




Collins, Mississippi
Collins, MS Profile
Collins, MS, population 2,683 , is located
in Mississippi's Covington county,
about 58.4 miles from Jackson and 111.1 miles from Mobile.
In the 90's the population of Collins has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Collins has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Collins area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Collins Statistics
Collins Gender Information
Males in Collins: 1,257 (47%)
Females in Collins: 1,426 (53%)
As % of Population in Collins
Race Diversity in Collins
White: 47%
African American: 52%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Collins
Age Diversity in Collins
Median Age in Collins: 36.7 (Males in Collins: 36.5, Females in Collins: 37.2)
Collins Males Under 20: 14%
Collins Females Under 20: 16%
Collins Males 20 to 40: 11%
Collins Females 20 to 40: 12%
Collins Males 40 to 60: 9%
Collins Females 40 to 60: 11%
Collins Males Over 60: 13%
Collins Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Collins
Collins Household Average Size: 2.64 people
Collins Median Household Income: $ 22,661
Collins Median Value of Homes: $ 57,300
Law Enforcement in Collins
Reported crimes in the Collins area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 445
Burglary: 38
Larceny-theft: 159
Motor vehicle theft: 15
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,864
Collins Location Information
Elevation: 300 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Collins
Seminary 6.7 Miles
Mt Olive 9.9 Miles
Taylorsville 14.8 Miles
Bassfield 15.0 Miles
Mize 15.4 Miles
Sumrall 15.8 Miles
Soso 18.2 Miles
Prentiss 18.6 Miles
Magee 19.0 Miles
Ellisville 21.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Collins
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 58.4 Miles
Mobile 111.1 Miles
Metairie 120.3 Miles
New Orleans 121.0 Miles
Baton Rouge 125.7 Miles
Lafayette 176.2 Miles
Montgomery 197.3 Miles
Birmingham 206.3 Miles
Memphis 244.0 Miles
Shreveport 253.2 Miles
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Facts
Alcoholism is one of the leading causes of family dysfunction. As of 2001, there were an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics (COAs) in the United States, with as many as 11 million of them under than age of 18. Children of addicts have an increased suicide rate and on average have total health care costs 32 percent greater than children of nonalcoholic families. Of all psychoactive substances, alcohol is the only one whose consumption has been shown to commonly increase aggression. After large doses of amphetamines, cocaine, LSD, and PCP, certain individuals may experience violent outbursts, probably because of preexisting psychosis. Research is needed on the pharmacological effects of crack, which enters the brain more directly than cocaine used in other forms. Pregnancy and Infant Development. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in mental and growth retardation. One study indicates a significantly higher risk for leukemia in infants of women who drink any type of alcohol during pregnancy. Since 1998, current estimates of past month use of marijuana have remained relatively unchanged. In 2001, past month marijuana use among 12th, 10th, and 8th graders was estimated at 22.4%, 19.8%, and 9.2%, respectively. |
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".
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 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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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