




New Ellenton, South Carolina
New Ellenton, SC Profile
New Ellenton, SC, population 2,250 , is located
in South Carolina's Aiken county,
about 17.0 miles from Augusta and 54.8 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of New Ellenton has declined by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of New Ellenton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the New Ellenton area were lower than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.
New Ellenton Statistics
New Ellenton Gender Information
Males in New Ellenton: 1,077 (48%)
Females in New Ellenton: 1,173 (52%)
As % of Population in New Ellenton
Race Diversity in New Ellenton
White: 61%
African American: 36%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in New Ellenton
Age Diversity in New Ellenton
Median Age in New Ellenton: 38.8 (Males in New Ellenton: 37.6, Females in New Ellenton: 40.1)
New Ellenton Males Under 20: 14%
New Ellenton Females Under 20: 13%
New Ellenton Males 20 to 40: 12%
New Ellenton Females 20 to 40: 13%
New Ellenton Males 40 to 60: 13%
New Ellenton Females 40 to 60: 14%
New Ellenton Males Over 60: 9%
New Ellenton Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in New Ellenton
New Ellenton Household Average Size: 2.54 people
New Ellenton Median Household Income: $ 38,125
New Ellenton Median Value of Homes: $ 61,700
Law Enforcement in New Ellenton
Reported crimes in the New Ellenton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 9
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 480
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 45
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,663
New Ellenton Location Information
Elevation: 401 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to New Ellenton
Jackson 8.9 Miles
Aiken 9.8 Miles
Windsor 10.8 Miles
Gloverville 11.0 Miles
Burnettown 11.4 Miles
Clearwater 13.0 Miles
Williston 15.4 Miles
Belvedere 16.8 Miles
Augusta 17.0 Miles
North Augusta 17.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest New Ellenton
(Population 100,000+)
Augusta 17.0 Miles
Columbia 54.8 Miles
Savannah 98.6 Miles
Athens 104.3 Miles
Charlotte 133.8 Miles
Atlanta 157.3 Miles
Fayetteville 196.2 Miles
Winston-Salem 202.5 Miles
Columbus 202.8 Miles
Greensboro 212.6 Miles
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Facts
In the United States, the power to determine and impose penalties for drivers who violate traffic laws is granted to the state. All 50 states have agreed to make it illegal for a person to drive with a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.08% or higher. License suspension or revocation traditionally follows conviction for alcohol-impaired driving. Under a policy called administrative license suspension, licenses are taken before conviction when a driver fails or refuses to take a chemical test. However, in many states, the penalties and fines associated with drunk driving can be mitigated if an alcohol education program is completed. Some states make such programs mandatory before reinstating a license. Normally, these programs offer drunk driving prevention education and evaluate the offender's drinking habits. If the offender is determined to be alcohol dependent, he or she may be ordered to participate in counseling. When a person stops taking, or sharply reduces, the daily amount of oxycodone, severe withdrawal symptoms may occur. These symptoms are similar to those seen in people experiencing morphine withdrawal. To avoid this problem, pain experts slowly reduce the amount of drug the person takes each day. Withdrawal symptoms can be quite uncomfortable when they do occur, but they are not life-threatening. Typical withdrawal symptoms may begin with yawning, restlessness, insomnia, goose flesh (commonly called goose bumps), and anxiety. Within a few hours symptoms worsen, and may include stomach pain, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, muscle aches and pain, fevers, sweating, and runny nose and eyes. Symptoms usually begin within six to eight hours of the last dose of short-acting oxycodone, and 24 to 48 hours after the last dose of long-acting oxycodone (such as OxyContin). Methamphetamine use and production affects not only users and contaminates the environment, but it also affects anyone who comes in contact with a laboratory. As a result, children, child welfare workers, and neighbors may be at risk of the dangerous effects of methamphetamine. Butane is a compressed and odorless gas, is sold in canisters about the size of hair spray or spray-paint cans. This dangerous chemical is used for refueling cigarette lighters. Inhaling butane often cause a brief high, followed by a blackout. Most people who sniff butane become unaware of their surroundings, and butane causes many automobile crashes and deaths. |
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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).
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