




Black Mountain, North Carolina
Black Mountain, NC Profile
Black Mountain, NC, population 7,511 , is located
in North Carolina's Buncombe county,
about 87.6 miles from Charlotte and 92.8 miles from Knoxville.
In the 90's the population of Black Mountain has grown by about 39%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Black Mountain has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Black Mountain Statistics
Black Mountain Gender Information
Males in Black Mountain: 3,409 (45%)
Females in Black Mountain: 4,102 (55%)
As % of Population in Black Mountain
Race Diversity in Black Mountain
White: 91%
African American: 6%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Black Mountain
Age Diversity in Black Mountain
Median Age in Black Mountain: 43.8 (Males in Black Mountain: 40.9, Females in Black Mountain: 46.3)
Black Mountain Males Under 20: 11%
Black Mountain Females Under 20: 10%
Black Mountain Males 20 to 40: 11%
Black Mountain Females 20 to 40: 12%
Black Mountain Males 40 to 60: 13%
Black Mountain Females 40 to 60: 16%
Black Mountain Males Over 60: 11%
Black Mountain Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Black Mountain
Black Mountain Household Average Size: 2.15 people
Black Mountain Median Household Income: $ 35,541
Black Mountain Median Value of Homes: $ 97,600
Black Mountain Location Information
Elevation: 2,400 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Black Mountain
Montreat 2.1 Miles
Swannanoa 4.6 Miles
Old Fort 7.9 Miles
Fairview 8.3 Miles
Biltmore Forest 13.0 Miles
Chimney Rock 13.1 Miles
Asheville 13.1 Miles
Weaverville 14.5 Miles
Lake Lure 14.7 Miles
Woodfin 14.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Black Mountain
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 87.6 Miles
Knoxville 92.8 Miles
Winston-Salem 121.1 Miles
Athens 129.4 Miles
Columbia 133.6 Miles
Greensboro 145.2 Miles
Augusta 149.8 Miles
Chattanooga 173.2 Miles
Atlanta 174.7 Miles
Durham 193.7 Miles
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Facts
The use of cocaine by the mother may affect the course of labor. CRACK (smokable cocaine in its base form) also appears to increase directly contractions of the uterus and may thus precipitate the onset of premature labor. Higher rates of early pregnancy loss and third-trimester separations of the placenta appear to be major complications of maternal cocaine use. Increased blood pressure and increased body temperature caused by cocaine may be responsible for early fetal loss and later separation of the placenta. The latter is hazardous to the fetus and the mother because of bleeding, shock, and the chance of death for both, if an emergency cesarean section is not performed. After the initial effects, abusers usually will be drowsy for several hours. Mental function is clouded by heroin's effect on the central nervous system. Cardiac function slows. Heroin facts about its short term effects include severely slowed breathing, sometimes to the point of death. Both first time users and experienced heroin abusers are at risk for overdose because they never know the true purity of the heroin they are using. A heroin overdose can take place if the heroin the user has purchased is stronger than they anticipated or if the drug has been “cut” with a dangerous chemical. Treatment for cocaine withdrawal can include treatment as an inpatient or outpatient or a combination of both. Cocaine craving is the major cause of relapse in individuals trying to quit using cocaine. Reminders of drug use in the person's environment—areas where the person used to buy drugs, the people they used to get high with, and so on—can stimulate craving at any time. As a result, people with severe addiction trying to quit cocaine often do better in an inpatient treatment program. A heavy cocaine user with the support of family or friends and resources may benefit from an inpatient detoxification program that lasts a minimum of one week. This is the peak period for craving. The person may then need to continue as an outpatient for a minimum of one to two years. If your teen is giving a party: Plan in advance. Go over party plans with your teen. Encourage your teen to plan some organized group activities or games. Keep parties small. 10 to 15 teens for each adult. Make sure at least one adult is present at all times. Ask other parents to come over to help you if you need it. Set a guest list. The party should be for invited guests only. No "crashers" allowed. This will help avoid the "open party" situation. Set a time limit. Set starting and ending times for the party. Check local curfew laws to determine an ending time. Set party "rules." Discuss them with your teen before the party. Rules should include the following: No tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. No one can leave the party and then return. Lights are left on at all times. Certain rooms of the house are off-limits. Know your responsibilities. Remember, you are legally responsible for anything that happens to a minor who has been served alcohol or other drugs in your home. Help your child feel responsible for this as well. Guests who bring tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs to the party should be asked to leave. Be ready to call the parents of anyone who comes to the party intoxicated to make sure they get safely home. Be there, but not square. Pick out a spot where you can see what is going on without being in the way. You can also help serve snacks and beverages. |
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.
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 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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
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