




Guntown, Mississippi
Guntown, MS Profile
Guntown, MS, population 1,183 , is located
in Mississippi's Lee county,
about 92.8 miles from Memphis and 119.7 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Guntown has grown by about 71%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Guntown has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Guntown Statistics
Guntown Gender Information
Males in Guntown: 560 (47%)
Females in Guntown: 623 (53%)
As % of Population in Guntown
Race Diversity in Guntown
White: 75%
African American: 24%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Guntown
Age Diversity in Guntown
Median Age in Guntown: 31.6 (Males in Guntown: 29.7, Females in Guntown: 33.7)
Guntown Males Under 20: 19%
Guntown Females Under 20: 17%
Guntown Males 20 to 40: 11%
Guntown Females 20 to 40: 15%
Guntown Males 40 to 60: 11%
Guntown Females 40 to 60: 13%
Guntown Males Over 60: 6%
Guntown Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Guntown
Guntown Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Guntown Median Household Income: $ 27,188
Guntown Median Value of Homes: $ 65,300
Guntown Location Information
Elevation: 384 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Guntown
Saltillo 4.8 Miles
Baldwyn 4.8 Miles
Marietta 11.6 Miles
Sherman 11.9 Miles
Blue Springs 12.5 Miles
Mantachie 12.7 Miles
Tupelo 13.1 Miles
Booneville 15.8 Miles
Plantersville 15.9 Miles
Dumas 17.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Guntown
(Population 100,000+)
Memphis 92.8 Miles
Huntsville 119.7 Miles
Birmingham 124.2 Miles
Nashville 159.4 Miles
Clarksville 161.8 Miles
Jackson 172.5 Miles
Chattanooga 194.9 Miles
Montgomery 198.0 Miles
Little Rock 207.7 Miles
Atlanta 249.3 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol problems are preventable and treatable in older adults, and counselors can play a vital role in older adults' recovery efforts. Additional research needs to be conducted to explore more deeply the most effective counseling interventions with this population. Until these empirical data are collected and made available, it is safe to assume that a counselor's knowledge of substance abuse and issues related to aging as well as skills in establishing rapport, developing trust, and providing a safe environment for open and honest communication will serve this population well. The pharmacology of cannabis is complicated by the presence of a wide range of cannabinoids. At small doses, cannabis produces euphoria, relief of anxiety, sedation and drowsiness. In some respects, the effects are similar to those caused by alcohol. Anandamide has been identified as the endogenous ligand for the cannabinoid receptor and has pharmacological properties similar to those of THC. When cannabis is smoked, THC can be detected in plasma within seconds of inhalation; it has a half-life of 2 hours. Following smoking of the equivalent of 10–15 mg over a period of 5–7 minutes, peak plasma levels of Δ9-THC are around 100 μg/L. It is highly lipophilic and widely distributed in the body. Two active metabolites are formed: 11-hydroxy-Δ9-THC and 8β-hydroxy-Δ9-THC. The first is further metabolised to Δ9-THC-11-oic acid. Two inactive substances are also formed — 8α-hydroxy-Δ9-THC and 8α,11-dihydroxy-Δ9-THC — and many other minor metabolites, most of which appear in the urine and faeces as glucuronide conjugates. Some metabolites can be detected in the urine for up to 2 weeks following smoking or ingestion. There is little evidence for damage to organ systems among moderate users, but consumption with tobacco carries all of the risks of that substance. Most interest in the adverse properties of cannabis has centred on its association with schizophrenia, although it is still unclear if there is a causative relation between mental health and cannabis. Fatalities directly attributable to cannabis are rare. Inhalants irritate the breathing passages, sometimes provoking severe coughing, painful inflammation, and nosebleeds. Children of alcoholics score lower on tests measuring cognitive and verbal skills than non-COAs. Lacking requisite skills to express themselves can impact academic performance, relationships, and job interviews. The lack of these skills do, however, imply that COAs are intellectually impaired. COAs are also shown to have difficulty with abstraction and conceptual reasoning, both of which play an important role in problem-solving academically and otherwise. |
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".
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 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.
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.
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