




Metropolis, Illinois
Metropolis, IL Profile
Metropolis, IL, population 6,482 , is located
in Illinois's Massac county,
about 86.0 miles from Evansville and 87.3 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of Metropolis has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Metropolis has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Metropolis Statistics
Metropolis Gender Information
Males in Metropolis: 2,871 (44%)
Females in Metropolis: 3,611 (56%)
As % of Population in Metropolis
Race Diversity in Metropolis
White: 91%
African American: 8%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Metropolis
Age Diversity in Metropolis
Median Age in Metropolis: 42.6 (Males in Metropolis: 39.2, Females in Metropolis: 46.0)
Metropolis Males Under 20: 11%
Metropolis Females Under 20: 11%
Metropolis Males 20 to 40: 11%
Metropolis Females 20 to 40: 12%
Metropolis Males 40 to 60: 11%
Metropolis Females 40 to 60: 13%
Metropolis Males Over 60: 10%
Metropolis Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Metropolis
Metropolis Household Average Size: 2.13 people
Metropolis Median Household Income: $ 25,371
Metropolis Median Value of Homes: $ 50,500
Metropolis Location Information
Elevation: 350 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Metropolis
Brookport 5.9 Miles
Joppa 7.3 Miles
Paducah 8.7 Miles
Lone Oak 8.8 Miles
Massac 9.3 Miles
Hendron 9.6 Miles
Kevil 9.7 Miles
La Center 14.3 Miles
Reidland 14.4 Miles
Ledbetter 15.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Metropolis
(Population 100,000+)
Evansville 86.0 Miles
Clarksville 87.3 Miles
Nashville 127.8 Miles
St Louis 129.7 Miles
Memphis 156.8 Miles
Louisville 179.7 Miles
Springfield 189.9 Miles
Huntsville 206.1 Miles
Indianapolis 228.5 Miles
Chattanooga 240.4 Miles
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Facts
Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of family dysfunction. As of 2001, there were an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs) in the United States, with as many as 11 million of them under than age of 18. Children of addicts have an increased suicide rate and on average have total health care costs 32 percent greater than children of nonalcoholic families. Of all psychoactive substances, alcohol is the only one whose consumption has been shown to commonly increase aggression. After large doses of amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and PCP, certain individuals may experience violent outbursts, probably because of preexisting psychosis. Research is needed on the pharmacological effects of crack, which enters the brain more directly than cocaine used in other forms. Pregnancy and Infant Development. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in mental and growth retardation. One study indicates a significantly higher risk for leukemia in infants of women who drink any type of alcohol during pregnancy. Since 1998, current estimates of past month use of marijuana have remained relatively unchanged. In 2001, past month marijuana use among 12th, 10th, and 8th graders was estimated at 22.4%, 19.8%, and 9.2%, respectively. |
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".
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 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.
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.
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.
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