




Wesson, Mississippi
Wesson, MS Profile
Wesson, MS, population 1,693 , is located
in Mississippi's Copiah county,
about 43.2 miles from Jackson and 97.4 miles from Baton Rouge.
In the 90's the population of Wesson has grown by about 12%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wesson has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Wesson Statistics
Wesson Gender Information
Males in Wesson: 823 (49%)
Females in Wesson: 870 (51%)
As % of Population in Wesson
Race Diversity in Wesson
White: 78%
African American: 20%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Wesson
Age Diversity in Wesson
Median Age in Wesson: 21.4 (Males in Wesson: 20.9, Females in Wesson: 22.7)
Wesson Males Under 20: 20%
Wesson Females Under 20: 20%
Wesson Males 20 to 40: 16%
Wesson Females 20 to 40: 16%
Wesson Males 40 to 60: 9%
Wesson Females 40 to 60: 9%
Wesson Males Over 60: 4%
Wesson Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Wesson
Wesson Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Wesson Median Household Income: $ 33,021
Wesson Median Value of Homes: $ 55,000
Wesson Location Information
Elevation: 461 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wesson
Beauregard 1.7 Miles
Brookhaven 8.8 Miles
Hazlehurst 11.0 Miles
Georgetown 18.1 Miles
Monticello 19.9 Miles
Crystal Springs 19.9 Miles
Silver Creek 24.4 Miles
New Hebron 24.7 Miles
Terry 28.0 Miles
Summit 29.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wesson
(Population 100,000+)
Jackson 43.2 Miles
Baton Rouge 97.4 Miles
Metairie 119.7 Miles
New Orleans 122.3 Miles
Lafayette 140.3 Miles
Mobile 155.7 Miles
Shreveport 204.5 Miles
Little Rock 237.4 Miles
Memphis 239.4 Miles
Birmingham 244.3 Miles
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Facts
If you are a regular cannabis smoker (every day) and you stop smoking, you will experience some of the following withdrawal symptoms: restlessness, irritability, mild agitation, insomnia, nausea, sleep disturbance, sweats, and intense dreams. These symptoms, however, are mild and short-lived, lasting 2 to 4 days. According to a survey of coroners and medical examiners, OxyContin has caused or contributed to at least 92 deaths during 2001 in the eight county Philadelphia region, up from 2000. In case there be any doubt about the government's intent to prosecute and jail people charged with drug offenses, it is worth noting that between 1980 and 1997, drug arrests tripled in the United States. In 1997, four out of five drug arrests (79.5%) were for possession. Heroin is very addictive. Consider as an illustration that with regular use, tolerance develops. This means the abuser must use more, to achieve the same intensity or effect. As higher doses are used over time, physical dependence and addiction develop. With physical dependence, the body adapts to the presence of the drug and withdrawal symptoms occur if use is reduced or stopped. The ramifications of heroin withdrawal are an ugly and dangerous experience. Watery eyes, runny nose, no appetite, tremors, panic, chills, sweating, vomiting, and muscle cramps. Addicts cannot sleep, and their body temperatures and blood pressure rise. By that time, most of them have alienated themselves from everyone, so they are alone. People who are addicted to heroin also face serious problems even when they try to quit using. In the following manner, Jose Gonzalez a lifetime user explains, |
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
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.
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