




Morgantown, Kentucky
Morgantown, KY Profile
Morgantown, KY, population 2,544 , is located
in Kentucky's Butler county,
about 60.9 miles from Clarksville and 70.5 miles from Evansville.
In the 90's the population of Morgantown has grown by about 11%.
Morgantown Statistics
Morgantown Gender Information
Males in Morgantown: 1,153 (45%)
Females in Morgantown: 1,391 (55%)
As % of Population in Morgantown
Race Diversity in Morgantown
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Morgantown
Age Diversity in Morgantown
Median Age in Morgantown: 37.7 (Males in Morgantown: 33.1, Females in Morgantown: 43.0)
Morgantown Males Under 20: 13%
Morgantown Females Under 20: 13%
Morgantown Males 20 to 40: 14%
Morgantown Females 20 to 40: 13%
Morgantown Males 40 to 60: 10%
Morgantown Females 40 to 60: 12%
Morgantown Males Over 60: 8%
Morgantown Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Morgantown
Morgantown Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Morgantown Median Household Income: $ 19,912
Morgantown Median Value of Homes: $ 49,300
Morgantown Location Information
Elevation: 573 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Morgantown
Woodbury 4.0 Miles
Rochester 11.6 Miles
Beaver Dam 16.1 Miles
McHenry 17.0 Miles
Caneyville 17.4 Miles
Rockport 18.8 Miles
Hartford 19.9 Miles
Drakesboro 20.1 Miles
Bowling Green 21.0 Miles
Centertown 21.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Morgantown
(Population 100,000+)
Clarksville 60.9 Miles
Evansville 70.5 Miles
Nashville 73.5 Miles
Louisville 87.3 Miles
Lexington 134.5 Miles
Chattanooga 169.2 Miles
Huntsville 172.7 Miles
Knoxville 176.6 Miles
Indianapolis 178.2 Miles
Cincinnati 180.5 Miles
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Facts
In the 2004 Monitoring the Future study, 16.3 percent of eighth graders, 35.1 percent of tenth graders, and 45.7 percent of twelfth graders reported using marijuana at least once. And despite major efforts to find and punish dealers, 73.3 percent of tenth graders and 85.8 percent of twelfth graders noted that marijuana is "fairly easy" or "very easy" to obtain. Clearly, it is nearly impossible to pass through high school without meeting at least one person who uses or sells marijuana. Controversy over the causes of alcoholism, however, is a relatively recent phenomenon: The term “alcoholism” itself was not coined until 1860, and the theory that it is a medical disease was only postulated in 1930. Historically, controversy over compulsive drinking has dealt not with what causes it, but rather with how to prevent it; those most concerned about alcoholism have not sought to study the condition, but instead to reduce alcohol consumption. This is especially true of the United States. Teenage boys who infrequently use marijuana but occasionally binge on the drug may face a greater risk of stroke than their peers, according to a study in Pediatrics by a Saint Louis University associate professor of neurology. Teens do not do well in general adult recovery programs, and since they face very unique life challenges, they require age appropriate treatment. Teens should never be admitted to an adult facility unless no other options are reasonably possible. |
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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