



Little River, South Carolina
Little River, SC Profile
Little River, SC, population 7,027 , is located
in South Carolina's Horry county,
about 83.0 miles from Fayetteville and 131.3 miles from Raleigh.
In the 90's the population of Little River has grown by about 103%.
Little River Statistics
Little River Gender Information
Males in Little River: 3,380 (48%)
Females in Little River: 3,647 (52%)
As % of Population in Little River
Race Diversity in Little River
White: 91%
African American: 7%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Little River
Age Diversity in Little River
Median Age in Little River: 49.0 (Males in Little River: 49.2, Females in Little River: 48.9)
Little River Males Under 20: 8%
Little River Females Under 20: 9%
Little River Males 20 to 40: 10%
Little River Females 20 to 40: 11%
Little River Males 40 to 60: 14%
Little River Females 40 to 60: 16%
Little River Males Over 60: 16%
Little River Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Little River
Little River Household Average Size: 2.14 people
Little River Median Household Income: $ 40,427
Little River Median Value of Homes: $ 118,000
Little River Location Information
Elevation: 25 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Little River
Carolina Shores 2.7 Miles
Calabash 2.9 Miles
North Myrtle Beach 5.5 Miles
Sunset Beach 5.9 Miles
Atlantic Beach 7.6 Miles
Briarcliffe Acres 9.6 Miles
Ocean Isle Beach 10.9 Miles
Shallotte 14.8 Miles
Holden Beach 18.0 Miles
Myrtle Beach 20.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Little River
(Population 100,000+)
Fayetteville 83.0 Miles
Raleigh 131.3 Miles
Columbia 139.2 Miles
Durham 147.6 Miles
Charlotte 157.8 Miles
Greensboro 166.1 Miles
Winston-Salem 179.6 Miles
Savannah 190.0 Miles
Augusta 195.4 Miles
Chesapeake 242.7 Miles
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Facts
Nearly half of the alcohol-impaired motorcyclists killed each year are 40 or older, and motorcyclists ages 40-44 have the highest percentage of fatalities with BACs of 0.08% or greater. Methampheta-mine (also called METHEDRINE) is a potent PSYCHOMOTOR STIMULANT with a chemical structure similar to AMPHETAMINE. Methamphetamine's stimulant effects on the central nervous system are more pronounced than those of amphetamine, while its peripheral effects (e.g., cardiovascular and gastrointestinal) are less marked. Like amphetamine, it causes increased activity, increased talkativeness, more energy and less fatigue, decreased food in-take, and a general sense of well-being. Injecting the drug intravenously results in the production of a "rush," described by some as the best part of the drug effect. Methamphetamine is more soluble than DEXTROAMPHETAMINE, and, when available, of this group is generally the illicit user's drug of choice for intravenous injection—although dextroamphetamine dissolves sufficiently to permit intravenous use. Barbiturates are taken by mouth. Injecting the drug is a rare practice among barbiturate abusers. Barbiturates come in brightly colored capsules, with street names such as blue birds, blue clouds, yellow jackets, red devils, sleepers, pink ladies, and Christmas trees. The term "goofball" refers to barbiturates in general. The accompanying table lists the common barbiturates and their trade names. Ecstasy's long, complicated scientific name refers to the various parts of its molecule. A particular group of atoms, in a specific arrangement, make up the ecstasy molecule. The drug begins with an N-methyl group of carbon and hydrogen atoms, attached to a nitrogen-containing compound. A methylene bridge attaches more carbon, with "dioxy," or two oxygen atoms as part of the bridge. The molecule becomes more complex with attachments of benzene, propane, another chain of carbon and hydrogen atoms, and an amino group. Drawn out on a blackboard, the molecule looks like an answer on an advanced chemistry test. In its pure form, ecstasy is a white powder. If the powder is light brown in color, it is impure. The MDMA molecule does not occur in any living organism. It must be created in a laboratory by a process known as "synthesis." The process of creating ecstasy is fairly simple for chemists, and it is inexpensive to make. Pills that are manufactured for pennies apiece can sell in the illegal drug market for $15 to $40 per dose. A vast underground network of laboratories, most of them in Europe, supply a cunning army of smugglers who bring the pills to the United Kingdom and the United States. Pills bought on the street might not contain pure ecstasy, however. Dosages vary widely. So do the ingredients in the illegal pills. Some might contain caffeine or dextromethorphan, others might have powerful hallucinogens. Occasionally the pills have nothing in them at all but sugar or aspirin. The old phrase "buyer beware" applies to any illegal drug purchased on the street. |
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.
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.
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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