




Augusta, Kentucky
Augusta, KY Profile
Augusta, KY, population 1,204 , is located
in Kentucky's Bracken county,
about 36.3 miles from Cincinnati and 55.6 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Augusta has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Augusta has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Augusta Statistics
Augusta Gender Information
Males in Augusta: 584 (49%)
Females in Augusta: 620 (51%)
As % of Population in Augusta
Race Diversity in Augusta
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Augusta
Age Diversity in Augusta
Median Age in Augusta: 38.1 (Males in Augusta: 35.5, Females in Augusta: 40.5)
Augusta Males Under 20: 14%
Augusta Females Under 20: 12%
Augusta Males 20 to 40: 13%
Augusta Females 20 to 40: 13%
Augusta Males 40 to 60: 12%
Augusta Females 40 to 60: 14%
Augusta Males Over 60: 9%
Augusta Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Augusta
Augusta Household Average Size: 2.25 people
Augusta Median Household Income: $ 28,333
Augusta Median Value of Homes: $ 56,300
Augusta Location Information
Elevation: 510 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Augusta
Higginsport 2.4 Miles
Dover 6.7 Miles
Felicity 6.7 Miles
Brooksville 7.0 Miles
Chilo 7.4 Miles
Germantown 8.4 Miles
Georgetown 8.4 Miles
Ripley 8.9 Miles
Hamersville 10.2 Miles
Neville 11.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Augusta
(Population 100,000+)
Cincinnati 36.3 Miles
Lexington 55.6 Miles
Dayton 69.0 Miles
Columbus 98.3 Miles
Louisville 101.4 Miles
Indianapolis 134.3 Miles
Ft Wayne 173.7 Miles
Knoxville 194.5 Miles
Evansville 200.2 Miles
Toledo 201.5 Miles
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Facts
Snorting heroin results in an onset of it's effects within 3 to 5 minutes; smoking results in an almost immediate effect that builds in intensity; intravenous injection of heroin induces a rush and euphoria usually taking effect within 30 seconds; intramuscular and subcutaneous injection of heroin take effect within 3 to 5 minutes. Efforts at fighting substance abuse are dictated by the attitudes of the public and their perceptions of a substance's dangers. These attitudes may be framed by personal experience, media portrayals, news events, or drug education. Most drug enforcement is local, but the international and interstate nature of the drug trade has gradually resulted in more federal involvement. The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), created in 1973, is responsible for enforcing federal laws and policies and coordinates information sharing between agencies. Approaches to combating the drug problem have traditionally focused on reducing both supply and demand. There is the risk of cross-dependence developing to benzodiazepines. Medically, benzodiazepines should only be used for the short-term relief of anxiety or insomnia which is severe and disabling. This is because tolerance and dependence can occur just weeks after use has commenced. Withdrawal signs and symptoms can be classified as major or minor, like those of the alcohol syndrome. According to that classification, minor symptoms include anxiety, insomnia and nightmares. Major symptoms include perceptual disturbances, psychosis, hyperpyrexia and life-threatening convulsions. Methamphetamine use is under strict governmental controls and laws. The Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970 established five schedules, or lists, of controlled medications and substances, with substances in Schedule I having the highest abuse potential and substances in Schedule V having the lowest abuse potential. Methamphetamines are classified as a Schedule II drug. According to the government, all Schedule II drugs have a high potential for abuse, have the potential to lead to severe mental or physiological dependence, and have currently accepted medical uses. Due to the destructive nature of methamphetamine on both its users and the community at large, the federal government has continued to play an increasing role in its control. The Comprehensive Methamphetamine Control Act of 1996 increased penalties for the manufacture, distribution, and possession of methamphetamine, as well as the reagents and chemicals needed to make it. The act also required that any products containing pseudoephedrine, a key ingredient in the manufacturing of methamphetamine, must be sold only in blister packs, with the intent of making it harder for methamphetamine makers to purchase large amounts. Stores that sell pseudoephedrine were also required to report any large-volume sales of the chemical. |
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.
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.
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.
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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