




Seymour, Indiana
Seymour, IN Profile
Seymour, IN, population 18,101 , is located
in Indiana's Jackson county,
about 49.3 miles from Louisville and 57.8 miles from Indianapolis.
In the 90's the population of Seymour has grown by about 16%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Seymour has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Seymour area were higher than Indiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Indiana average.
Seymour Statistics
Seymour Gender Information
Males in Seymour: 8,851 (49%)
Females in Seymour: 9,250 (51%)
As % of Population in Seymour
Race Diversity in Seymour
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Seymour
Age Diversity in Seymour
Median Age in Seymour: 33.7 (Males in Seymour: 31.7, Females in Seymour: 35.9)
Seymour Males Under 20: 14%
Seymour Females Under 20: 14%
Seymour Males 20 to 40: 17%
Seymour Females 20 to 40: 15%
Seymour Males 40 to 60: 11%
Seymour Females 40 to 60: 12%
Seymour Males Over 60: 6%
Seymour Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Seymour
Seymour Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Seymour Median Household Income: $ 36,883
Seymour Median Value of Homes: $ 76,700
Law Enforcement in Seymour
Reported crimes in the Seymour area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 74
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 470
Burglary: 82
Larceny-theft: 1,026
Motor vehicle theft: 60
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,311
Seymour Location Information
Elevation: 605 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Seymour
Jonesville 7.0 Miles
Brownstown 9.9 Miles
Crothersville 11.3 Miles
Elizabethtown 12.8 Miles
Austin 14.6 Miles
North Vernon 14.7 Miles
Vernon 15.2 Miles
Columbus 16.8 Miles
Medora 17.7 Miles
Little York 17.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Seymour
(Population 100,000+)
Louisville 49.3 Miles
Indianapolis 57.8 Miles
Cincinnati 78.2 Miles
Lexington 99.8 Miles
Dayton 106.4 Miles
Evansville 113.0 Miles
Ft Wayne 155.5 Miles
Columbus 169.2 Miles
Clarksville 186.3 Miles
South Bend 189.4 Miles
|
Facts
Drunk driving does not affect only those who are of legal drinking age. Many youths decide to drink before they turn 21, and some of them choose to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. Drunk driving is dangerous for everyone, especially for teenagers. Drivers under 21 years of age have limited experience operating a motor vehicle and, in general, are more likely to make irresponsible decisions when it comes to consuming alcohol and driving. Like most plants, Cannabis contains many substances, perhaps two hundred or more. Those that relate most to the drug effects are a group of chemically similar compounds called cannabinoids. Of these, the most important and plentiful are cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabinol (CBN). The biosynthetic pathway in the plant (that is, the step-by-step sequence in which the plant produces substances) goes from CBD to THC to CBN. Thus it is possible to identify the maturity of the plant by the relative content of these three cannabinoids. Immature plants show a preponderance of CBD; old plants may contain solely CBN; plants that are at their peak contain all cannabinoids, but mostly THC, which is the agent that produces the mind-altering effect. Some strains of plants contain variants on the THC structure, which usually have somewhat less drug effect than those with THC. Although some users contend that marijuana has different effects from those of isolated THC, most evidence indicates that virtually all of the mind-altering effects of marijuana are attributable to the THC content. Intoxication occurs when the actions of a drug impair a person's normal functioning. Consumption of a high dose of drug on one occasion would cause acute intoxication. Chronic (long-term) intoxication is caused by repeated use of doses large enough to maintain a very high drug concentration in the body over a long period of time. Some drugs cause disturbances of speech, memory, and reflexes. Others raise blood pressure and heart rate and cause mental disturbances such as hallucinations and convulsions. In 2003, a total of 20,687 persons died of alcohol-induced causes in the United States. The category 'alcohol-induced causes' includes not only deaths from dependent and nondependent use of alcohol, but also accidental poisoning by alcohol. It excludes unintentional injuries, homicides, and other causes indirectly related to alcohol use as well as deaths due to fetal alcohol syndrome. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
|
|

To Find Drug Rehab and Treatment Centers in Seymour
Call toll free


Seymour Drug Rehab and
Alcohol Addiction Treatment Information
|