




Southaven, Mississippi
Southaven, MS Profile
Southaven, MS, population 28,977 , is located
in Mississippi's DeSoto county,
about 11.3 miles from Memphis and 130.3 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Southaven has grown by about 61%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Southaven has been growing at an annual rate of 6.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Southaven area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Mississippi average.
Southaven Statistics
Southaven Gender Information
Males in Southaven: 14,138 (49%)
Females in Southaven: 14,839 (51%)
As % of Population in Southaven
Race Diversity in Southaven
White: 90%
African American: 7%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Southaven
Age Diversity in Southaven
Median Age in Southaven: 33.1 (Males in Southaven: 32.0, Females in Southaven: 34.3)
Southaven Males Under 20: 15%
Southaven Females Under 20: 14%
Southaven Males 20 to 40: 16%
Southaven Females 20 to 40: 16%
Southaven Males 40 to 60: 12%
Southaven Females 40 to 60: 13%
Southaven Males Over 60: 5%
Southaven Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Southaven
Southaven Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Southaven Median Household Income: $ 46,691
Southaven Median Value of Homes: $ 90,400
Law Enforcement in Southaven
Reported crimes in the Southaven area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 47
Aggravated assault: 18
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 204
Burglary: 164
Larceny-theft: 1,633
Motor vehicle theft: 198
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,996
Southaven Location Information
Elevation: 320 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 12.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Southaven
Horn Lake 2.6 Miles
Lynchburg 5.1 Miles
Memphis 8.6 Miles
Olive Branch 10.5 Miles
Memphis 11.3 Miles
Hernando 11.5 Miles
Germantown 13.3 Miles
West Memphis 14.6 Miles
Bartlett 16.8 Miles
Horseshoe Lake 17.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Southaven
(Population 100,000+)
Memphis 11.3 Miles
Little Rock 130.3 Miles
Clarksville 183.1 Miles
Jackson 186.3 Miles
Huntsville 195.3 Miles
Nashville 199.0 Miles
Birmingham 209.7 Miles
Springfield 239.6 Miles
Evansville 247.6 Miles
St Louis 251.9 Miles
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Facts
Addiction: A chronic, relapsing disease characterized by compulsive drug-seeking and use and by neurochemical and molecular changes in the brain. Although most people use prescription medications responsibly, the nonmedical use of prescription drugs is a serious public health concern in the United States. According to the 2000 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, an estimated 14 million Americans were current illicit drug users—6.3% of the population 12 years old and older. Although marijuana was the most commonly used illicit drug (used by 76% of current illicit drug users), about 41% of current illicit drug users in 2000 (an estimated 5.7 million Americans) used illicit drugs other than, or in addition to, marijuana and hashish. Of the 5.7 million users of illicit drugs other than marijuana, 3.8 million used psychotherapeutic drugs nonmedically. Psychotherapeutics include pain relievers (2.8 million users), tranquilizers (1 million users), stimulants (0.8 million users), and sedatives (0.2 million users). Amphetamines is the name given to a group of synthetic stimulants which are chemically similar to adrenaline, the hormone used for 'fight or flight' emergencies. Improving physical and mental fitness represents an important first step in alcohol abuse prevention. Experts believe that individuals who live unhealthy lives increase their risk of becoming excessive drinkers. Fitness protects against developing destructive habits, which, over time, can lead to health problems. For example, a physically fit individual generally does not smoke and drinks only at a low risk level. Thus, poor physical health may prove compatible with excessive drinking because officers may not perceive drinking as worse than other aspects of an unhealthy lifestyle. In this sense, the appropriate target for alcohol prevention becomes the unhealthy lifestyle of the officer rather than the drinking behavior itself. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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