port Wentworth Statistics
Port Wentworth Gender Information
Males in Port Wentworth: 1,599 (49%)
Females in Port Wentworth: 1,677 (51%)
As % of Population in Port Wentworth
Race Diversity in Port Wentworth
White: 83%
African American: 14%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Port Wentworth
Age Diversity in Port Wentworth
Median Age in Port Wentworth: 39.5 (Males in Port Wentworth: 37.9, Females in Port Wentworth: 41.2)
Port Wentworth Males Under 20: 12%
Port Wentworth Females Under 20: 12%
Port Wentworth Males 20 to 40: 14%
Port Wentworth Females 20 to 40: 12%
Port Wentworth Males 40 to 60: 13%
Port Wentworth Females 40 to 60: 13%
Port Wentworth Males Over 60: 9%
Port Wentworth Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Port Wentworth
Port Wentworth Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Port Wentworth Median Household Income: $ 42,241
Port Wentworth Median Value of Homes: $ 66,100
Port Wentworth Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Port Wentworth
Garden City 2.5 Miles
Pooler 5.4 Miles
Savannah 5.9 Miles
Bloomingdale 8.0 Miles
Thunderbolt 10.4 Miles
Hardeeville 10.7 Miles
Rincon 11.0 Miles
Whitemarsh Island 12.0 Miles
Georgetown (Chatham County) 12.1 Miles
Vernonburg 12.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Port Wentworth
(Population 100,000+)
Savannah 5.9 Miles
Augusta 102.9 Miles
Columbia 128.3 Miles
Jacksonville 129.0 Miles
Athens 179.4 Miles
Charlotte 213.7 Miles
Atlanta 217.4 Miles
Tallahassee 219.0 Miles
Columbus 224.6 Miles
Fayetteville 240.1 Miles
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Facts
The Effects of Barbiturates on the Body: Barbiturates work by affecting a neurotransmitter (brain chemical) that normally acts as a brake on the electrical activity of the brain. Barbiturates enhance, or increase, the braking effects of this chemical, causing sedation. The area in the brain called the reticular activating system is responsible for keeping people awake. It is the first area to be affected by the barbiturates. This is why an individual becomes tired and falls asleep after taking a barbiturate. The various barbiturates differ mainly in how quickly they take effect and how long they keep acting. They can range from ultrashort-acting (taking effect within seconds and lasting a few minutes) to long-acting (taking effect in an hour and lasting six to twelve hours). The effects of barbiturates range from mild sedation (decreased responsiveness), to hypnosis (sleep), to anesthesia (loss of sensation). A small dose will produce sedation and relieve anxiety and tension; a somewhat larger dose taken in a quiet setting will usually produce sleep; and an even larger dose will produce unconsciousness. How barbiturates affect an individual depends on the user's previous drug experience and the circumstances in which the drug is taken. For example, a dose taken at bedtime may produce sleep, whereas the same dose taken during the daytime may produce a feeling of euphoria and interfere with normal motor skills. This is similar in many ways to the effects of alcohol. Ccertain sleeping pills or painkillers - are physically addictive. They have a specific effect on the body which leads to tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Others may lead to a psychological addiction if people have a craving for the effect that the drug causes. There has been some speculation that some people may be more prone to drug abuse and addiction than others. Research is being carried out into whether there may even be genes that predispose certain people to addiction. Social circumstances are important in drug abuse. Peer pressure, emotional distress and low self-esteem can all lead individuals to abuse drugs. Ease of access to drugs is another influence. People abuse drugs for a reason. Understanding what the person's motivation is helps to explain why that person is abusing drugs. Patients taking benzodiazepines may show responses that are paradoxical—the effects produced are the opposite of those intended. Their anxiety symptoms may worsen rather than lessen, and they have more trouble sleeping. A more disturbing side effect is a feeling of hostility or even aggression. A person's emotional responses might become extreme, such as uncontrollable weeping or giggling. Although these paradoxical effects may not last long, the best course of action is to stop taking the drug. Marijuana hinders the user's short-term memory (memory for recent events), and he or she may have trouble handling complex tasks. With the use of more potent varieties of marijuana, even simple tasks can be difficult. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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