




Murfreesboro, North Carolina
Murfreesboro, NC Profile
Murfreesboro, NC, population 2,045 , is located
in North Carolina's Hertford county,
about 52.1 miles from Portsmouth and 52.5 miles from Newport News.
In the 90's the population of Murfreesboro has declined by about 21%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Murfreesboro has been growing at an annual rate of 4.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Murfreesboro area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the North Carolina average.
Murfreesboro Statistics
Murfreesboro Gender Information
Males in Murfreesboro: 928 (45%)
Females in Murfreesboro: 1,117 (55%)
As % of Population in Murfreesboro
Race Diversity in Murfreesboro
White: 60%
African American: 38%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Murfreesboro
Age Diversity in Murfreesboro
Median Age in Murfreesboro: 43.3 (Males in Murfreesboro: 40.4, Females in Murfreesboro: 45.6)
Murfreesboro Males Under 20: 13%
Murfreesboro Females Under 20: 11%
Murfreesboro Males 20 to 40: 10%
Murfreesboro Females 20 to 40: 12%
Murfreesboro Males 40 to 60: 13%
Murfreesboro Females 40 to 60: 15%
Murfreesboro Males Over 60: 10%
Murfreesboro Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Household Average Size: 2.22 people
Murfreesboro Median Household Income: $ 29,716
Murfreesboro Median Value of Homes: $ 70,500
Law Enforcement in Murfreesboro
Reported crimes in the Murfreesboro area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 795
Burglary: 21
Larceny-theft: 104
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,312
Murfreesboro Location Information
Elevation: 75 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Murfreesboro
Como 6.4 Miles
Severn 7.1 Miles
Conway 7.3 Miles
Winton 9.8 Miles
Woodland 10.0 Miles
Boykins 11.3 Miles
Cofield 12.1 Miles
Branchville 12.2 Miles
Ahoskie 12.5 Miles
Newsoms 12.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Murfreesboro
(Population 100,000+)
Portsmouth 52.1 Miles
Newport News 52.5 Miles
Chesapeake 52.6 Miles
Norfolk 53.1 Miles
Hampton 58.3 Miles
Virginia Beach 68.4 Miles
Richmond 79.4 Miles
Raleigh 97.7 Miles
Durham 105.1 Miles
Fayetteville 138.6 Miles
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Facts
Unlike urine tests, breath-alcohol tests do detect and measure current alcohol levels. The subject blows into a breath-alcohol test device, and the results are given as a number, known as the Blood Alcohol Concentration, which shows the level of alcohol in the blood at the time the test was taken. In the U.S. Department of Transportation regulations, an alcohol level of 0.04 is high enough to stop someone from performing a safety-sensitive task for that day. Young brains are more susceptible to alcohol damage than fully matured brains. Alcohol shrinks memory signals much more quickly (at a lower dosage) in adolescent brains than in the adult brain, and reduces memory acquisition. Those exposed to alcohol in adolescence show a reduced ability to learn when compared with those exposed to alcohol in adulthood. Cannabis dependent users have been shown to have a significantly increased likelihood of reporting a wide range of respiratory symptoms and exhibiting decreased lung functioning. In a nationally representative sample of 6728 adults, cannabis use was associated with a number of problems including bronchitis, coughing, phlegm production, and wheezing, even after controlling for age, tobacco use, and asthma. Given that only 16 percent of the sample used cannabis on a daily basis, it is likely that the range of respiratory problems is even greater in a cannabis dependent population. Chemical residues and waste generated in the manufacturing of methamphetamine pose a serious danger to the environment. This waste is often poured down the drain, into storm sewers, or into crudely dug pits in the ground. These chemicals can leach into the soil and groundwater and cause contamination for many years. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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