



Frankfort, Kentucky
Frankfort, KY Profile
Frankfort, KY, population 27,741 , is located
in Kentucky's Franklin county,
about 24.9 miles from Lexington and 48.3 miles from Louisville.
In the 90's the population of Frankfort has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Frankfort has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Frankfort Statistics
Frankfort Gender Information
Males in Frankfort: 13,228 (48%)
Females in Frankfort: 14,513 (52%)
As % of Population in Frankfort
Race Diversity in Frankfort
White: 82%
African American: 15%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Frankfort
Age Diversity in Frankfort
Median Age in Frankfort: 35.9 (Males in Frankfort: 33.6, Females in Frankfort: 38.0)
Frankfort Males Under 20: 13%
Frankfort Females Under 20: 12%
Frankfort Males 20 to 40: 16%
Frankfort Females 20 to 40: 16%
Frankfort Males 40 to 60: 12%
Frankfort Females 40 to 60: 14%
Frankfort Males Over 60: 7%
Frankfort Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Frankfort
Frankfort Household Average Size: 2.14 people
Frankfort Median Household Income: $ 34,980
Frankfort Median Value of Homes: $ 87,600
Frankfort Location Information
Elevation: 510 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Frankfort
Midway 10.9 Miles
Stamping Ground 11.3 Miles
Lawrenceburg 11.4 Miles
Versailles 12.9 Miles
Monterey 15.3 Miles
Pleasureville 16.5 Miles
Georgetown 17.1 Miles
Shelbyville 19.1 Miles
Gratz 19.4 Miles
Eminence 20.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Frankfort
(Population 100,000+)
Lexington 24.9 Miles
Louisville 48.3 Miles
Cincinnati 70.2 Miles
Dayton 113.8 Miles
Indianapolis 128.5 Miles
Evansville 146.9 Miles
Columbus 158.0 Miles
Knoxville 163.6 Miles
Nashville 175.8 Miles
Clarksville 179.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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