




Reed Creek, Georgia
Reed Creek, GA Profile
Reed Creek, GA, population 2,148 , is located
in Georgia's Hart county,
about 42.4 miles from Athens and 86.7 miles from Augusta.
In the 90's the population of Reed Creek has grown by about 16%.
Reed Creek Statistics
Reed Creek Gender Information
Males in Reed Creek: 1,081 (50%)
Females in Reed Creek: 1,067 (50%)
As % of Population in Reed Creek
Race Diversity in Reed Creek
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Reed Creek
Age Diversity in Reed Creek
Median Age in Reed Creek: 50.0 (Males in Reed Creek: 49.1, Females in Reed Creek: 51.0)
Reed Creek Males Under 20: 10%
Reed Creek Females Under 20: 9%
Reed Creek Males 20 to 40: 9%
Reed Creek Females 20 to 40: 9%
Reed Creek Males 40 to 60: 14%
Reed Creek Females 40 to 60: 14%
Reed Creek Males Over 60: 17%
Reed Creek Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Reed Creek
Reed Creek Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Reed Creek Median Household Income: $ 41,125
Reed Creek Median Value of Homes: $ 149,500
Reed Creek Location Information
Elevation: 820 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 23.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 11.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Reed Creek
Hartwell 6.4 Miles
Gumlog 10.3 Miles
Bowersville 10.3 Miles
Lavonia 10.4 Miles
Canon 12.6 Miles
Starr 13.9 Miles
Centerville 13.9 Miles
Homeland Park 14.6 Miles
Martin 15.1 Miles
Royston 15.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Reed Creek
(Population 100,000+)
Athens 42.4 Miles
Augusta 86.7 Miles
Atlanta 96.7 Miles
Columbia 112.4 Miles
Knoxville 118.9 Miles
Charlotte 129.9 Miles
Chattanooga 141.7 Miles
Columbus 181.7 Miles
Winston-Salem 189.7 Miles
Savannah 194.5 Miles
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Facts
Three-quarters of the world's annual yield of cocaine has been produced in Colombia, both from cocaine base imported from Peru (primarily the Huallaga Valley) and Bolivia, and from locally grown coca. Chronic inhalant abuse may result in serious and sometimes irreversible damage to the user's heart, liver, kidneys, lungs, and brain. Brain damage may result in personality changes, diminished cognitive functioning, memory impairment, and slurred speech. Parents of teens need to be especially vigilant about signs of inhalant abuse (huffing), since the abused substances are simple household items and not readily identifiable as drugs of abuse. These substances are also easily purchased and inexpensive, making them attractive to curious teens. In addition to signs of intoxication, parents should be warned of potential inhalant abuse by sores and scratches around the mouth area along with the presence of unusual odors. Improving physical and mental fitness represents an important first step in alcohol abuse prevention. Experts believe that individuals who live unhealthy lives increase their risk of becoming excessive drinkers. Fitness protects against developing destructive habits, which, over time, can lead to health problems. For example, a physically fit individual generally does not smoke and drinks only at a low risk level. Thus, poor physical health may prove compatible with excessive drinking because officers may not perceive drinking as worse than other aspects of an unhealthy lifestyle. In this sense, the appropriate target for alcohol prevention becomes the unhealthy lifestyle of the officer rather than the drinking behavior itself. Japan was the first nation to experience a major epidemic of methamphetamine use. Immediately following World War II, large quantities of meth-amphetamine, which had been produced to keep combat troops alert, were released for sale to the Japanese public. Within a short time there was widespread use and abuse of the drug, much of itintravenously. At the peak of the epidemic, more than a million users were involved. Despite the experience of the Japanese, the belief persisted in the United States that amphetamines did not lead to serious compulsive use, and these drugs were not subject to any special regulatory controls like the ones governing the availability of the opioid drugs until 1964. |
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 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".
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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