



Charleston, South Carolina
Charleston, SC Profile
Charleston, SC, population 96,650 , is located
in South Carolina's Charleston county,
about 83.4 miles from Savannah and 106.0 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of Charleston has grown by about 20%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Charleston has been growing at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Charleston area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.
Charleston Statistics
Charleston Gender Information
Males in Charleston: 45,758 (47%)
Females in Charleston: 50,892 (53%)
As % of Population in Charleston
Race Diversity in Charleston
White: 63%
African American: 34%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Charleston
Age Diversity in Charleston
Median Age in Charleston: 33.2 (Males in Charleston: 31.1, Females in Charleston: 35.2)
Charleston Males Under 20: 13%
Charleston Females Under 20: 13%
Charleston Males 20 to 40: 17%
Charleston Females 20 to 40: 17%
Charleston Males 40 to 60: 11%
Charleston Females 40 to 60: 13%
Charleston Males Over 60: 7%
Charleston Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Charleston
Charleston Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Charleston Median Household Income: $ 35,295
Charleston Median Value of Homes: $ 137,800
Law Enforcement in Charleston
Reported crimes in the Charleston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 15
Forcible rape: 33
Robbery: 245
Aggravated assault: 586
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 881
Burglary: 888
Larceny-theft: 3,572
Motor vehicle theft: 562
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,034
Charleston Location Information
Elevation: 118 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 43.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 8.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Charleston
Mt Pleasant 4.2 Miles
Sullivan's Island 5.6 Miles
Charleston">North Charleston 6.0 Miles
Isle of Palms 7.9 Miles
Folly Beach 8.4 Miles
Hanahan 11.2 Miles
Kiawah Island 14.7 Miles
Goose Creek 15.3 Miles
Ladson 17.8 Miles
Hollywood 18.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Charleston
(Population 100,000+)
Savannah 83.4 Miles
Columbia 106.0 Miles
Augusta 127.8 Miles
Fayetteville 168.6 Miles
Charlotte 177.4 Miles
Jacksonville 197.3 Miles
Athens 215.3 Miles
Raleigh 220.0 Miles
Greensboro 228.1 Miles
Durham 230.2 Miles
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Facts
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Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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).
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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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