




Port Gibson, Mississippi
Port Gibson, MS Profile
Port Gibson, MS, population 1,840 , is located
in Mississippi's Claiborne county,
about 52.3 miles from Jackson and 104.9 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Port Gibson has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Port Gibson has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Port Gibson area were lower than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Port Gibson Statistics
Port Gibson Gender Information
Males in Port Gibson: 819 (45%)
Females in Port Gibson: 1,021 (55%)
As % of Population in Port Gibson
Race Diversity in Port Gibson
White: 19%
African American: 80%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Port Gibson
Age Diversity in Port Gibson
Median Age in Port Gibson: 33.7 (Males in Port Gibson: 30.9, Females in Port Gibson: 36.0)
Port Gibson Males Under 20: 16%
Port Gibson Females Under 20: 17%
Port Gibson Males 20 to 40: 12%
Port Gibson Females 20 to 40: 14%
Port Gibson Males 40 to 60: 11%
Port Gibson Females 40 to 60: 13%
Port Gibson Males Over 60: 6%
Port Gibson Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Port Gibson
Port Gibson Household Average Size: 2.64 people
Port Gibson Median Household Income: $ 24,848
Port Gibson Median Value of Homes: $ 47,400
Law Enforcement in Port Gibson
Reported crimes in the Port Gibson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 336
Burglary: 1
Larceny-theft: 11
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 727
Port Gibson Location Information
Elevation: 110 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Port Gibson
St Joseph 14.9 Miles
Newellton 16.9 Miles
Fayette 17.8 Miles
Utica 23.5 Miles
Delta 25.4 Miles
Waterproof 25.8 Miles
Mound 26.3 Miles
Vicksburg 27.8 Miles
Learned 30.3 Miles
Richmond 31.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Port Gibson
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 52.3 Miles
Baton Rouge 104.9 Miles
Lafayette 134.9 Miles
Metairie 145.4 Miles
New Orleans 148.9 Miles
Shreveport 166.5 Miles
Mobile 194.6 Miles
Little Rock 206.9 Miles
Beaumont 225.7 Miles
Memphis 227.0 Miles
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Facts
All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. Scientists call this the "reward" system. Normally, the limbic system responds to pleasurable experiences by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine, which creates feelings of pleasure. Drug abuse takes a toll on society that can only be partially measured. While we are able to estimate the number of drug-related crimes that occur each year, we can never determine fully the extent to which the quality of life in America’s neighborhoods has been diminished by drug-related criminal behavior. With the exception of drug-related homicides, which have declined in recent years, drug-related crime is continuing at a strong and steady pace. Numerous Drug-Related Arrests Occur Each Year. In 1994, state and local law enforcement agencies made an estimated 1.14 million arrests for drug law violations. The largest percentage of these arrests were for drug possession (75.1 percent). Some estimates suggest that at least 1.5 million people in the UK regularly smoke cannabis. A substantial number choose to drive after taking it, despite research showing that the drug severely impairs driver judgement. Almost 20 per cent of people killed in road accidents have traces of drugs in their systems. Young drivers are twice as likely to have been driven by someone high on drugs rather than over the drink limit. More than 90 per cent of motorists are in favour of the police having powers to carry out roadside testing for illegal drugs, and 93 per cent would support a Government funded educational campaign. The large amount of OxyContin available in the marketplace may have increased opportunities for abuse and diversion. Both DEA and Purdue have stated that an increase in a drug's availability in the marketplace may be a factor that attracts interest by those who abuse and divert drugs. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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.
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