




East Spencer, North Carolina
East Spencer, NC Profile
East Spencer, NC, population 1,755 , is located
in North Carolina's Rowan county,
about 30.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 39.1 miles from Charlotte.
In the 90's the population of East Spencer has declined by about 15%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the East Spencer area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the North Carolina average.
East Spencer Statistics
East Spencer Gender Information
Males in East Spencer: 780 (44%)
Females in East Spencer: 975 (56%)
As % of Population in East Spencer
Race Diversity in East Spencer
White: 12%
African American: 86%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in East Spencer
Age Diversity in East Spencer
Median Age in East Spencer: 30.4 (Males in East Spencer: 29.4, Females in East Spencer: 31.0)
East Spencer Males Under 20: 17%
East Spencer Females Under 20: 19%
East Spencer Males 20 to 40: 10%
East Spencer Females 20 to 40: 15%
East Spencer Males 40 to 60: 10%
East Spencer Females 40 to 60: 13%
East Spencer Males Over 60: 7%
East Spencer Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in East Spencer
East Spencer Household Average Size: 2.52 people
East Spencer Median Household Income: $ 18,947
East Spencer Median Value of Homes: $ 66,400
Law Enforcement in East Spencer
Reported crimes in the East Spencer area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 12
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,236
Burglary: 41
Larceny-theft: 27
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,157
East Spencer Location Information
Elevation: 747 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to East Spencer
Spencer 0.7 Miles
Salisbury 2.5 Miles
Granite Quarry 4.9 Miles
Faith 6.8 Miles
Rockwell 9.1 Miles
Cooleemee 11.3 Miles
China Grove 11.5 Miles
Landis 13.8 Miles
Lexington 14.1 Miles
Cleveland 14.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest East Spencer
(Population 100,000+)
Winston-Salem 30.8 Miles
Charlotte 39.1 Miles
Greensboro 44.9 Miles
Durham 88.7 Miles
Fayetteville 97.9 Miles
Raleigh 100.9 Miles
Columbia 121.2 Miles
Augusta 176.3 Miles
Knoxville 196.6 Miles
Athens 205.3 Miles
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Facts
1 out of 4 Americans between the age of 26 and 34 have used cocaine in their lifetime. More expensive residential programs will offer medically supervised detox programs; but many less expensive or free facilities' cannot, and demand that you be medically stable and detoxed as an entry criterion. Depending on the drug of abuse, medical detox can occur over a few days to a week or more, and state and private clinics do offer detox independent of residential rehabs. Detox without therapy and treatment is rarely enough to induce lasting sobriety. Years of research have shown us that addiction to any drug (illicit or prescribed) can be treated effectively. No single type of treatment is appropriate for all individuals addicted to prescription drugs. Treatment must take into account the type of drug used and the needs of the individual. Successful treatment may need to incorporate several components, including detoxification counseling, education, and cognitive therapy to name a few. Multiple courses of treatment may be needed for the patient to make a full recovery. Alcohol has a devastating impact on young people. Eight young people a day die in alcohol-related car crashes. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 7,738 intoxicated drivers between the ages of sixteen and twenty were fatally injured in 1996. The younger an individual starts drinking and the greater the intensity and frequency of alcohol consumption, the greater the risk of using other drugs. Two and-a-half million teenagers reported they did not know that a person can die from alcohol overdose. |
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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