



Jefferson, South Carolina
Jefferson, SC Profile
Jefferson, SC, population 704 , is located
in South Carolina's Chesterfield county,
about 47.5 miles from Charlotte and 58.1 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of Jefferson has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jefferson has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Jefferson Statistics
Jefferson Gender Information
Males in Jefferson: 329 (47%)
Females in Jefferson: 375 (53%)
As % of Population in Jefferson
Race Diversity in Jefferson
White: 62%
African American: 35%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Jefferson
Age Diversity in Jefferson
Median Age in Jefferson: 35.2 (Males in Jefferson: 31.5, Females in Jefferson: 37.8)
Jefferson Males Under 20: 17%
Jefferson Females Under 20: 13%
Jefferson Males 20 to 40: 11%
Jefferson Females 20 to 40: 15%
Jefferson Males 40 to 60: 11%
Jefferson Females 40 to 60: 13%
Jefferson Males Over 60: 7%
Jefferson Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Jefferson
Jefferson Household Average Size: 2.38 people
Jefferson Median Household Income: $ 24,821
Jefferson Median Value of Homes: $ 58,100
Jefferson Location Information
Elevation: 454 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jefferson
Pageland 8.5 Miles
Mt Croghan 12.3 Miles
Kershaw 13.0 Miles
Ruby 13.4 Miles
McBee 14.6 Miles
Bethune 16.4 Miles
Heath Springs 16.8 Miles
Chesterfield 18.1 Miles
Elgin 18.8 Miles
Patrick 20.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jefferson
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 47.5 Miles
Columbia 58.1 Miles
Fayetteville 90.1 Miles
Winston-Salem 100.6 Miles
Greensboro 104.0 Miles
Augusta 122.1 Miles
Durham 125.4 Miles
Raleigh 125.7 Miles
Athens 177.3 Miles
Savannah 182.2 Miles
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Facts
From 1999 to 2000, mentions of heroin increased 15 percent, mentions of amphetamines increased 37 percent and those for methamphetamines increased by 29 percent. Cases of alcohol in combination with other drugs, cocaine and marijuana, were unchanged. Several newer substances of abuse had substantial increases from 1999 to 2000: ecstasy (MDMA) went up 58 percent and PCP went up 48 percent. By looking at these numbers, one can begin to see how DAWN helps health experts and policymakers understand emerging trends in drug abuse. The MTF survey, launched in 1975, measures drug, alcohol, and cigarette abuse and attitudes about use among 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders nationwide. Funded by NIDA, the survey has been conducted annually since its inception by the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research. Now in its 30th year, MTF questions and analyses have changed with informational needs—for example, expanding the list of drugs, analyzing data for all three grades combined, tracking students' attitudes toward drug abuse, and examining the impact of antidrug advertising. The 2004 State of Maryland Adolescent Survey indicates that 13.5 percent of the State’s licensed adolescent drivers reported driving under the influence of marijuana on three or more occasions. In the United States, the public cost of alcohol-induced traffic incidents is estimated to be around $114.3 billion. This includes $51.1 billion in monetary costs and roughly $62.3 billion in life losses. The driver is not the only one financially affected in these situations; people other than the drunk driver pay around $71.6 billion for alcohol-related crashes. There are many factors related to drunk driving that people do not realize at the time of conviction. Some drunk driving-related fees include court costs, attorney fees, bail fees, driving under the influence education programs, and car towing or impounding. The aforementioned mandatory drunk driving education program can cost between $1,500 and $2,500. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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.
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