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Covington, KY Profile
Covington, KY, population 43,370 , is located
in Kentucky's Kenton county,
about 6.1 miles from Cincinnati and 49.7 miles from Dayton.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Covington has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Covington Statistics
Covington Gender Information
Males in Covington: 21,228 (49%)
Females in Covington: 22,142 (51%)
As % of Population in Covington
Race Diversity in Covington
White: 87%
African American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Covington
Age Diversity in Covington
Median Age in Covington: 33.1 (Males in Covington: 31.9, Females in Covington: 34.3)
Covington Males Under 20: 15%
Covington Females Under 20: 14%
Covington Males 20 to 40: 17%
Covington Females 20 to 40: 16%
Covington Males 40 to 60: 12%
Covington Females 40 to 60: 12%
Covington Males Over 60: 6%
Covington Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Covington
Covington Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Covington Median Household Income: $ 30,735
Covington Median Value of Homes: $ 72,300
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 8
Burglary: 25
Larceny-theft: 103
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 2
Covington Location Information
Land Area: 13.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Covington
Newport 0.9 Miles
Park Hills 1.5 Miles
Woodlawn 1.9 Miles
Southgate 2.1 Miles
Ludlow 2.2 Miles
Wilder 2.2 Miles
Bellevue 2.2 Miles
Kenton Vale 2.3 Miles
Ft Wright 2.6 Miles
Ft Mitchell 2.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Covington
(Population 100,000+)
Cincinnati 6.1 Miles
Dayton 49.7 Miles
Lexington 71.6 Miles
Louisville 88.6 Miles
Indianapolis 100.0 Miles
Columbus 100.9 Miles
Ft Wayne 145.3 Miles
Evansville 181.8 Miles
Toledo 185.4 Miles
South Bend 201.9 Miles
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Facts
Most heroin addicts who have entered recovery programs found the resolve to do so only after having "hit bottom." An addict is said to have hit bottom when he or she arrives at the decision that life has grown unbearable because of drug addiction. Addicts can hit bottom due to any combination of the many physical and emotional consequences of heroin addiction, and the depth to which an addict must sink before hitting bottom varies widely from one individual to the next. The less time it takes for an addict to hit bottom, the better the chances for recovering—not only because the consequences of heroin use will be minimized, but also because heroin addiction is considered a progressive illness, which means that the longer one remains addicted, the harder recovery becomes. Substance abuse counselors sometimes use a technique called intervention to attempt to convince the addict to enter recovery before hitting bottom. The counselor, along with the addict's family, friends, and even coworkers, meet with the addict. In a loving and supportive way, the group asks the addict to honestly assess the negative effects of his or her addiction. If the addict consents to entering recovery, the counselor makes the necessary arrangements. Oxycodone was first developed in Germany in 1916 and marketed under the brand name Eukodal. The first documented medical reports of striking "euphoric highs" in patients taking the drug surfaced in the 1920s. Those reports also included warnings about the apparent habit-forming nature of the drug. In the United States, oxycodone was approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1976. Various formulations followed, including drugs that combined oxycodone with either aspirin or acetaminophen. Evidence suggests that oxycodone has the ability to lock onto a special cell receptor found primarily in the brain, spinal cord, and intestines. When the drug connects to the receptors in the spinal cord, it causes the nerves that are sending pain signals to be temporarily blocked. Similarly, when the drug connects to the receptors in the brain, it causes an overall sense of well-being and relaxation. However, when the drug connects to the receptors in the intestines, the result is often constipation. The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced in April that OxyContin may have played a role in 464 deaths across the Country in 2000 to 2001. Outpatient treatment: Outpatient treatment is less disruptive than other methods because it allows teens to stay in school and to remain in their environment while they combat their drug problem. If a teen is in the first or second stage of drug use, one-on-one counseling with a therapist who specializes in adolescent substance abuse might be enough to keep the individual off drugs. Most therapists recommend that the patient see them at least twice a week in the beginning, and the therapist usually likes to meet with the family for a few visits also. At these sessions the teen will first work through the issues that led to drug use. The therapist will expect the teen to honestly explore his or her reasons for turning to drugs. A person who gravitates toward drugs is considered to be a natural risk-taker, and with this in mind, a therapist will often suggest the teen replace drugs with challenging activities such as mountain biking or rock climbing. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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.
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