




Kinston, North Carolina
Kinston, NC Profile
Kinston, NC, population 23,688 , is located
in North Carolina's Lenoir county,
about 69.2 miles from Raleigh and 74.8 miles from Fayetteville.
In the 90's the population of Kinston has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kinston has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kinston area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the North Carolina average.
Kinston Statistics
Kinston Gender Information
Males in Kinston: 10,661 (45%)
Females in Kinston: 13,027 (55%)
As % of Population in Kinston
Race Diversity in Kinston
White: 35%
African American: 63%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Kinston
Age Diversity in Kinston
Median Age in Kinston: 40.8 (Males in Kinston: 38.0, Females in Kinston: 43.0)
Kinston Males Under 20: 14%
Kinston Females Under 20: 13%
Kinston Males 20 to 40: 10%
Kinston Females 20 to 40: 12%
Kinston Males 40 to 60: 13%
Kinston Females 40 to 60: 15%
Kinston Males Over 60: 9%
Kinston Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Kinston
Kinston Household Average Size: 2.29 people
Kinston Median Household Income: $ 26,630
Kinston Median Value of Homes: $ 77,800
Law Enforcement in Kinston
Reported crimes in the Kinston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 12
Robbery: 64
Aggravated assault: 179
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,107
Burglary: 487
Larceny-theft: 1,676
Motor vehicle theft: 70
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 9,510
Kinston Location Information
Elevation: 44 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kinston
Dover 8.8 Miles
Grifton 11.1 Miles
Hookerton 11.2 Miles
La Grange 12.0 Miles
Snow Hill 14.2 Miles
Seven Springs 15.2 Miles
Cove City 15.6 Miles
Walnut Creek 16.3 Miles
Pink Hill 17.1 Miles
Ayden 17.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kinston
(Population 100,000+)
Raleigh 69.2 Miles
Fayetteville 74.8 Miles
Durham 89.7 Miles
Chesapeake 130.1 Miles
Portsmouth 130.3 Miles
Norfolk 131.4 Miles
Newport News 135.1 Miles
Greensboro 136.2 Miles
Hampton 140.4 Miles
Virginia Beach 141.9 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol and drug abuse result in a loss of motivation and a lack of interest in activities that were at one time pleasurable. Using excessive amounts of either substance can cause "blackouts," which means the person will not remember conversations or events that took place while under the influence. Furthermore, a person is more likely to engage in risky behaviors while intoxicated, such as driving under the influence, sharing needles, or having unsafe sex. Alcohol use can be even more dangerous in a marine environment than on land. The motion, vibration, engine noise, sun, wind, and spray all accelerate and increase a drinker's impairment. A boater becomes fatigued more quickly than a driver, which leads to a decline in the boater's coordination, judgment, and reaction time, especially when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Boaters' abilities behind the wheel are also more likely to be influenced by alcohol because boaters generally spend a limited amount of time boating and are less experienced and lack confidence on the water in comparison to dry land. In 2000, according to the NHSDA, cocaine use dropped over the course of the year from 0.2% to 0.1% in youths aged 12 and 13. Youths aged 14 and 15 had no change for the same time period with 0.5% using cocaine. Cocaine use increased in youths aged 16 and 17, from 0.9% to 1.1%. Crack use declined in young adults aged 18 to 25 and went from 0.3% to 0.1%. Adults aged 26 and older had no change in cocaine use, but there was a decline in crack use for adults 26 to 34 years. This study also indicated that 43% of cocaine users were under the age of 26. The ONDCP reports in November 2001 that nine Pulse Check cities considered young adults (18–30 years) to be the primary crack user group, while eight cities cited adults older than 30 years. Smoking: Powder cocaine and coca leaves cannot be smoked. The heat required to smoke these forms of cocaine destroys its psychoactive properties. In order to smoke cocaine, it must be changed to a free-base form. In South America, the most common free base is coca paste. In the West, people smoke crack, and to a much lesser extent, free base made with ether. The free base or crack is put into a glass pipe, heated, and the vapors are inhaled. If it is inhaled deeply into the lungs, the vapors will come in contact with over 300 million alveolar sacs representing 171 yd2 (143 m2) of surface area. Within three seconds, cocaine is absorbed into the blood and pumped directly to the brain. This immediate brain "rush" or "spike" is slightly faster than the injection method and is achieved without the use of needles. Smoking cocaine by inhaling free-base vapors creates the fastest and most intense "rush" and subsequent "high." This is highly addictive. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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