




Wingate, North Carolina
Wingate, NC Profile
Wingate, NC, population 2,406 , is located
in North Carolina's Union county,
about 27.9 miles from Charlotte and 75.8 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of Wingate has declined by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wingate has been growing at an annual rate of 3.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wingate area were higher than North Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the North Carolina average.
Wingate Statistics
Wingate Gender Information
Males in Wingate: 1,165 (48%)
Females in Wingate: 1,241 (52%)
As % of Population in Wingate
Race Diversity in Wingate
White: 70%
African American: 26%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Wingate
Age Diversity in Wingate
Median Age in Wingate: 23.0 (Males in Wingate: 22.6, Females in Wingate: 24.1)
Wingate Males Under 20: 16%
Wingate Females Under 20: 16%
Wingate Males 20 to 40: 21%
Wingate Females 20 to 40: 19%
Wingate Males 40 to 60: 8%
Wingate Females 40 to 60: 9%
Wingate Males Over 60: 4%
Wingate Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Wingate
Wingate Household Average Size: 2.46 people
Wingate Median Household Income: $ 33,750
Wingate Median Value of Homes: $ 99,800
Law Enforcement in Wingate
Reported crimes in the Wingate area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 344
Burglary: 32
Larceny-theft: 82
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,667
Wingate Location Information
Elevation: 576 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wingate
Marshville 4.7 Miles
Monroe 5.7 Miles
Unionville 7.9 Miles
Peachland 10.5 Miles
Lake Park 12.7 Miles
Mineral Springs 12.8 Miles
Wesley Chapel 12.9 Miles
Hemby Bridge 13.8 Miles
Indian Trail 14.0 Miles
Polkton 14.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wingate
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 27.9 Miles
Columbia 75.8 Miles
Winston-Salem 78.0 Miles
Greensboro 83.9 Miles
Fayetteville 89.1 Miles
Durham 111.8 Miles
Raleigh 115.7 Miles
Augusta 136.3 Miles
Athens 181.4 Miles
Savannah 204.1 Miles
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Facts
Marijuana was not covered under the Harrison Act, though various state and local statutes required a prescription for distribution. Federal efforts to regulate the use of the drug developed during the 1920s and 1930s, culminating in the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 (P.L. 75-238). The Act required a sizeable transfer tax for all marijuana sales. In 2000 the most recent year for which data are available, there were 601,563 drug-related emergency department episodes reported through DAWN. On average, 1.8 drugs were reported per episode for a total of 1,099,306 drug mentions. These figures are similar to results for 1999. How can you tell if a friend has a drinking problem? Sometimes it's tough to tell. But there are signs you can look for. If your friend has one or more of the following warning signs, he or she may have a problem with alcohol: Problems remembering things they recently said or did. Getting drunk on a regular basis. Lying about how much alcohol he or she is using. Believing that alcohol is necessary to have fun. Having frequent hangovers. Feeling run-down, depressed, or even suicidal. Having "blackouts"--forgetting what he or she did while drinking. Having problems at school or getting in trouble with the law. Estimates put the value of the marijuana industry to the British Columbia Economy at anywhere between $2 billion and $10 billion, making it one of British Colombia's top three industries. |
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).
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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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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