




Belle Chasse, Louisiana
Belle Chasse, LA Profile
Belle Chasse, LA, population 9,848 , is located
in Louisiana's Plaquemines county,
about 8.6 miles from New Orleans and 13.2 miles from Metairie.
In the 90's the population of Belle Chasse has grown by about 16%.
Belle Chasse Statistics
Belle Chasse Gender Information
Males in Belle Chasse: 4,871 (49%)
Females in Belle Chasse: 4,977 (51%)
As % of Population in Belle Chasse
Race Diversity in Belle Chasse
White: 92%
African American: 4%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Belle Chasse
Age Diversity in Belle Chasse
Median Age in Belle Chasse: 33.8 (Males in Belle Chasse: 33.2, Females in Belle Chasse: 34.4)
Belle Chasse Males Under 20: 16%
Belle Chasse Females Under 20: 15%
Belle Chasse Males 20 to 40: 15%
Belle Chasse Females 20 to 40: 16%
Belle Chasse Males 40 to 60: 13%
Belle Chasse Females 40 to 60: 13%
Belle Chasse Males Over 60: 6%
Belle Chasse Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Belle Chasse
Belle Chasse Household Average Size: 2.8 people
Belle Chasse Median Household Income: $ 47,271
Belle Chasse Median Value of Homes: $ 132,300
Belle Chasse Location Information
Elevation: 3 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 25.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Belle Chasse
Timberlane 2.9 Miles
Terrytown 4.6 Miles
Woodmere 5.4 Miles
Gretna 5.6 Miles
Meraux 5.9 Miles
Poydras 6.2 Miles
Harvey 6.2 Miles
Violet 6.2 Miles
Chalmette 6.3 Miles
Arabi 6.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Belle Chasse
(Population 100,000+)
New Orleans 8.6 Miles
Metairie 13.2 Miles
Baton Rouge 80.9 Miles
Lafayette 124.2 Miles
Mobile 130.0 Miles
Jackson 169.4 Miles
Beaumont 246.8 Miles
Montgomery 279.2 Miles
Shreveport 289.1 Miles
Pasadena 313.5 Miles
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Facts
The great majority of teens also see alcohol as readily available: in 2007, 62% of 8th graders, 83% of 10th graders, and 92% of 12th graders said it would be “fairly easy” or “very easy” to get. Overdose from heroin can occur and may be fatal. If the user is difficult to awaken it is not wise to let them “sleep it off.” Fifty to ninety percent develop fluid in the lungs with pink frothy sputum. Respiratory failure and death may follow. This develops slowly over a period of hours so there is usually time to get the person to an emergency room. Sobriety field tests are commonly performed on the side of roads or in a safe place off of a roadway to help police officers determine if a driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs. If a driver performs poorly in any of the various tasks associated with field tests, the officer has probable cause to arrest the person for alcohol impaired driving, and the test results may be used as proof in a court of law. An officer also has the right to arrest a driver solely based on the observation of the driver's behavior, although normally a blood, breath, or urine test is also required. World annual cocaine consumption currently stands at around 600 metric tons, with the United States consuming around 300 metric tons, 50% of the total, Europe about 150 metric tons, 25% of the total, and the rest of the world the remaining 150 metric tons or 25%. According to the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime 2006 World Drug Report, the United States has the world's greatest rate of cocaine consumption by people aged 15 to 64, 2.8%. It is closely followed by Spain with 2.7%, and England & Wales with 2.4%. Most Western European countries have a consumption rate between 1% and 2%. |
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.
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.
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).
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.
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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