




Murphy, North Carolina
Murphy, NC Profile
Murphy, NC, population 1,568 , is located
in North Carolina's Cherokee county,
about 60.7 miles from Knoxville and 72.2 miles from Chattanooga.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Murphy has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Murphy area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the North Carolina average.
Murphy Statistics
Murphy Gender Information
Males in Murphy: 730 (47%)
Females in Murphy: 838 (53%)
As % of Population in Murphy
Race Diversity in Murphy
White: 90%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Murphy
Age Diversity in Murphy
Median Age in Murphy: 42.8 (Males in Murphy: 37.5, Females in Murphy: 48.0)
Murphy Males Under 20: 12%
Murphy Females Under 20: 10%
Murphy Males 20 to 40: 13%
Murphy Females 20 to 40: 11%
Murphy Males 40 to 60: 11%
Murphy Females 40 to 60: 13%
Murphy Males Over 60: 11%
Murphy Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Murphy
Murphy Household Average Size: 2.13 people
Murphy Median Household Income: $ 24,952
Murphy Median Value of Homes: $ 73,900
Law Enforcement in Murphy
Reported crimes in the Murphy area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 506
Burglary: 16
Larceny-theft: 79
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,574
Murphy Location Information
Elevation: 1,583 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Murphy
Hayesville 12.6 Miles
Andrews 14.3 Miles
Young Harris 15.1 Miles
Blairsville 15.2 Miles
Hiawassee 18.4 Miles
Morganton 19.3 Miles
Ducktown 20.0 Miles
Copperhill 20.2 Miles
McCaysville 20.3 Miles
Robbinsville 20.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Murphy
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 60.7 Miles
Chattanooga 72.2 Miles
Athens 86.4 Miles
Atlanta 94.8 Miles
Huntsville 146.8 Miles
Augusta 162.4 Miles
Nashville 171.6 Miles
Charlotte 180.7 Miles
Columbia 186.7 Miles
Columbus 189.8 Miles
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Facts
One of the reasons meth is such a threat in rural America is because it is cheap and easy to make. Drugs that can be bought over the counter at local stores are mixed with other common ingredients to make meth. Small labs to cook the drug can be set up on tables in kitchens, countertops, garages or just about anywhere. Although superlabs, operated by sophisticated traffickers still supply the majority of meth, these smaller tabletop labs have increased exponentially in the last decade, setting an alarming trend. The Federal Drug Enforcement Administration announced in April that OxyContin may have played a role in 464 deaths across the Country in 2000 to 2001. Meth use has moved beyond the traditional subcultures of users, such as bikers, gay men, and blue-collar, white males to college students, professionals, minorities, and especially women. It has also been encouraged by the use of less-potent legal stimulants associated with all-night “rave” dance parties popular in recent years. Faith based residential programs represent a major percentage of low cost and free programs on offer today, although secular programs do also exist at low cost. Faith based programs may also exist within the domain of very high cost private rehabs. Christian rehabs emphasize spiritual healing in the treatment of addiction, and in doing so generally use a modified version of the 12 steps of AA, called the Christian 12 steps. They also emphasize prayer, bible study and religious counseling as a comprehensive spiritual solution to the problems of the flesh. Christian rehabs may also offer secular and pharmacological therapies, such as cognitive education, group addictions therapy and relapse preventing medications. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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