



Vidalia, Louisiana
Vidalia, LA Profile
Vidalia, LA, population 4,543 , is located
in Louisiana's Concordia county,
about 78.8 miles from Baton Rouge and 88.8 miles from Jackson.
In the 90's the population of Vidalia has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Vidalia has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Vidalia area were higher than Louisiana's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Louisiana average.
Vidalia Statistics
Vidalia Gender Information
Males in Vidalia: 2,167 (48%)
Females in Vidalia: 2,376 (52%)
As % of Population in Vidalia
Race Diversity in Vidalia
White: 72%
African American: 27%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Vidalia
Age Diversity in Vidalia
Median Age in Vidalia: 37.9 (Males in Vidalia: 36.1, Females in Vidalia: 39.4)
Vidalia Males Under 20: 16%
Vidalia Females Under 20: 15%
Vidalia Males 20 to 40: 11%
Vidalia Females 20 to 40: 12%
Vidalia Males 40 to 60: 13%
Vidalia Females 40 to 60: 14%
Vidalia Males Over 60: 8%
Vidalia Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Vidalia
Vidalia Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Vidalia Median Household Income: $ 29,500
Vidalia Median Value of Homes: $ 58,000
Law Enforcement in Vidalia
Reported crimes in the Vidalia area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 180
Burglary: 37
Larceny-theft: 170
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,679
Vidalia Location Information
Elevation: 65 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vidalia
Natchez 1.4 Miles
Ridgecrest 6.5 Miles
Ferriday 8.8 Miles
West Ferriday 10.1 Miles
Clayton 12.9 Miles
Waterproof 16.7 Miles
Roxie 21.5 Miles
Jonesville 23.5 Miles
Sicily Island 23.7 Miles
Fayette 23.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vidalia
(Population 100,000+)
Baton Rouge 78.8 Miles
Jackson 88.8 Miles
Lafayette 99.3 Miles
Metairie 133.0 Miles
New Orleans 137.3 Miles
Shreveport 151.6 Miles
Beaumont 189.0 Miles
Mobile 209.1 Miles
Little Rock 225.6 Miles
Pasadena 259.8 Miles
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Facts
The average age when youth first try alcohol is 11 years for boys and 13 years for girls. By age 14, 41 percent of children have had least one drink. The average age at which Americans begin drinking regularly is 15.9 years old. Teens who begin drinking before age 15 are five times more likely to develop alcohol dependence than those who begin drinking at age 21. An early age of drinking onset is also associated with alcohol-related violence not only among persons under age 21 but among adults as well. It has been estimated that over three million teenagers are out-and-out alcoholics. Several million more have a serious drinking problem that they cannot manage on their own. Annually, more than 5,000 deaths of people under age 21 are linked to underage drinking. The three leading causes of death for 15- to 24-year-olds are automobile crashes, homicides and suicides -- alcohol is a leading factor in all three. Ketamine can block excitotoxicity (brain damage due to low oxygen, low sugar, epilepsy, trauma, etc) but it can also excite the brain at low doses by switching off the inhibitory system. Why this isn't damaging in monkeys and humans probably lies in the fact that ketamine binds to an increasingly wide range of different receptors as the dose level rises, and some of these receptors act to shut down the excitement. In humans, by the time a potentially toxic dose is reached, the "excitement window" has been passed and the drug is starting to activate other systems that switch cells off again, a result of ketamine's promiscuity that improves its safety relative to MK801. MK801 binds very specifically to N-P receptors. The other part of the explanation is that rats have rates of brain metabolism that are almost twice as high as those in humans to start with. It is because of this higher base rate of metabolism that ketamine causes over-excitement in rats at doses below those at which it activates shutdown systems.” Suicides are not random; each occurs in a particular context. The association between specific psychiatric syndromes—such as DEPRESSION or abuse of alcohol or drugs—and suicidal behavior has been studied by epidemiologists using both retrospective and prospective methods. Since interviews with suicide completers are impossible, retrospective reviews of the circumstances predating suicides have been conducted. By using interviews of relatives and others familiar with the suicide victim, together with study of medical records, suicide notes, and coroner reports, each suicide case is subjected to a "psychologic autopsy." Factors that distinguish successful suicide cases from suicide attempters and substance abusers who have never attempted suicide are compared in the hope that differences in these factors may identify those at particular risk of attempted or completed suicide. A limitation of retrospective studies is termed recall bias: informants may provide information about the suicide victim that is distorted by their attempt to explain the suicide event. Although written records and use of standardized methods to collect diagnostic information can reduce this bias, prospective studies are more reliable. Prospective studies in the general population are not feasible, because suicide is rare, occurring in only about 1 in 10,000 annually; however, about 10 percent of suicide attempters, 15 percent of depressed people, and 3 percent of alcoholics eventually commit suicide. By prospective study of such high-risk groups, additional risk factors can be identified during a follow-up period. Popular street names for heroin include black tar, skag, horse, smack, chiva, gear, Evil, "H", "Boy", and others. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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