




Biltmore Forest, North Carolina
Biltmore Forest, NC Profile
Biltmore Forest, NC, population 1,440 , is located
in North Carolina's Buncombe county,
about 83.5 miles from Knoxville and 97.4 miles from Charlotte.
In the 90's the population of Biltmore Forest has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Biltmore Forest has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Biltmore Forest area were lower than North Carolina's average.
Biltmore Forest Statistics
Biltmore Forest Gender Information
Males in Biltmore Forest: 698 (48%)
Females in Biltmore Forest: 742 (52%)
As % of Population in Biltmore Forest
Race Diversity in Biltmore Forest
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Biltmore Forest
Age Diversity in Biltmore Forest
Median Age in Biltmore Forest: 48.9 (Males in Biltmore Forest: 48.9, Females in Biltmore Forest: 48.8)
Biltmore Forest Males Under 20: 13%
Biltmore Forest Females Under 20: 11%
Biltmore Forest Males 20 to 40: 5%
Biltmore Forest Females 20 to 40: 6%
Biltmore Forest Males 40 to 60: 16%
Biltmore Forest Females 40 to 60: 19%
Biltmore Forest Males Over 60: 14%
Biltmore Forest Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Biltmore Forest
Biltmore Forest Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Biltmore Forest Median Household Income: $ 119,526
Biltmore Forest Median Value of Homes: $ 475,300
Law Enforcement in Biltmore Forest
Reported crimes in the Biltmore Forest area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 12
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,027
Biltmore Forest Location Information
Elevation: 3,500 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Biltmore Forest
Royal Pines 4.1 Miles
Bent Creek 4.8 Miles
Asheville 4.9 Miles
Avery Creek 5.7 Miles
Fletcher 7.3 Miles
Woodfin 7.5 Miles
Fairview 7.6 Miles
Swannanoa 8.5 Miles
Weaverville 11.4 Miles
Mountain Home 11.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Biltmore Forest
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 83.5 Miles
Charlotte 97.4 Miles
Athens 119.0 Miles
Winston-Salem 134.0 Miles
Columbia 135.8 Miles
Augusta 146.1 Miles
Greensboro 158.0 Miles
Chattanooga 160.6 Miles
Atlanta 162.6 Miles
Lexington 204.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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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