




Waycross, Georgia
Waycross, GA Profile
Waycross, GA, population 15,333 , is located
in Georgia's Ware county,
about 73.7 miles from Jacksonville and 95.3 miles from Savannah.
In the 90's the population of Waycross has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Waycross has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Waycross area were higher than Georgia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Georgia average.
Waycross Statistics
Waycross Gender Information
Males in Waycross: 6,995 (46%)
Females in Waycross: 8,338 (54%)
As % of Population in Waycross
Race Diversity in Waycross
White: 44%
African American: 54%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Waycross
Age Diversity in Waycross
Median Age in Waycross: 37.4 (Males in Waycross: 34.0, Females in Waycross: 40.5)
Waycross Males Under 20: 15%
Waycross Females Under 20: 14%
Waycross Males 20 to 40: 12%
Waycross Females 20 to 40: 13%
Waycross Males 40 to 60: 11%
Waycross Females 40 to 60: 12%
Waycross Males Over 60: 8%
Waycross Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Waycross
Waycross Household Average Size: 2.37 people
Waycross Median Household Income: $ 23,399
Waycross Median Value of Homes: $ 45,700
Law Enforcement in Waycross
Reported crimes in the Waycross area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 4
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 32
Aggravated assault: 47
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 604
Burglary: 188
Larceny-theft: 817
Motor vehicle theft: 50
Arson: 10
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,857
Waycross Location Information
Elevation: 135 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Waycross
Sunnyside 1.9 Miles
Deenwood 1.9 Miles
Blackshear 9.2 Miles
Hoboken 13.2 Miles
Patterson 17.4 Miles
Offerman 19.7 Miles
Argyle 19.9 Miles
Nahunta 22.1 Miles
Alma 23.4 Miles
Homerville 26.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Waycross
(Population 100,000+)
Jacksonville 73.7 Miles
Savannah 95.3 Miles
Tallahassee 126.4 Miles
Augusta 157.7 Miles
Columbus 177.2 Miles
Orlando 194.1 Miles
Athens 199.2 Miles
Columbia 207.5 Miles
Atlanta 211.7 Miles
Tampa 226.0 Miles
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Facts
Some studies suggest that cocaine-exposed babies are at increased risk of birth defects. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that mothers who used cocaine early in pregnancy were five times as likely to have a baby with a malformation of the urinary tract as mothers who do not use the drug. A number of studies have found that cocaine-exposed babies tend to score poorly on tests given at birth to assess the newborn's physical condition and overall responsiveness. They do not do as well as unexposed babies on measures of motor ability and reflexes, attention and mood control, and they appear less likely to respond to a human face or voice. Hashish is traditionally stronger (up to 26%) but on the street it is often adulterated, usually with paper pulp or caryophyllene, a constituent of cloves. (2) Most hash in the UK is of the weak, adulterated 'soapbar' variety. In colonial Asia of this period (1773-1858), all successful European economic initiatives involved commercialization of drugs in some form--caffeine, nicotine, or opiates. This 18th century trade transformed these drugs from luxury goods into commodities of mass consumption, making them integral to the economies and lifestyles of both Asian and Atlantic nations. You might be wondering why on earth your loved seems to be choosing drugs over family. You might be struggling with finances, or even from the painful realization your loved one is in trouble with the law. Or you might be asking yourself why you are taking drugs again, when you swore just a few hours ago that you needed to cut down. Drug abuse is not a matter of moral weakness or faulty willpower. It is a vicious cycle that actually causes changes in the brain, leading to stronger and stronger impulses to use. Without help, drug abuse destroys families and takes lives. But there is hope. Find out how to recognize the signs and symptoms of drug abuse or addiction in someone you care about or yourself. With the right support and treatment, the road to recovery is possible. |
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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