



Vicksburg, Mississippi
Vicksburg, MS Profile
Vicksburg, MS, population 26,407 , is located
in Mississippi's Warren county,
about 40.7 miles from Jackson and 132.6 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Vicksburg has grown by about 26%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Vicksburg has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Vicksburg area were higher than Mississippi's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Mississippi average.
Vicksburg Statistics
Vicksburg Gender Information
Males in Vicksburg: 11,969 (45%)
Females in Vicksburg: 14,438 (55%)
As % of Population in Vicksburg
Race Diversity in Vicksburg
White: 38%
African American: 60%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Vicksburg
Age Diversity in Vicksburg
Median Age in Vicksburg: 34.3 (Males in Vicksburg: 31.8, Females in Vicksburg: 36.1)
Vicksburg Males Under 20: 15%
Vicksburg Females Under 20: 16%
Vicksburg Males 20 to 40: 12%
Vicksburg Females 20 to 40: 14%
Vicksburg Males 40 to 60: 11%
Vicksburg Females 40 to 60: 13%
Vicksburg Males Over 60: 7%
Vicksburg Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Vicksburg
Vicksburg Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Vicksburg Median Household Income: $ 28,466
Vicksburg Median Value of Homes: $ 62,800
Law Enforcement in Vicksburg
Reported crimes in the Vicksburg area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 39
Robbery: 41
Aggravated assault: 178
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 992
Burglary: 357
Larceny-theft: 1,809
Motor vehicle theft: 90
Arson: 15
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,574
Vicksburg Location Information
Elevation: 200 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vicksburg
Delta 3.4 Miles
Mound 8.6 Miles
Edwards 16.0 Miles
Richmond 17.9 Miles
Tallulah 18.5 Miles
Learned 22.1 Miles
Utica 22.5 Miles
Bolton 24.4 Miles
Raymond 27.4 Miles
Port Gibson 27.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vicksburg
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 40.7 Miles
Baton Rouge 132.6 Miles
Lafayette 162.0 Miles
Shreveport 168.1 Miles
Metairie 169.4 Miles
New Orleans 172.5 Miles
Little Rock 184.5 Miles
Memphis 199.2 Miles
Mobile 202.7 Miles
Beaumont 246.8 Miles
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Facts
Domestic Violence and Effects on Family. Domestic violence is a common consequence of alcohol abuse. Research suggests that for women, the most serious risk factor for injury from domestic violence may be a history of alcohol abuse in her male partner. Alcoholism in parents also increases the risk for violent behavior and abuse toward their children. Children of alcoholics tend to do worse academically than others, have a higher incidence of depression, anxiety, and stress and lower self-esteem than their peers. One study found that children who were diagnosed with major depression between the ages of six and 12 were more likely to have alcoholic parents or relatives than were children who were not depressed. Alcoholic households are less cohesive, have more conflicts, and their members are less independent and expressive than households with nonalcoholic or recovering alcoholic parents. In addition to their own inherited risk for later alcoholism, one study found that 41% of children of alcoholics have serious coping problems that may be life long. Adult children of alcoholic parents are at higher risk for divorce and for psychiatric symptoms. One study concluded that the only events with greater psychological impact on children are sexual and physical abuse. 43% of Americans have been exposed to alcoholism in their families. Alcohol abuse causes cirrhosis of the liver. New evidence suggests that as few as three drinks a day for men and one and one-half drinks a day for women increase the risk of developing cirrhosis. According to the latest FBI crime data, released on October 13, 1996, the total number of arrests for drug abuse violations in 1995 were "7% above the 1994 level, 41% higher than in 1991, and 65% higher than in 1986." The total number of arrests for drug abuse violations by those under the age of 18 in 1995 were 17.8% above the 1994 level, 137.5% higher than in 1991, and 115.2% higher than in 1986. Drug Use Forecasting data for 1995, released June 1996, surveyed adult male arrestees at 23 sites nationwide. Survey data show that cocaine use among adult male arrestees continued to drop, while marijuana use for this group continued to rise. Data show that cocaine use among juvenile male arrestees dropped slightly, and show higher rates of marijuana use by this group. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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