




Benton, Louisiana
Benton, LA Profile
Benton, LA, population 2,035 , is located
in Louisiana's Bossier county,
about 11.7 miles from Shreveport and 164.7 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Benton has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Benton has been growing at an annual rate of 13.4 percent.
Benton Statistics
Benton Gender Information
Males in Benton: 988 (49%)
Females in Benton: 1,047 (51%)
As % of Population in Benton
Race Diversity in Benton
White: 55%
African American: 42%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Benton
Age Diversity in Benton
Median Age in Benton: 33.7 (Males in Benton: 30.9, Females in Benton: 36.2)
Benton Males Under 20: 17%
Benton Females Under 20: 15%
Benton Males 20 to 40: 14%
Benton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Benton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Benton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Benton Males Over 60: 6%
Benton Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Benton
Benton Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Benton Median Household Income: $ 25,708
Benton Median Value of Homes: $ 56,200
Benton Location Information
Elevation: 215 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Benton
Belcher 6.5 Miles
Gilliam 10.9 Miles
Shreveport 11.7 Miles
Blanchard 11.8 Miles
Red Chute 12.2 Miles
Bossier City 12.4 Miles
Mooringsport 12.8 Miles
Oil City 13.8 Miles
Eastwood 14.0 Miles
Plain Dealing 14.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Benton
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 11.7 Miles
Little Rock 164.7 Miles
Mesquite 166.3 Miles
Garland 169.1 Miles
Plano 173.3 Miles
Dallas 178.0 Miles
Beaumont 181.7 Miles
Carrollton 183.9 Miles
Irving 186.7 Miles
Grand Prairie 189.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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".
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.
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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