




Brandon, Mississippi
Brandon, MS Profile
Brandon, MS, population 16,436 , is located
in Mississippi's Rankin county,
about 11.8 miles from Jackson and 143.7 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Brandon has grown by about 48%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Brandon has been growing at an annual rate of 3.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Brandon area were lower than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Brandon Statistics
Brandon Gender Information
Males in Brandon: 7,788 (47%)
Females in Brandon: 8,648 (53%)
As % of Population in Brandon
Race Diversity in Brandon
White: 87%
African American: 12%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Brandon
Age Diversity in Brandon
Median Age in Brandon: 36.2 (Males in Brandon: 34.4, Females in Brandon: 37.9)
Brandon Males Under 20: 14%
Brandon Females Under 20: 14%
Brandon Males 20 to 40: 14%
Brandon Females 20 to 40: 14%
Brandon Males 40 to 60: 14%
Brandon Females 40 to 60: 15%
Brandon Males Over 60: 6%
Brandon Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Brandon
Brandon Household Average Size: 2.53 people
Brandon Median Household Income: $ 53,246
Brandon Median Value of Homes: $ 110,800
Law Enforcement in Brandon
Reported crimes in the Brandon area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 80
Burglary: 77
Larceny-theft: 126
Motor vehicle theft: 15
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,242
Brandon Location Information
Elevation: 486 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Brandon
Pearl 8.5 Miles
Flowood 9.3 Miles
Richland 10.4 Miles
Pelahatchie 11.3 Miles
Jackson 11.8 Miles
Florence 11.9 Miles
Ridgeland 13.7 Miles
Madison 15.1 Miles
Byram 16.5 Miles
Braxton 17.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Brandon
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 11.8 Miles
Baton Rouge 143.7 Miles
Mobile 158.3 Miles
Metairie 158.6 Miles
New Orleans 160.5 Miles
Lafayette 185.9 Miles
Memphis 199.0 Miles
Birmingham 204.0 Miles
Montgomery 215.5 Miles
Little Rock 216.6 Miles
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Facts
31.8% of young people between the age of 12-17 report using alcohol in the past year. Abusers of dilaudid have been known to crush the pills and snort or inject the powder. Injection can be dangerous because the powder-form pills contain fillers that do not always dissolve completely. The injection of these particles into the blood can damage veins. Doctors who issue legal prescriptions for hydromorphone are ordered to stress the medication's potential for abuse. Patients needing the medicine are told to take it only as prescribed. They are not to double-up on doses. Also, they are told to flush any leftover medicine down the toilet so that it cannot be stolen. Patients who take the medication for more than a few weeks will need "taper down" doses to avoid WITHDRAWAL symptoms. Parents should begin talking to their children about alcohol at an early age. They should explain what alcohol is and its effects. However, they should not overly emphasize that alcohol is restricted for young people because this, in most cases, will only increase a child or teenager's desire to drink. Laws intended to discourage parents from purchasing and/or providing alcohol for persons under the age of 21, even if they are their own children, are now in place. These laws, which are knows as social host liability laws, hold parents responsible and make them legally accountable for purchasing alcohol for anyone who is under the age of 21. Q: How can I get him to stop drinking? What can I do to make him see that he has a problem? |
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
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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).
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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