



Moss Point, Mississippi
Moss Point, MS Profile
Moss Point, MS, population 15,851 , is located
in Mississippi's Jackson county,
about 35.2 miles from Mobile and 97.4 miles from New Orleans.
In the 90's the population of Moss Point has declined by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Moss Point has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Moss Point area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Mississippi average.
Moss Point Statistics
Moss Point Gender Information
Males in Moss Point: 7,560 (48%)
Females in Moss Point: 8,291 (52%)
As % of Population in Moss Point
Race Diversity in Moss Point
White: 28%
African American: 71%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Moss Point
Age Diversity in Moss Point
Median Age in Moss Point: 36.7 (Males in Moss Point: 34.8, Females in Moss Point: 38.6)
Moss Point Males Under 20: 15%
Moss Point Females Under 20: 15%
Moss Point Males 20 to 40: 12%
Moss Point Females 20 to 40: 12%
Moss Point Males 40 to 60: 13%
Moss Point Females 40 to 60: 15%
Moss Point Males Over 60: 8%
Moss Point Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Moss Point
Moss Point Household Average Size: 2.75 people
Moss Point Median Household Income: $ 32,075
Moss Point Median Value of Homes: $ 58,400
Law Enforcement in Moss Point
Reported crimes in the Moss Point area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 14
Robbery: 61
Aggravated assault: 66
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 921
Burglary: 601
Larceny-theft: 495
Motor vehicle theft: 101
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,709
Moss Point Location Information
Elevation: 22 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 25.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Moss Point
Escatawpa 2.1 Miles
Pascagoula 3.4 Miles
Gautier 4.9 Miles
Helena 6.2 Miles
Hickory Hills 7.0 Miles
Grand Bay 12.3 Miles
Big Point 12.5 Miles
Vancleave 12.8 Miles
Gulf Park Estates 13.6 Miles
Wade 16.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Moss Point
(Population 100,000+)
Mobile 35.2 Miles
New Orleans 97.4 Miles
Metairie 101.2 Miles
Baton Rouge 156.3 Miles
Jackson 162.9 Miles
Montgomery 188.9 Miles
Lafayette 208.5 Miles
Birmingham 237.8 Miles
Columbus 252.8 Miles
Tallahassee 253.7 Miles
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Facts
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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 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.
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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