



Long Beach, Mississippi
Long Beach, MS Profile
Long Beach, MS, population 17,320 , is located
in Mississippi's Harrison county,
about 61.6 miles from New Orleans and 64.9 miles from Metairie.
In the 90's the population of Long Beach has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Long Beach has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Long Beach area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Long Beach Statistics
Long Beach Gender Information
Males in Long Beach: 8,349 (48%)
Females in Long Beach: 8,971 (52%)
As % of Population in Long Beach
Race Diversity in Long Beach
White: 87%
African American: 7%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Long Beach
Age Diversity in Long Beach
Median Age in Long Beach: 35.7 (Males in Long Beach: 34.5, Females in Long Beach: 36.8)
Long Beach Males Under 20: 15%
Long Beach Females Under 20: 15%
Long Beach Males 20 to 40: 13%
Long Beach Females 20 to 40: 14%
Long Beach Males 40 to 60: 13%
Long Beach Females 40 to 60: 14%
Long Beach Males Over 60: 7%
Long Beach Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Long Beach
Long Beach Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Long Beach Median Household Income: $ 43,289
Long Beach Median Value of Homes: $ 92,900
Law Enforcement in Long Beach
Reported crimes in the Long Beach area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 123
Burglary: 97
Larceny-theft: 545
Motor vehicle theft: 36
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,974
Long Beach Location Information
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Long Beach
Gulfport 3.8 Miles
Pass Christian 6.1 Miles
Lyman 10.5 Miles
Bay St Louis 11.0 Miles
Diamondhead 13.0 Miles
Waveland 14.0 Miles
Biloxi 16.3 Miles
D'Iberville 16.5 Miles
Kiln 17.3 Miles
St Martin 18.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Long Beach
(Population 100,000+)
New Orleans 61.6 Miles
Metairie 64.9 Miles
Mobile 70.3 Miles
Baton Rouge 119.6 Miles
Jackson 147.9 Miles
Lafayette 171.5 Miles
Montgomery 218.7 Miles
Birmingham 259.0 Miles
Columbus 285.9 Miles
Tallahassee 290.7 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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