



Galena, Indiana
Galena, IN Profile
Galena, IN, population 1,831 , is located
in Indiana's Floyd county,
about 12.0 miles from Louisville and 83.3 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Galena has grown by about 49%.
Galena Statistics
Galena Gender Information
Males in Galena: 894 (49%)
Females in Galena: 937 (51%)
As % of Population in Galena
Race Diversity in Galena
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Galena
Age Diversity in Galena
Median Age in Galena: 33.8 (Males in Galena: 33.2, Females in Galena: 34.7)
Galena Males Under 20: 18%
Galena Females Under 20: 17%
Galena Males 20 to 40: 13%
Galena Females 20 to 40: 15%
Galena Males 40 to 60: 13%
Galena Females 40 to 60: 15%
Galena Males Over 60: 5%
Galena Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Galena
Galena Household Average Size: 2.94 people
Galena Median Household Income: $ 60,313
Galena Median Value of Homes: $ 132,900
Galena Location Information
Elevation: 811 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Galena
Greenville 2.8 Miles
Georgetown (Floyd County) 4.4 Miles
New Albany 7.8 Miles
Borden 8.0 Miles
Crandall 8.1 Miles
Lanesville 8.3 Miles
Palmyra 9.9 Miles
Clarksville 10.6 Miles
Sellersburg 10.6 Miles
New Pekin 11.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Galena
(Population 100,000+)
Louisville 12.0 Miles
Lexington 83.3 Miles
Evansville 91.6 Miles
Cincinnati 97.7 Miles
Indianapolis 98.7 Miles
Dayton 135.3 Miles
Clarksville 148.1 Miles
Nashville 158.1 Miles
Columbus 193.1 Miles
Ft Wayne 197.0 Miles
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Facts
Teens who binge drink run the chance of becoming alcohol dependent later in life -- as early as their mid-20s -- according to a 10-year study of 2,000 teenagers in Australia. Studies have shown that the drinking patterns of employed women are different from those of women not employed outside the home, with less abstinence, increased consumption and greater frequency of drinking occasions observed among employed women. The consumption of ecstasy generally takes place in social settings, such as parties, and users enjoy the drug for its effects of sociability and extroversion. Some ecstasy users report welcoming people from different religious backgrounds and lifestyles, with whom they otherwise would not associate, while others report feeling as if they love and are loved by everyone around them. In this sense, ecstasy users see the social consequences of drug use to be extremely positive and part of the reason for taking the drug in the first place. This drug-induced arousal can lead to unintended sexual encounters and unsafe sex practices that the user not engage in if not under the influence of ecstasy. Coronary heart disease (CHD) is the number one killer of American women. One in every three American women dies of CHD. Several studies suggest that in pre– and postmenopausal women, light–to–moderate alcohol consumption may increase blood concentrations of estrogen and its metabolic byproducts—which may serve to protect against CHD. In fact, the incidence of CHD remains low until after menopause, apparently because abundant estrogen protects women against CHD. After menopause, however, women’s risk of CHD increases, approaching that of men. A large body of epidemiological evidence strongly suggests that light–to–moderate alcohol consumption significantly reduces the risk of CHD in both genders. Although the exact mechanisms remain unclear, alcohol has been found to improve the risk factors and conditions associated with CHD, such as reducing the LDL, or “bad” cholesterol, and increasing the HDL, or “good” cholesterol; and reducing blood clotting and the “stickiness” of platelets, small cells that play an important role in clot formation. It is clear, on the other hand, that heavy drinking can damage the heart. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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