




Gulfport, Mississippi
Gulfport, MS Profile
Gulfport, MS, population 71,127 , is located
in Mississippi's Harrison county,
about 65.3 miles from New Orleans and 66.5 miles from Mobile.
In the 90's the population of Gulfport has grown by about 74%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gulfport has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gulfport area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Gulfport Statistics
Gulfport Gender Information
Males in Gulfport: 35,244 (50%)
Females in Gulfport: 35,883 (50%)
As % of Population in Gulfport
Race Diversity in Gulfport
White: 62%
African American: 34%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Gulfport
Age Diversity in Gulfport
Median Age in Gulfport: 33.6 (Males in Gulfport: 32.2, Females in Gulfport: 35.1)
Gulfport Males Under 20: 15%
Gulfport Females Under 20: 14%
Gulfport Males 20 to 40: 16%
Gulfport Females 20 to 40: 15%
Gulfport Males 40 to 60: 12%
Gulfport Females 40 to 60: 13%
Gulfport Males Over 60: 7%
Gulfport Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Gulfport
Gulfport Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Gulfport Median Household Income: $ 32,779
Gulfport Median Value of Homes: $ 77,900
Law Enforcement in Gulfport
Reported crimes in the Gulfport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 11
Forcible rape: 48
Robbery: 147
Aggravated assault: 64
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 371
Burglary: 1,181
Larceny-theft: 4,091
Motor vehicle theft: 465
Arson: 24
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,886
Gulfport Location Information
Elevation: 25 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 22.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 6.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gulfport
Long Beach 3.8 Miles
Lyman 9.1 Miles
Pass Christian 9.9 Miles
Biloxi 12.5 Miles
D'Iberville 12.7 Miles
St Martin 14.3 Miles
Bay St Louis 14.7 Miles
Gulf Hills 15.6 Miles
Ocean Springs 16.1 Miles
Diamondhead 16.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gulfport
(Population 100,000+)
New Orleans 65.3 Miles
Mobile 66.5 Miles
Metairie 68.7 Miles
Baton Rouge 123.1 Miles
Jackson 148.3 Miles
Lafayette 175.1 Miles
Montgomery 215.2 Miles
Birmingham 256.2 Miles
Columbus 282.3 Miles
Tallahassee 287.1 Miles
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Facts
Elevated body temperature is one of the most toxic effects of ecstasy, and this risk is augmented by its use at dance parties and raves. The lack of air circulation in a crowded environment creates an elevated room temperature, which, together with increases in body temperature can cause brain toxicity similar to heat stroke. High body temperature can also lead to severe liver inflammation or damage, abnormal blood clotting, and death. Almost two-thirds of teens admit to binge drinking. That's two out of every three adolescents who is downing 5 or more drinks in a row (the definition of binge drinking in the US ). Many people assume that binge drinking means drinking over a long period of time, but it also refers to tossing back several drinks in a short amount of time. Teens who binge drink tend to have a lot of problems due to the amount of alcohol in their system. The reason so many teens enjoy marijuana as a social drug is that it tends to help get rid of inhibitions, much like alcohol, but without the hangover afterwards. It can be either smoked as a joint or eaten in just about any food, particularly cookies and brownies. Whether smoked or ingested, marijuana gives the user a high that lasts for anywhere from an hour to a few hours, depending on how strong the weed is and how much was taken in. During this time, the person using the drug usually feels very mellow and may lose track of time. While they feel that they are moving at a normal speed, most people who are high on pot tend to move slower and have much slower reaction times. Not all highs are good. Marijuana also has a bad reputation for causing people to become paranoid. In some cases, it may even cause what is called, "acute panic anxiety reaction" or a major panic attack that can last for several hours. Rohypnol was first developed in the 1970s by the pharmaceutical firm of Hoffmann-La Roche. It was first sold in Switzerland in 1975 as a sleeping aid for the treatment of insomnia. It is also given as a sedative prior to administering anesthesia for certain surgeries, including heart surgery performed on infants. Over time, the drug has come to be used by doctors in a total of 64 countries. Not long after it was introduced in Europe in the 1970s, reports began surfacing that Rohypnol was being abused as a recreational or "party" drug, often in combination with alcohol and/or other drugs. |
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 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.
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.
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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