




Wilson, North Carolina
Wilson, NC Profile
Wilson, NC, population 44,405 , is located
in North Carolina's Wilson county,
about 40.7 miles from Raleigh and 58.2 miles from Durham.
In the 90's the population of Wilson has grown by about 20%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wilson has been growing at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wilson area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the North Carolina average.
Wilson Statistics
Wilson Gender Information
Males in Wilson: 20,783 (47%)
Females in Wilson: 23,622 (53%)
As % of Population in Wilson
Race Diversity in Wilson
White: 47%
African American: 48%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Wilson
Age Diversity in Wilson
Median Age in Wilson: 35.1 (Males in Wilson: 33.0, Females in Wilson: 37.0)
Wilson Males Under 20: 15%
Wilson Females Under 20: 14%
Wilson Males 20 to 40: 14%
Wilson Females 20 to 40: 15%
Wilson Males 40 to 60: 12%
Wilson Females 40 to 60: 13%
Wilson Males Over 60: 7%
Wilson Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Wilson
Wilson Household Average Size: 2.47 people
Wilson Median Household Income: $ 31,169
Wilson Median Value of Homes: $ 90,900
Law Enforcement in Wilson
Reported crimes in the Wilson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 18
Robbery: 87
Aggravated assault: 138
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 532
Burglary: 552
Larceny-theft: 1,688
Motor vehicle theft: 184
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,265
Wilson Location Information
Elevation: 130 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 18.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wilson
Black Creek 6.0 Miles
Elm City 6.6 Miles
Lucama 7.4 Miles
Sims 8.5 Miles
Saratoga 9.1 Miles
Stantonsburg 9.5 Miles
Sharpsburg 11.2 Miles
Bailey 12.1 Miles
Eureka 12.5 Miles
Fremont 12.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wilson
(Population 100,000+)
Raleigh 40.7 Miles
Durham 58.2 Miles
Fayetteville 71.3 Miles
Greensboro 107.9 Miles
Portsmouth 118.6 Miles
Chesapeake 118.9 Miles
Norfolk 119.7 Miles
Newport News 120.1 Miles
Hampton 125.9 Miles
Richmond 129.2 Miles
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Facts
Cigarettes. Smoking among teenagers continues to decline from peak levels in the mid-1990s, although more slowly than in the past 8 years. Lifetime and current abuse of cigarettes declined among 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders. Lifetime cigarette abuse dropped 19.5 percent, from 49.1 to 39.5 percent, and current abuse fell 20.3 percent, from 20.3 to 16.1 percent. Because evidence has shown Ecstasy users are likely to use other drugs, including marijuana, the researchers say they are vulnerable to a myriad of memory afflictions which may represent a 'time bomb' of cognitive problems for later life. Heroin is an opiate synthesized from morphine. Originally produced in 1874, it was thought to be not only nonaddictive but useful as a cure for respiratory illness and morphine addiction, and capable of relieving morphine withdrawal symptoms. Later it was discovered to have the same pharmacologic effects as morphine and to be just as addictive. In many parts of the world, it is used as an analgesic (for relief of pain), particularly for the terminally ill. Although in the United States the manufacture and importation of the drug are prohibited and it is not used medically, heroin predominates in illicit narcotics traffic because it provides more potency for less bulk than morphine and is thus easier to smuggle. Women who abuse drugs can also damage the health of their unborn children. For example, a woman who smokes marijuana during pregnancy can put the fetus at risk for a host of dangerous problems, such as low birth weight, developmental difficulties, and even Drug Addiction. Similarly, a woman who drinks alcohol while pregnant�perhaps before she even realizes she's pregnant�can cause heart defects, growth retardation, and serious neurological injury to the fetus (commonly known as fetal alcohol syndrome, or FAS). |
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.
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.
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.
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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