




Ashland, Kentucky
Ashland, KY Profile
Ashland, KY, population 21,981 , is located
in Kentucky's Boyd county,
about 103.2 miles from Lexington and 104.4 miles from Columbus.
In the 90's the population of Ashland has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ashland has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ashland area were higher than Kentucky's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Kentucky average.
Ashland Statistics
Ashland Gender Information
Males in Ashland: 10,028 (46%)
Females in Ashland: 11,953 (54%)
As % of Population in Ashland
Race Diversity in Ashland
White: 96%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Ashland
Age Diversity in Ashland
Median Age in Ashland: 40.9 (Males in Ashland: 38.7, Females in Ashland: 42.6)
Ashland Males Under 20: 12%
Ashland Females Under 20: 12%
Ashland Males 20 to 40: 11%
Ashland Females 20 to 40: 13%
Ashland Males 40 to 60: 13%
Ashland Females 40 to 60: 14%
Ashland Males Over 60: 9%
Ashland Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Ashland
Ashland Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Ashland Median Household Income: $ 30,309
Ashland Median Value of Homes: $ 67,200
Law Enforcement in Ashland
Reported crimes in the Ashland area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 11
Robbery: 19
Aggravated assault: 92
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 561
Burglary: 182
Larceny-theft: 913
Motor vehicle theft: 48
Arson: 6
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,259
Ashland Location Information
Elevation: 558 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ashland
Westwood (Boyd County) 1.8 Miles
Coal Grove 1.8 Miles
Bellefonte 3.0 Miles
Russell 4.2 Miles
Ironton 4.7 Miles
South Point 5.0 Miles
Flatwoods 5.3 Miles
Catlettsburg 5.5 Miles
Kenova 6.4 Miles
Raceland 6.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ashland
(Population 100,000+)
Lexington 103.2 Miles
Columbus 104.4 Miles
Cincinnati 108.8 Miles
Dayton 121.6 Miles
Louisville 170.0 Miles
Knoxville 187.9 Miles
Akron 189.6 Miles
Pittsburgh 195.8 Miles
Indianapolis 208.9 Miles
Winston-Salem 210.7 Miles
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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.
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".
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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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