



Belle, Missouri
Belle, MO Profile
Belle, MO, population 1,344 , is located
in Missouri's Maries county,
about 85.8 miles from St Louis and 113.7 miles from Springfield.
In the 90's the population of Belle has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Belle has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Belle area were lower than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Belle Statistics
Belle Gender Information
Males in Belle: 609 (45%)
Females in Belle: 735 (55%)
As % of Population in Belle
Race Diversity in Belle
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Belle
Age Diversity in Belle
Median Age in Belle: 36.1 (Males in Belle: 32.4, Females in Belle: 38.1)
Belle Males Under 20: 15%
Belle Females Under 20: 13%
Belle Males 20 to 40: 13%
Belle Females 20 to 40: 15%
Belle Males 40 to 60: 10%
Belle Females 40 to 60: 11%
Belle Males Over 60: 8%
Belle Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Belle
Belle Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Belle Median Household Income: $ 24,091
Belle Median Value of Homes: $ 48,700
Law Enforcement in Belle
Reported crimes in the Belle area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 228
Burglary: 7
Larceny-theft: 0
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 532
Belle Location Information
Elevation: 1,039 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Belle
Bland 4.9 Miles
Freeburg 11.2 Miles
Owensville 12.6 Miles
Vienna 14.1 Miles
Linn 15.5 Miles
Argyle 16.5 Miles
Westphalia 18.6 Miles
Rosebud 18.7 Miles
St James 20.8 Miles
Gerald 22.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Belle
(Population 100,000+)
St Louis 85.8 Miles
Springfield 113.7 Miles
Springfield 153.1 Miles
Independence 155.8 Miles
Kansas City 164.2 Miles
Overland Park 166.5 Miles
Kansas City 167.0 Miles
Peoria 201.7 Miles
Topeka 220.1 Miles
Evansville 227.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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