




Mccormick, South Carolina
McCormick, SC Profile
McCormick, SC, population 1,489 , is located
in South Carolina's McCormick county,
about 35.7 miles from Augusta and 62.3 miles from Athens.
Through the 90's McCormick's population has declined by about 10%.
It is estimated that in recent years McCormick's population has been growing at an annual rate of 24.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the McCormick area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.
Mccormick Statistics
Mccormick Gender Information
Males in Mccormick: 652 (44%)
Females in Mccormick: 837 (56%)
As % of Population in Mccormick
Race Diversity in Mccormick
White: 33%
African American: 64%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Mccormick
Age Diversity in Mccormick
Median Age in Mccormick: 40.9 (Males in Mccormick: 39.9, Females in Mccormick: 42.1)
Mccormick Males Under 20: 13%
Mccormick Females Under 20: 14%
Mccormick Males 20 to 40: 9%
Mccormick Females 20 to 40: 12%
Mccormick Males 40 to 60: 13%
Mccormick Females 40 to 60: 16%
Mccormick Males Over 60: 9%
Mccormick Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Mccormick
Mccormick Household Average Size: 2.24 people
Mccormick Median Household Income: $ 19,688
Mccormick Median Value of Homes: $ 50,600
Law Enforcement in Mccormick
Reported crimes in the McCormick area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 16
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 931
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 87
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,207
Mccormick Location Information
Elevation: 520 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mccormick
Plum Branch 4.9 Miles
Troy 5.1 Miles
Parksville 9.8 Miles
Bradley 9.8 Miles
Willington 10.7 Miles
Modoc 13.4 Miles
Lincolnton 13.6 Miles
Mt Carmel 13.9 Miles
Promised Land 15.2 Miles
Clarks Hill 18.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mccormick
(Population 100,000+)
Augusta 35.7 Miles
Athens 62.3 Miles
Columbia 72.5 Miles
Atlanta 120.9 Miles
Charlotte 122.8 Miles
Savannah 144.3 Miles
Knoxville 169.0 Miles
Columbus 185.5 Miles
Chattanooga 188.9 Miles
Winston-Salem 190.6 Miles
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Facts
Besides decreases in drug use among persons aged 12-17, the NSDUH data also showed past-month illegal use of prescription psychotherapeutics fall, from 3.6% in 2004 to 3.3% in 2005. In addition, past-month illegal use of inhalants and hallucinogens each remained the same, at 1.2% and 0.8%, respectively. For cocaine use, however, there was a slight increase in past-month use in the 12-17 age group, from 0.5% to 0.6%. Government trend-watchers say Rohypnol is south Florida's fastest-growing drug problem. High school students who use the drug with alcohol or cocaine make up the greatest proportion of Florida's Rohypnol abusers. In some areas of the country, such as Texas, Rohypnol abuse and illegal sales and distribution of the drug has become prevalent among gang members. The symptoms of substance abuse may be related to its social effects as well as its physical effects. The social effects of substance abuse may include dropping out of school or losing a series of jobs, engaging in fighting and violence in relationships, and legal problems (ranging from driving under the influence to the commission of crimes designed to obtain the money needed to support an expensive drug habit). By abusing drugs, the addicted teen has changed the way his or her brain works. Drug abuse and addiction lead to long-term changes in the brain. These changes cause addicted drug users to lose the ability to control their drug use. |
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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