



Gambier, Ohio
Gambier, OH Profile
Gambier, OH, population 1,871 , is located
in Ohio's Knox county,
about 42.8 miles from Columbus and 67.1 miles from Akron.
In the 90's the population of Gambier has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gambier has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Gambier Statistics
Gambier Gender Information
Males in Gambier: 847 (45%)
Females in Gambier: 1,024 (55%)
As % of Population in Gambier
Race Diversity in Gambier
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Gambier
Age Diversity in Gambier
Median Age in Gambier: 20.7 (Males in Gambier: 21.0, Females in Gambier: 20.5)
Gambier Males Under 20: 18%
Gambier Females Under 20: 23%
Gambier Males 20 to 40: 20%
Gambier Females 20 to 40: 24%
Gambier Males 40 to 60: 4%
Gambier Females 40 to 60: 5%
Gambier Males Over 60: 3%
Gambier Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Gambier
Gambier Household Average Size: 2.03 people
Gambier Median Household Income: $ 51,964
Gambier Median Value of Homes: $ 109,400
Gambier Location Information
Elevation: 1,080 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gambier
Mt Vernon 4.8 Miles
Martinsburg 7.7 Miles
Danville 8.8 Miles
Utica 10.2 Miles
Fredericktown 10.5 Miles
St Louisville 14.1 Miles
Butler 14.8 Miles
Sparta 16.0 Miles
Centerburg 16.5 Miles
Chesterville 16.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gambier
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 42.8 Miles
Akron 67.1 Miles
Cleveland 85.9 Miles
Dayton 104.1 Miles
Toledo 107.7 Miles
Pittsburgh 126.5 Miles
Cincinnati 138.0 Miles
Detroit 139.4 Miles
Livonia 146.5 Miles
Ann Arbor 148.2 Miles
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Facts
Those who struggle with drug addiction don't set out to destroy themselves and everyone and everything in their path--rather, these disastrous consequences are the effect of the vicious cycle of addiction. For many, drugs seem to be a means of averting emotional and/or physical pain by providing the user with a temporary and illusionary escape from or way to cope with life's realities. In fact, more problems--often life-shattering ones--are created by using drugs. Over time, a person's ability to choose not to take drugs can become compromised. Soon enough, the person rationalizes the need to use consistently and will do anything to get high. Drug addiction is complex. It's characterized by compulsive--at times uncontrollable--drug craving, seeking, and use that persists even in the face of extremely negative consequences. For many people, drug addiction becomes chronic, with relapses possible even after long periods of abstinence. Individuals in stable marriages have the lowest incidence of lifetime prevalence of alcoholism ( 8.9%) as opposed to co-habiting adults who have never been married (29.2%). According to the NHTSA, vehicle accidents are the leading cause of death among young people age 16 to 20. It is generally accepted that because teens are the least experienced drivers as a group, they have a higher risk of being involved in an accident compared with more experienced drivers. When this lack of experience is combined with the use of marijuana or other substances that impact cognitive and motor abilities, the results can be tragic. Electronic monitoring allows a drunk driving offender who is sentenced to jail time to serve the time at home instead of in prison. Generally speaking, the offender is allowed to go to school or work as long as curfew is obeyed. The individual is also permitted to go to Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings, court appearances, court-ordered education classes, and any other places required as part of probation. The time spent wearing an electronic monitoring device is usually equal to the length of the jail sentence, but in some cases, it could be longer. One exception to this rule is in states where a minimum of 24 hours in jail is required for a DUI conviction. The offender may receive 15 days of electronic monitoring to replace the minimum jail sentence if time in prison poses a serious risk to the person's physical or mental state. There is an additional electronic monitoring device that is sometimes used in drunk driving cases. It is called SCRAM, or Secure Continuous Remote Alcohol Monitor. This device is used to monitor offenders whose probation requires that they remain alcohol-free. It is worn on the ankle or wrist and detects alcohol excretion from the skin by sampling the user's sweat and measuring his or her blood alcohol content level. This device is a fairly new method, but it has already monitored over 20,000 offenders. |
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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.
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