




Harmony, North Carolina
Harmony, NC Profile
Harmony, NC, population 526 , is located
in North Carolina's Iredell county,
about 31.1 miles from Winston-Salem and 50.6 miles from Charlotte.
In the 90's the population of Harmony has grown by about 22%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Harmony has been growing at an annual rate of 2.0 percent.
Harmony Statistics
Harmony Gender Information
Males in Harmony: 255 (48%)
Females in Harmony: 271 (52%)
As % of Population in Harmony
Race Diversity in Harmony
White: 91%
African American: 6%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Harmony
Age Diversity in Harmony
Median Age in Harmony: 35.5 (Males in Harmony: 33.9, Females in Harmony: 36.3)
Harmony Males Under 20: 14%
Harmony Females Under 20: 13%
Harmony Males 20 to 40: 15%
Harmony Females 20 to 40: 15%
Harmony Males 40 to 60: 12%
Harmony Females 40 to 60: 12%
Harmony Males Over 60: 7%
Harmony Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Harmony
Harmony Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Harmony Median Household Income: $ 30,972
Harmony Median Value of Homes: $ 80,000
Harmony Location Information
Elevation: 991 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Harmony
Love Valley 12.3 Miles
Mocksville 12.5 Miles
Statesville 13.6 Miles
Yadkinville 13.9 Miles
Cooleemee 15.7 Miles
Cleveland 16.3 Miles
Stony Point 16.7 Miles
Troutman 18.8 Miles
Arlington 19.1 Miles
Boonville 19.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Harmony
(Population 100,000+)
Winston-Salem 31.1 Miles
Charlotte 50.6 Miles
Greensboro 55.4 Miles
Durham 104.9 Miles
Raleigh 120.2 Miles
Fayetteville 123.6 Miles
Columbia 136.0 Miles
Knoxville 176.3 Miles
Augusta 185.0 Miles
Athens 202.1 Miles
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Facts
One in ten workers knows someone who uses cocaine on the job. Habituation refers either to the process of acquiring a drug habit, or to the state of the habitual user. Since habitual users frequently show increasedtolerance (decreasedsensitivity to the effects of the drug; see below), habituation is also used in the earlier literature to mean an acquired increase in tolerance. In its early reports, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION EXPERT COMMIT-TEE ON DRUG DEPENDENCE (as it is now known, after several changes of name) usedthe term habituation to refer to a state arising from repeateddrug use, that was less serious than addiction in the sense that it included only psychological and not physical dependence, and that harm, if it occurred, was only to the user and not to others. Drugs were classified according to whether they caused habituation or addiction. These distinctions were later recognized to be basedon misconception, because (1) psychological (or psychic) dependence is even more important than physical dependence with respect to the genesis of addiction; (2) any drug that can damage the user is also capable of causing harm to others and to society at large; and (3) the same drug could cause effects that might be classed as "habituation" in one user and "addiction" in another. The WHO Expert Committee later recommended that both terms be dropped from use, and that dependence be usedinstead. “Children today spend about as many hours in front of a television as they do in a classroom,” Bonnette said. “Clearly, children are learning less about the dangers of drugs from mass media, which is no surprise. There are fewer story- lines dealing with drugs on television, fewer anti-drug ads airing regularly, fewer stories about drugs. As the data demonstrate, when it comes to children and drugs, out of sight is out of mind.” Alcohol consumption is an important risk factor for many types of cancer including: pharynx, larynx, mouth, breast, liver, lung, esophagus, gastric, pancreatic, urinary tract, prostrate, ovarian, colorectal, brain cancers, lymphoma , and leukemia. The risk of breast cancer and other cancers rises as alcohol consumption increases. Risk increases with all types of alcoholic drinks: wine, beer and spirits; this suggests that cancer risk is related to alcohol consumption itself as opposed to the other compounds in the drinks. Approximately 75% of cancers of the esophagus and 50% of cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx are due to alcoholism. Other research has demonstrated, however, that wine poses less danger for these cancers than beer or hard liquor. Alcohol, when combined with smoking, increases the chances of developing mouth, throat, pharynx, larynx and esophageal cancers significantly. For esophageal cancer , there is a 3 to 8 fold increase in risk in those who drink 40-100 grams of alcohol per day, and the risks are even greater with smoking. |
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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