




Raceland, Louisiana
Raceland, LA Profile
Raceland, LA, population 10,224 , is located
in Louisiana's Lafourche county,
about 32.1 miles from Metairie and 35.1 miles from New Orleans.
In the 90's the population of Raceland has grown by about 84%.
Raceland Statistics
Raceland Gender Information
Males in Raceland: 4,945 (48%)
Females in Raceland: 5,279 (52%)
As % of Population in Raceland
Race Diversity in Raceland
White: 71%
African American: 26%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Raceland
Age Diversity in Raceland
Median Age in Raceland: 35.3 (Males in Raceland: 33.9, Females in Raceland: 36.4)
Raceland Males Under 20: 16%
Raceland Females Under 20: 15%
Raceland Males 20 to 40: 13%
Raceland Females 20 to 40: 14%
Raceland Males 40 to 60: 12%
Raceland Females 40 to 60: 13%
Raceland Males Over 60: 8%
Raceland Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Raceland
Raceland Household Average Size: 2.77 people
Raceland Median Household Income: $ 31,969
Raceland Median Value of Homes: $ 70,000
Raceland Location Information
Elevation: 14 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Raceland
Mathews 4.2 Miles
Lockport 6.7 Miles
Des Allemands 10.0 Miles
Gray 11.4 Miles
Bayou Cane 11.6 Miles
Houma 11.6 Miles
Bayou Gauche 11.9 Miles
Schriever 12.7 Miles
Thibodaux 14.3 Miles
Paradis 14.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Raceland
(Population 100,000+)
Metairie 32.1 Miles
New Orleans 35.1 Miles
Baton Rouge 60.1 Miles
Lafayette 91.8 Miles
Mobile 166.8 Miles
Jackson 179.5 Miles
Beaumont 211.5 Miles
Shreveport 268.8 Miles
Pasadena 276.9 Miles
Houston 286.1 Miles
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Facts
Those who come from a family still needing assistance with alcoholism or drug addiction, may be required to develop new relationships to fill needs for family and belonging. Sometimes the family of origin is unable, or unwilling to make necessary changes. Being polite is encouraged, but there is no obligation to attend functions or please family members. On occasion, a complete change of life, or lifestyle is necessary to overcome addiction, which can include finding ‘new’ family members. Starting new traditions with children can ease transition to new choices and habits. In cases where feelings of resentment are held, meetings may be advised and can be highly benefitial. As new, supportive friendships and acquaintances are developed anger with respect to loss and lack of attention from the family of origin usually lessen. Alcohol increases the risk of heart attack. Drinking moderate amounts of alcohol does not protect against heart attack. Alcohol increases the damaging kind of blood fat, which may increase the risk of a heart attack. Alcohol abuse increases the risk of stroke. The NIDA Monitoring the Future survey of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders found that the nonmedical use of opioids, tranquilizers, sedatives/barbiturates, and amphetamines was unchanged between 2003 and 2004. Specifically, the survey found that 5.0 percent of 12th-graders reported using OxyContin without a prescription in the past year, and 9.3 percent reported using Vicodin, making Vicodin one of the most commonly abused licit drugs in this population. Past year, nonmedical use of tranquilizers (e.g., Valium, Xanax) in 2004 was 2.5 percent for 8th-graders, 5.1 percent for 10th-graders, and 7.3 percent for 12th-graders. Also within the past year, 6.5 percent of 12th-graders used sedatives/ barbiturates (e.g., Amytal, Nembutal) nonmedically, and 10.0 percent used amphetamines (e.g., Ritalin, Benzedrine). Scientific research since the mid-1970s shows that drug abuse treatment can help many drug abusing offenders change their attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors towards drug abuse, avoid relapse, and successfully remove themselves from a life of substance abuse and crime. It is true that legal pressure might be needed to get a person into treatment and help them stay there. Once in a treatment program, however, even those who are not motivated to change at first can eventually become engaged in a continuing treatment process. |
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".
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.
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.
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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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