



Burlington, North Carolina
Burlington, NC Profile
Burlington, NC, population 44,917 , is located
in North Carolina's Alamance county,
about 19.9 miles from Greensboro and 31.0 miles from Durham.
In the 90's the population of Burlington has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Burlington has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Burlington area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the North Carolina average.
Burlington Statistics
Burlington Gender Information
Males in Burlington: 21,114 (47%)
Females in Burlington: 23,803 (53%)
As % of Population in Burlington
Race Diversity in Burlington
White: 66%
African American: 25%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Burlington
Age Diversity in Burlington
Median Age in Burlington: 36.9 (Males in Burlington: 34.7, Females in Burlington: 39.0)
Burlington Males Under 20: 13%
Burlington Females Under 20: 13%
Burlington Males 20 to 40: 14%
Burlington Females 20 to 40: 14%
Burlington Males 40 to 60: 12%
Burlington Females 40 to 60: 13%
Burlington Males Over 60: 8%
Burlington Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Burlington
Burlington Household Average Size: 2.4 people
Burlington Median Household Income: $ 35,301
Burlington Median Value of Homes: $ 94,600
Law Enforcement in Burlington
Reported crimes in the Burlington area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 89
Aggravated assault: 160
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 568
Burglary: 638
Larceny-theft: 2,402
Motor vehicle theft: 157
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,876
Burlington Location Information
Elevation: 663 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Burlington
Glen Raven 2.5 Miles
Graham 2.8 Miles
Elon College 3.9 Miles
Haw River 4.1 Miles
Alamance 5.0 Miles
Green Level 5.5 Miles
Gibsonville 5.9 Miles
Swepsonville 6.7 Miles
Whitsett 7.3 Miles
Altamahaw-Ossipee 7.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Burlington
(Population 100,000+)
Greensboro 19.9 Miles
Durham 31.0 Miles
Winston-Salem 45.1 Miles
Raleigh 50.0 Miles
Fayetteville 78.7 Miles
Charlotte 99.2 Miles
Richmond 148.8 Miles
Columbia 170.8 Miles
Newport News 178.1 Miles
Portsmouth 182.0 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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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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