




Edwards, Mississippi
Edwards, MS Profile
Edwards, MS, population 1,347 , is located
in Mississippi's Hinds county,
about 24.7 miles from Jackson and 134.0 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Edwards has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Edwards has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Edwards area were lower than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Mississippi average.
Edwards Statistics
Edwards Gender Information
Males in Edwards: 608 (45%)
Females in Edwards: 739 (55%)
As % of Population in Edwards
Race Diversity in Edwards
White: 20%
African American: 79%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Edwards
Age Diversity in Edwards
Median Age in Edwards: 33.5 (Males in Edwards: 31.0, Females in Edwards: 36.1)
Edwards Males Under 20: 16%
Edwards Females Under 20: 16%
Edwards Males 20 to 40: 11%
Edwards Females 20 to 40: 14%
Edwards Males 40 to 60: 12%
Edwards Females 40 to 60: 13%
Edwards Males Over 60: 5%
Edwards Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Edwards
Edwards Household Average Size: 2.9 people
Edwards Median Household Income: $ 29,231
Edwards Median Value of Homes: $ 48,700
Law Enforcement in Edwards
Reported crimes in the Edwards area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 523
Burglary: 2
Larceny-theft: 9
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 822
Edwards Location Information
Elevation: 160 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Edwards
Bolton 8.6 Miles
Learned 9.8 Miles
Raymond 11.8 Miles
Utica 15.3 Miles
Vicksburg 16.0 Miles
Clinton 16.6 Miles
Delta 18.8 Miles
Flora 22.7 Miles
Byram 23.5 Miles
Satartia 23.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Edwards
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 24.7 Miles
Baton Rouge 134.0 Miles
Metairie 164.5 Miles
New Orleans 167.3 Miles
Lafayette 168.0 Miles
Shreveport 184.1 Miles
Mobile 188.8 Miles
Little Rock 193.3 Miles
Memphis 197.6 Miles
Birmingham 235.6 Miles
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Facts
Drug abuse treatment can be incorporated into criminal justice settings in a variety of ways. These include treatment as a condition of probation, drug courts that blend judicial monitoring and sanctions with treatment, treatment in prison followed by community-based treatment after discharge, and treatment under parole or probation supervision. Outcomes for substance abusing individuals can be improved by cross-agency coordination and collaboration of criminal justice professionals, substance abuse treatment providers, and other social service agencies. By working together, the criminal justice and treatment systems can optimize resources to benefit the health, safety, and well-being of individuals and the communities they serve. The Provoker: The "provoker" reacts by punishing the drunk for his actions. She either waits for him to wake up the next morning and gives it to him with both barrels, or she goes out and turns the water sprinklers on! She scolds, ridicules, and belittles. She nags. She screams insults at him loud enough for everyone to hear. She gets on the telephone and tells all her friends he's a loser. She is angry and she makes sure that the alcoholic and everybody else knows it. Or she gives him the cold shoulder and doesn't speak to him. She threatens to leave. She doesn't let it go, either. The anger and resentment continue to build as these incidents become more frequent. She never lets him forget his transgressions. She holds it against him and uses it as a weapon in future arguments -- even months or years later. The United States remains the world’s largest cocaine market. Information from abuse indicator programs suggests a moderate drop in demand for cocaine, most notably among young adults, although overall demand remains stable. Although the use of crack cocaine continues, most crack cocaine is produced in small quantities in urban areas due to the severe criminal penalties associated with possession of the drug. Consuming alcohol prior to driving greatly increases the risk of car accidents, highway injuries, and vehicular deaths. The greater the amount of alcohol consumed, the more likely a person is to be involved in an accident. In 2006, approximately 17, 600 people died in traffic crashes involving alcohol. In that same year, over 1.46 million drivers were arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Some legal consequences of driving under the influence include: Revoking the driver's license (the most effective way of reducing drunk driving), Jail sentences, Impounding or confiscating of license plates and Vehicle impoundment or immobilization. Repeat offenders sometimes have an interlock device installed in their vehicle that measures the driver's BAC and prevents him or her from starting a car if intoxicated. |
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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).
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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