



Valley Station, Kentucky
Valley Station, KY Profile
Valley Station, KY, population 22,946 , is located
in Kentucky's Jefferson county,
about 11.6 miles from Louisville and 77.0 miles from Lexington.
Valley Station Statistics
Valley Station Gender Information
Males in Valley Station: 11,011 (48%)
Females in Valley Station: 11,935 (52%)
As % of Population in Valley Station
Race Diversity in Valley Station
White: 96%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Valley Station
Age Diversity in Valley Station
Median Age in Valley Station: 37.0 (Males in Valley Station: 35.4, Females in Valley Station: 38.4)
Valley Station Males Under 20: 14%
Valley Station Females Under 20: 14%
Valley Station Males 20 to 40: 13%
Valley Station Females 20 to 40: 14%
Valley Station Males 40 to 60: 12%
Valley Station Females 40 to 60: 14%
Valley Station Males Over 60: 8%
Valley Station Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Valley Station
Valley Station Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Valley Station Median Household Income: $ 42,290
Valley Station Median Value of Homes: $ 86,500
Valley Station Location Information
Land Area: 7.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Valley Station
Pleasure Ridge Park 2.5 Miles
St Dennis 5.5 Miles
Elizabeth 5.7 Miles
Fairdale 6.1 Miles
Shively 6.7 Miles
Hollyvilla 6.9 Miles
South Park View 8.1 Miles
Minor Lane Heights 8.2 Miles
West Point 8.7 Miles
Brooks 9.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Valley Station
(Population 100,000+)
Louisville 11.6 Miles
Lexington 77.0 Miles
Evansville 92.3 Miles
Cincinnati 105.4 Miles
Indianapolis 115.7 Miles
Clarksville 136.6 Miles
Nashville 143.7 Miles
Dayton 145.4 Miles
Knoxville 183.6 Miles
Columbus 200.4 Miles
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Facts
Cocaine use during pregnancy is especially dangerous. It can cause harm to both the mother and the baby. Cocaine causes spasms in the blood vessels, including those in the placenta. Sometimes placenta abruption (separation of the placenta from the wall of the uterus before the baby is born) and bleeding occurs, which can be fatal to the mother and baby. Children born to mothers who used cocaine during pregnancy are often termed "crack babies." These babies tend to be abnormally small. Because of their low birth weight, they are 20 times more likely to die in their first month of life than babies of normal weight. The babies have an increased risk of mental retardation, cerebral palsy, and vision and hearing disabilities. Cocaine-induced prenatal strokes can cause permanent brain damage. Another common abnormality of these babies is their unusually small head. While they seem to have normal intelligence, studies indicate more behavioral problems for exposed children than unexposed children. Studies show that an amazing number of those injured and killed every year have high levels of alcohol in their blood. This may be because the drinking accident victim engaged in risky behavior, such as not wearing a seat belt or motorcycle helmet. People who tend to take safety risks, act impulsively, and engage in thrill seeking are likely to both drink alcohol and to suffer from injuries. Alcohol is known to decrease both motor coordination and balance, and to interfere with one's ability to pay attention and use good judgment. Heroin use can cause tragic complications during pregnancy, greatly increasing the chances of spontaneous miscarriage, breech deliveries, premature birth, or stillbirth. Research conducted by NIDA suggests that babies born to heroin-addicted mothers are at higher risk for sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). Infants who do survive the pregnancy are often born addicted to heroin and exhibit severe withdrawal symptoms for a period of weeks and even months. The abuse of certain prescription drugs-opioids, central nervous system (CNS) depressants, and stimulants- can alter the brain's activity and lead to addiction. While we do not yet understand all of the reasons for the increasing abuse of prescription drugs, we do know that accessibility is likely a contributing factor. In addition to the increasing number of medicines being prescribed for a variety of health problems, some medications can be obtained easily from online pharmacies. Most of these are legitimate businesses that provide an important service; however, some online pharmacies dispense medications without a prescription and without appropriate identity verification, allowing minors to order the medications easily over the Internet. |
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).
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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