




Earlington, Kentucky
Earlington, KY Profile
Earlington, KY, population 1,649 , is located
in Kentucky's Hopkins county,
about 48.5 miles from Evansville and 52.2 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of Earlington has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Earlington has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Earlington Statistics
Earlington Gender Information
Males in Earlington: 726 (44%)
Females in Earlington: 923 (56%)
As % of Population in Earlington
Race Diversity in Earlington
White: 76%
African American: 23%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Earlington
Age Diversity in Earlington
Median Age in Earlington: 36.7 (Males in Earlington: 33.7, Females in Earlington: 39.4)
Earlington Males Under 20: 14%
Earlington Females Under 20: 15%
Earlington Males 20 to 40: 12%
Earlington Females 20 to 40: 13%
Earlington Males 40 to 60: 11%
Earlington Females 40 to 60: 13%
Earlington Males Over 60: 7%
Earlington Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Earlington
Earlington Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Earlington Median Household Income: $ 21,696
Earlington Median Value of Homes: $ 34,400
Earlington Location Information
Elevation: 422 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Earlington
Mortons Gap 3.3 Miles
Madisonville 3.8 Miles
St Charles 6.6 Miles
Nortonville 6.6 Miles
White Plains 9.4 Miles
Hanson 10.0 Miles
Nebo 10.4 Miles
Dawson Springs 12.4 Miles
Slaughters 14.9 Miles
Crofton 15.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Earlington
(Population 100,000+)
Evansville 48.5 Miles
Clarksville 52.2 Miles
Nashville 86.6 Miles
Louisville 117.4 Miles
St Louis 173.8 Miles
Lexington 175.6 Miles
Huntsville 183.4 Miles
Indianapolis 187.4 Miles
Chattanooga 197.2 Miles
Memphis 204.0 Miles
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Facts
31.8% of young people between the age of 12-17 report using alcohol in the past year. Abusers of dilaudid have been known to crush the pills and snort or inject the powder. Injection can be dangerous because the powder-form pills contain fillers that do not always dissolve completely. The injection of these particles into the blood can damage veins. Doctors who issue legal prescriptions for hydromorphone are ordered to stress the medication's potential for abuse. Patients needing the medicine are told to take it only as prescribed. They are not to double-up on doses. Also, they are told to flush any leftover medicine down the toilet so that it cannot be stolen. Patients who take the medication for more than a few weeks will need "taper down" doses to avoid WITHDRAWAL symptoms. Parents should begin talking to their children about alcohol at an early age. They should explain what alcohol is and its effects. However, they should not overly emphasize that alcohol is restricted for young people because this, in most cases, will only increase a child or teenager's desire to drink. Laws intended to discourage parents from purchasing and/or providing alcohol for persons under the age of 21, even if they are their own children, are now in place. These laws, which are knows as social host liability laws, hold parents responsible and make them legally accountable for purchasing alcohol for anyone who is under the age of 21. Q: How can I get him to stop drinking? What can I do to make him see that he has a problem? |
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".
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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