




Westport, North Carolina
Westport, NC Profile
Westport, NC, population 2,006 , is located
in North Carolina's Lincoln county,
about 20.4 miles from Charlotte and 58.4 miles from Winston-Salem.
In the 90's the population of Westport has grown by about 57%.
Westport Statistics
Westport Gender Information
Males in Westport: 1,010 (50%)
Females in Westport: 996 (50%)
As % of Population in Westport
Race Diversity in Westport
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Westport
Age Diversity in Westport
Median Age in Westport: 42.5 (Males in Westport: 42.1, Females in Westport: 43.0)
Westport Males Under 20: 13%
Westport Females Under 20: 11%
Westport Males 20 to 40: 10%
Westport Females 20 to 40: 11%
Westport Males 40 to 60: 18%
Westport Females 40 to 60: 19%
Westport Males Over 60: 9%
Westport Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Westport
Westport Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Westport Median Household Income: $ 81,232
Westport Median Value of Homes: $ 248,200
Westport Location Information
Elevation: 820 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Westport
Lake Norman of Catawba 6.0 Miles
Lowesville 6.1 Miles
Cornelius 6.8 Miles
Davidson 7.3 Miles
Sherrills Ford 8.3 Miles
Huntersville 9.9 Miles
Mooresville 11.1 Miles
Stanley 11.9 Miles
Boger City 13.3 Miles
Maiden 14.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Westport
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 20.4 Miles
Winston-Salem 58.4 Miles
Greensboro 77.4 Miles
Columbia 103.8 Miles
Durham 121.6 Miles
Fayetteville 122.6 Miles
Raleigh 132.9 Miles
Augusta 151.5 Miles
Knoxville 168.2 Miles
Athens 173.0 Miles
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Facts
What problems are faced by babies whose mothers used cocaine during pregnancy? We do not know all of the special problems that these children will face. Some, but not all, studies suggest that they may have a greater-than-normal chance of dying of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS). The cocaine, in conjunction with other poor health practices that often accompany cocaine use, may contribute to these deaths. Clear communication by parents about the negative effects of alcohol, as well as about their expectations regarding drug use, have been found to significantly decrease alcohol use in teens. Adequate parental supervision has also been found to be a deterrent to alcohol use in youth. Alcohol, and other drug use, has been found to occur most often between the hours of 3 and 6 p.m., immediately after school and prior to parents' arrival at home from work. Teen participation in extracurricular activities has therefore been revealed to be an important measure in preventing use of alcohol in this age group. Parents can also help educate teens about appropriate coping and stress-management strategies. For example, 15- to 16-year-olds who use religion to cope with stress tend to use drugs significantly less often and have less problems as a result of drinking than their peers who do not use religion to cope. GHB and Rohypnol are inexpensive, which has made them increasingly popular at raves and with younger users. Approximately 45,000 women in this country used cocaine during pregnancy in 1992, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. Cocaine is a dangerous drug for unborn babies. While earlier predictions that many cocaine-exposed babies would be severely brain damaged have not come true, these babies still face many health problems, ranging from subtle to life-threatening. |
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 Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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