




Polkton, North Carolina
Polkton, NC Profile
Polkton, NC, population 1,195 , is located
in North Carolina's Anson county,
about 39.4 miles from Charlotte and 75.0 miles from Fayetteville.
In the 90's the population of Polkton has grown by about 81%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Polkton has been growing at an annual rate of 18.0 percent.
Polkton Statistics
Polkton Gender Information
Males in Polkton: 776 (65%)
Females in Polkton: 419 (35%)
As % of Population in Polkton
Race Diversity in Polkton
White: 40%
African American: 56%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Polkton
Age Diversity in Polkton
Median Age in Polkton: 34.0 (Males in Polkton: 33.3, Females in Polkton: 37.2)
Polkton Males Under 20: 10%
Polkton Females Under 20: 10%
Polkton Males 20 to 40: 34%
Polkton Females 20 to 40: 9%
Polkton Males 40 to 60: 17%
Polkton Females 40 to 60: 9%
Polkton Males Over 60: 5%
Polkton Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Polkton
Polkton Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Polkton Median Household Income: $ 30,329
Polkton Median Value of Homes: $ 45,400
Polkton Location Information
Elevation: 305 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Polkton
Peachland 3.7 Miles
Wadesboro 7.5 Miles
Ansonville 8.5 Miles
Marshville 9.5 Miles
Lilesville 12.6 Miles
Wingate 14.2 Miles
Morven 15.1 Miles
Norwood 15.4 Miles
Mt Croghan 16.5 Miles
Oakboro 16.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Polkton
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 39.4 Miles
Fayetteville 75.0 Miles
Winston-Salem 75.6 Miles
Greensboro 77.2 Miles
Columbia 84.3 Miles
Durham 100.2 Miles
Raleigh 102.7 Miles
Augusta 146.9 Miles
Athens 195.0 Miles
Savannah 208.8 Miles
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Facts
Expectancies—How people view alcohol and its effects also influences their drinking behavior, including whether they begin to drink and how much. An adolescent who expects drinking to be a pleasurable experience is more likely to drink than one who does not. An important area of alcohol research is focusing on how expectancy influences drinking patterns from childhood through adolescence and into young adulthood. Beliefs about alcohol are established very early in life, even before the child begins elementary school. Before age 9, children generally view alcohol negatively and see drinking as bad, with adverse effects. By about age 13, however, their expectancies shift, becoming more positive. As would be expected, adolescents who drink the most also place the greatest emphasis on the positive and arousing effects of alcohol. Statistics gathered by NIDA indicate that prescription drug abuse among girls is significantly increasing. Overall, girls are using illicit drugs at a higher rate than boys in the same age groups. The prescription drugs most likely to be abused by young people of both sexes are opioids. Tranquilizers and stimulants are also highly abused by many young people. Many drug abusers have developed elaborate schemes for obtaining prescription drugs for nonmedical purposes. They are often able to successfully dupe physicians into prescribing drugs, such as opioids, for recreational drug use. Many physicians believe these individuals are in pain and need relief. Organizations such as the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are attempting to educate physicians about the warning sign behaviors associated with these abusers. According to the National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, marijuana is Americas most widely used illegal drug. Nearly 40% the population over the age of 12 has tried pot at least once in their lives and is frequently used by teenagers and young adults. Use of marijuana has increased this last decade and nearly half of all current high school students in the 12th grade have tried pot according to marijuana information. This is of grave concern since marijuana can stunt the emotional, physical and mental development of adolescents. In some instances, if the victim of the drunk driving offense agrees to settle their damages directly with the offender, a civil compromise can be reached. This would require that the offender pay the victim in exchange for a reduced sentence or no sentence at all. It is also preferable for the offender to mitigate, or lessen their level of liability or appearance of guilt. In doing so, the defendant would be able to successfully argue that the crime is deserving of only a misdemeanor conviction as opposed to a felony, saving a lifetime of headaches in the process. Employers and landlords routinely access criminal records. When a felony conviction is discovered, refusal of employment or housing is probable. With misdemeanor offenses, there is usually no need for a grand jury to convene and investigate DUI charges. Also, the offender does not lose some of his or her rights, such as being allowed to serve on a jury, vote, or practice certain professions. |
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.
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.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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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