




Sandersville, Georgia
Sandersville, GA Profile
Sandersville, GA, population 6,144 , is located
in Georgia's Washington county,
about 59.0 miles from Augusta and 75.2 miles from Athens.
In the 90's the population of Sandersville has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sandersville has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sandersville area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Georgia average.
Sandersville Statistics
Sandersville Gender Information
Males in Sandersville: 2,724 (44%)
Females in Sandersville: 3,420 (56%)
As % of Population in Sandersville
Race Diversity in Sandersville
White: 40%
African American: 59%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Sandersville
Age Diversity in Sandersville
Median Age in Sandersville: 36.9 (Males in Sandersville: 33.5, Females in Sandersville: 39.6)
Sandersville Males Under 20: 15%
Sandersville Females Under 20: 15%
Sandersville Males 20 to 40: 11%
Sandersville Females 20 to 40: 13%
Sandersville Males 40 to 60: 11%
Sandersville Females 40 to 60: 14%
Sandersville Males Over 60: 7%
Sandersville Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Sandersville
Sandersville Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Sandersville Median Household Income: $ 27,201
Sandersville Median Value of Homes: $ 63,900
Law Enforcement in Sandersville
Reported crimes in the Sandersville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 13
Aggravated assault: 39
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 923
Burglary: 61
Larceny-theft: 276
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,750
Sandersville Location Information
Elevation: 446 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sandersville
Tennille 3.2 Miles
Deepstep 9.6 Miles
Riddleville 9.8 Miles
Davisboro 11.7 Miles
Harrison 11.8 Miles
Oconee 11.9 Miles
Edge Hill 16.0 Miles
Mitchell 17.6 Miles
Wrightsville 18.2 Miles
Toomsboro 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sandersville
(Population 100,000+)
Augusta 59.0 Miles
Athens 75.2 Miles
Atlanta 105.5 Miles
Savannah 117.5 Miles
Columbia 124.3 Miles
Columbus 131.7 Miles
Charlotte 191.9 Miles
Jacksonville 195.4 Miles
Tallahassee 196.0 Miles
Chattanooga 202.3 Miles
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Facts
Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disease, characterized by compulsive drug seeking and use, and by neurochemical and molecular changes in the brain. Heroin also produces profound degrees of tolerance and physical dependence, which are also powerful motivating factors for compulsive use and abuse. As with abusers of any addictive drug, heroin abusers gradually spend more and more time and energy obtaining and using the drug. Once they are addicted, the heroin abusers' primary purpose in life becomes seeking and using drugs. The drugs literally change their brains and their behavior. Current strategies to prevent alcohol problems among military personnel are similar to strategies being used with other populations of drinkers, including instituting and enforcing policies that regulate alcohol availability and pricing, deglamorizing alcohol use, and promoting personal responsibility and overall good health. The normal difficulties associated with counter-drug operations and crop eradication efforts are compounded by the presence of various armed groups in the area, including the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC), the United Self Defense Forces of Colombia (AUC) and, to a lesser extent, the National Liberation Army (ELN). These groups control areas in Colombia with high concentrations of coca and opium poppy cultivation, and their involvement in the narcotics trade is a major source of violence and terrorism in the country. Adolescents, age 12 to 17, who use alcohol are more likely to report behavioral problems, especially aggressive, delinquent and criminal behaviors. |
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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