




Lake City, South Carolina
Lake City, SC Profile
Lake City, SC, population 6,478 , is located
in South Carolina's Florence county,
about 74.0 miles from Columbia and 95.8 miles from Fayetteville.
In the 90's the population of Lake City has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lake City has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lake City area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.
Lake City Statistics
Lake City Gender Information
Males in Lake City: 2,873 (44%)
Females in Lake City: 3,605 (56%)
As % of Population in Lake City
Race Diversity in Lake City
White: 27%
African American: 71%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lake City
Age Diversity in Lake City
Median Age in Lake City: 34.2 (Males in Lake City: 29.7, Females in Lake City: 37.1)
Lake City Males Under 20: 17%
Lake City Females Under 20: 16%
Lake City Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lake City Females 20 to 40: 14%
Lake City Males 40 to 60: 11%
Lake City Females 40 to 60: 14%
Lake City Males Over 60: 6%
Lake City Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Lake City
Lake City Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Lake City Median Household Income: $ 22,534
Lake City Median Value of Homes: $ 53,600
Law Enforcement in Lake City
Reported crimes in the Lake City area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 13
Aggravated assault: 73
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,394
Burglary: 146
Larceny-theft: 585
Motor vehicle theft: 22
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 11,411
Lake City Location Information
Elevation: 77 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake City
Scranton 3.3 Miles
Coward 7.1 Miles
Olanta 11.1 Miles
Pamplico 13.7 Miles
Kingstree 14.7 Miles
Turbeville 15.2 Miles
Stuckey 17.0 Miles
Shiloh 17.1 Miles
Johnsonville 18.0 Miles
Hemingway 19.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lake City
(Population 100,000+)
Columbia 74.0 Miles
Fayetteville 95.8 Miles
Charlotte 112.4 Miles
Augusta 130.7 Miles
Raleigh 146.0 Miles
Savannah 146.2 Miles
Greensboro 152.3 Miles
Durham 154.7 Miles
Winston-Salem 156.6 Miles
Athens 208.0 Miles
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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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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