




Ridgeland, Mississippi
Ridgeland, MS Profile
Ridgeland, MS, population 20,173 , is located
in Mississippi's Madison county,
about 9.5 miles from Jackson and 149.5 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Ridgeland has grown by about 72%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ridgeland has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ridgeland area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Ridgeland Statistics
Ridgeland Gender Information
Males in Ridgeland: 9,549 (47%)
Females in Ridgeland: 10,624 (53%)
As % of Population in Ridgeland
Race Diversity in Ridgeland
White: 77%
African American: 18%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Ridgeland
Age Diversity in Ridgeland
Median Age in Ridgeland: 31.9 (Males in Ridgeland: 31.2, Females in Ridgeland: 32.8)
Ridgeland Males Under 20: 13%
Ridgeland Females Under 20: 13%
Ridgeland Males 20 to 40: 19%
Ridgeland Females 20 to 40: 21%
Ridgeland Males 40 to 60: 11%
Ridgeland Females 40 to 60: 13%
Ridgeland Males Over 60: 4%
Ridgeland Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Ridgeland
Ridgeland Household Average Size: 2.15 people
Ridgeland Median Household Income: $ 43,066
Ridgeland Median Value of Homes: $ 115,500
Law Enforcement in Ridgeland
Reported crimes in the Ridgeland area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 21
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 193
Burglary: 75
Larceny-theft: 813
Motor vehicle theft: 59
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,561
Ridgeland Location Information
Elevation: 353 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ridgeland
Madison 2.5 Miles
Flowood 8.2 Miles
Jackson 9.5 Miles
Pearl 10.6 Miles
Clinton 12.6 Miles
Flora 13.0 Miles
Richland 13.2 Miles
Brandon 13.7 Miles
Canton 13.9 Miles
Byram 18.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ridgeland
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 9.5 Miles
Baton Rouge 149.5 Miles
Metairie 169.1 Miles
New Orleans 171.1 Miles
Mobile 171.9 Miles
Memphis 188.3 Miles
Lafayette 188.9 Miles
Little Rock 202.9 Miles
Birmingham 207.4 Miles
Shreveport 211.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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.
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