




Erath, Louisiana
Erath, LA Profile
Erath, LA, population 2,187 , is located
in Louisiana's Vermilion county,
about 18.4 miles from Lafayette and 62.7 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Erath has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Erath has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Erath Statistics
Erath Gender Information
Males in Erath: 992 (45%)
Females in Erath: 1,195 (55%)
As % of Population in Erath
Race Diversity in Erath
White: 89%
African American: 6%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Erath
Age Diversity in Erath
Median Age in Erath: 35.7 (Males in Erath: 33.7, Females in Erath: 37.5)
Erath Males Under 20: 15%
Erath Females Under 20: 15%
Erath Males 20 to 40: 12%
Erath Females 20 to 40: 15%
Erath Males 40 to 60: 11%
Erath Females 40 to 60: 12%
Erath Males Over 60: 8%
Erath Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Erath
Erath Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Erath Median Household Income: $ 27,386
Erath Median Value of Homes: $ 55,300
Erath Location Information
Elevation: 9 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Erath
Delcambre 2.9 Miles
Abbeville 6.0 Miles
Youngsville 10.2 Miles
Maurice 11.7 Miles
New Iberia 13.4 Miles
Broussard 13.8 Miles
Lydia 14.7 Miles
Kaplan 15.2 Miles
St Martinville 16.7 Miles
Lafayette 18.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Erath
(Population 100,000+)
Lafayette 18.4 Miles
Baton Rouge 62.7 Miles
Metairie 112.8 Miles
New Orleans 117.5 Miles
Beaumont 124.0 Miles
Pasadena 191.3 Miles
Jackson 195.5 Miles
Houston 200.0 Miles
Shreveport 204.4 Miles
Mobile 243.7 Miles
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Facts
Elevated body temperature is one of the most toxic effects of ecstasy, and this risk is augmented by its use at dance parties and raves. The lack of air circulation in a crowded environment creates an elevated room temperature, which, together with increases in body temperature can cause brain toxicity similar to heat stroke. High body temperature can also lead to severe liver inflammation or damage, abnormal blood clotting, and death. The lack of quality prenatal care is associated with undesirable effects often attributed to cocaine exposure: prematurity, low birth weight, and fetal or infant death. More than 1.7 million people are behind bars in America: 1.6 million in state prisons and local jails, 100,000 in federal prisons. Eighty percent—1.4 million inmates—either violated drug or alcohol laws, were high at the time of their offense, stole property to buy drugs, have histories of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, or share some mix of these characteristics. Among these 1.4 million inmates are the parents of 2.4 million children. Two hundred thousand of these prisoners dealt drugs, but don’t use them. The remaining 1.2 million are drug and alcohol abusers and addicts. Some would have committed their crimes regardless of their substance abuse. But hundreds of thousands are individuals whose core problem is the abuse and addiction that prompted their criminal activity. They would be law-abiding, taxpaying citizens and responsible parents if they lived sober lives. OxyContin Abuse is becoming a wide spread problem in America. OxyContin is a leading treatment for chronic pain, but officials fear it may succeed crack cocaine on the street. The DEA says it is only a matter of time before every community in the country is confronted with the problem of OxyContin abuse. No prescription drug in the last 20 years has been so widely abused after its release, federal officials say. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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