




Wellston, Ohio
Wellston, OH Profile
Wellston, OH, population 6,078 , is located
in Ohio's Jackson county,
about 63.0 miles from Columbus and 98.9 miles from Dayton.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wellston has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Wellston Statistics
Wellston Gender Information
Males in Wellston: 2,855 (47%)
Females in Wellston: 3,223 (53%)
As % of Population in Wellston
Race Diversity in Wellston
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Wellston
Age Diversity in Wellston
Median Age in Wellston: 35.5 (Males in Wellston: 33.6, Females in Wellston: 37.3)
Wellston Males Under 20: 15%
Wellston Females Under 20: 15%
Wellston Males 20 to 40: 13%
Wellston Females 20 to 40: 14%
Wellston Males 40 to 60: 12%
Wellston Females 40 to 60: 13%
Wellston Males Over 60: 7%
Wellston Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Wellston
Wellston Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Wellston Median Household Income: $ 30,021
Wellston Median Value of Homes: $ 54,100
Wellston Location Information
Elevation: 720 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wellston
Hamden 2.5 Miles
Coalton 4.3 Miles
Jackson 7.4 Miles
McArthur 9.0 Miles
Wilkesville 11.6 Miles
Zaleski 13.2 Miles
Vinton 14.5 Miles
Oak Hill 16.0 Miles
Beaver 16.9 Miles
Rio Grande 18.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wellston
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 63.0 Miles
Dayton 98.9 Miles
Cincinnati 103.2 Miles
Lexington 127.9 Miles
Akron 145.7 Miles
Pittsburgh 162.7 Miles
Cleveland 170.2 Miles
Toledo 183.8 Miles
Louisville 184.3 Miles
Ft Wayne 195.2 Miles
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Facts
The threat of crack, the most dangerous and unpredictable of illegal drugs, has been fuelled by the easy availability of cocaine. During the past ten years, the street prices of both hard and soft drugs have fallen sharply. Cocaine and heroin have declined by nearly a third, while ecstasy has dropped by more than half. In real terms, the figures, compiled by the National Criminal Intelligence Service (NCIS), represent an even sharper fall. While whisky and beer prices have doubled and cigarettes almost tripled in price over the decade, illegal drugs are now often cheaper than a night out in a pub. The cost of LSD, a hallucinogenic drug, is less than a packet of cigarettes. These figures confirm that the increasing resources employed to disrupt the illegal drugs trade are having little impact. Over the past five years, heroin seizures have more than doubled and cocaine seizures have increased five-fold. But Customs and Excise officials accept that they are intercepting only a fraction, probably less than 10%, of the drugs coming into the country. The street prices of drugs have never been lower. Reconnecting Youth Program (RY). RY is a school-based indicated prevention program for high school students with poor school achievement and potential for dropping out. The program goals are to increase school performance, reduce drug use, and learn skills to manage mood and emotions. Alcohol and drug abuse result in a loss of motivation and a lack of interest in activities that were at one time pleasurable. Using excessive amounts of either substance can cause "blackouts," which means the person will not remember conversations or events that took place while under the influence. Furthermore, a person is more likely to engage in risky behaviors while intoxicated, such as driving under the influence, sharing needles, or having unsafe sex. Benzodiazepines also should not be taken by people who have a history of alcohol or drug abuse, stroke or other brain disorder, chronic lung disease, hyperactivity, depression or other mental illness, myasthenia gravis, sleep apnea, epilepsy, porphyria, kidney disease, or liver disease. |
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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 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.
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.
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