




Sylvania, Georgia
Sylvania, GA Profile
Sylvania, GA, population 2,675 , is located
in Georgia's Screven county,
about 53.5 miles from Augusta and 55.8 miles from Savannah.
In the 90's the population of Sylvania has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sylvania has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sylvania area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Georgia average.
Sylvania Statistics
Sylvania Gender Information
Males in Sylvania: 1,175 (44%)
Females in Sylvania: 1,500 (56%)
As % of Population in Sylvania
Race Diversity in Sylvania
White: 57%
African American: 42%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Sylvania
Age Diversity in Sylvania
Median Age in Sylvania: 42.1 (Males in Sylvania: 37.4, Females in Sylvania: 45.0)
Sylvania Males Under 20: 13%
Sylvania Females Under 20: 12%
Sylvania Males 20 to 40: 10%
Sylvania Females 20 to 40: 12%
Sylvania Males 40 to 60: 11%
Sylvania Females 40 to 60: 14%
Sylvania Males Over 60: 10%
Sylvania Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Sylvania
Sylvania Household Average Size: 2.32 people
Sylvania Median Household Income: $ 27,426
Sylvania Median Value of Homes: $ 62,800
Law Enforcement in Sylvania
Reported crimes in the Sylvania area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 14
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 683
Burglary: 30
Larceny-theft: 89
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,702
Sylvania Location Information
Elevation: 236 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sylvania
Hiltonia 9.3 Miles
Rocky Ford 12.7 Miles
Newington 13.5 Miles
Oliver 16.9 Miles
Sardis 17.1 Miles
Millen 18.5 Miles
Girard 20.5 Miles
Statesboro 22.5 Miles
Portal 22.6 Miles
Estill 23.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sylvania
(Population 100,000+)
Augusta 53.5 Miles
Savannah 55.8 Miles
Columbia 93.2 Miles
Athens 130.9 Miles
Jacksonville 167.3 Miles
Atlanta 173.5 Miles
Charlotte 177.2 Miles
Columbus 196.3 Miles
Tallahassee 223.2 Miles
Fayetteville 224.6 Miles
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Facts
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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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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 Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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