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Ridgeland, SC Profile
Ridgeland, SC, population 2,518 , is located
in South Carolina's Jasper county,
about 28.3 miles from Savannah and 89.6 miles from Augusta.
In the 90's the population of Ridgeland has grown by about 135%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ridgeland has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ridgeland area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.
Ridgeland Statistics
Ridgeland Gender Information
Males in Ridgeland: 1,855 (74%)
Females in Ridgeland: 663 (26%)
As % of Population in Ridgeland
Race Diversity in Ridgeland
White: 45%
African American: 49%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Ridgeland
Age Diversity in Ridgeland
Median Age in Ridgeland: 32.7 (Males in Ridgeland: 32.5, Females in Ridgeland: 34.7)
Ridgeland Males Under 20: 11%
Ridgeland Females Under 20: 7%
Ridgeland Males 20 to 40: 40%
Ridgeland Females 20 to 40: 8%
Ridgeland Males 40 to 60: 18%
Ridgeland Females 40 to 60: 5%
Ridgeland Males Over 60: 4%
Ridgeland Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Ridgeland
Ridgeland Household Average Size: 2.53 people
Ridgeland Median Household Income: $ 27,679
Ridgeland Median Value of Homes: $ 78,900
Law Enforcement in Ridgeland
Reported crimes in the Ridgeland area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 14
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 991
Burglary: 47
Larceny-theft: 112
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,517
Ridgeland Location Information
Elevation: 62 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ridgeland
Laurel Bay 11.6 Miles
Hardeeville 14.6 Miles
Burton 15.3 Miles
Shell Point 15.8 Miles
Yemassee 16.3 Miles
Port Royal 18.2 Miles
Bluffton 18.3 Miles
Furman 18.4 Miles
Beaufort 18.4 Miles
Rincon 19.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ridgeland
(Population 100,000+)
Savannah 28.3 Miles
Augusta 89.6 Miles
Columbia 105.2 Miles
Jacksonville 153.9 Miles
Athens 172.4 Miles
Charlotte 190.1 Miles
Fayetteville 215.1 Miles
Atlanta 216.0 Miles
Columbus 233.8 Miles
Tallahassee 240.5 Miles
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Facts
Negative trends include: prescription drugs – annual abuse of oxycontin and vicodin continue to raise concern among health care professionals. Abuse of inhalants by 8th-10th graders increased from 15.8 percent to 17.3 percent between 2004 and 2005. The survey also showed that teen’s perceptions of the risks associated with abusing inhalants have declined in the past three years, which suggests a need for increased awareness of the dangerous and often times devastating consequences of abusing inhalants. The structurally related anaesthetic, ketamine ("Special K"), was subsequently developed. It induced a similar state of anaesthesia, but psychedelic reactions are much less severe. It is legally produced in the USA, Russia, Hungary, and other countries, this compound is readily available. Many long term ketamine users report "K-Pains" or "Ketamine cramps" the exact cause of these are unknown but with extended use users report extreme pain in their lower abdomen. Heavy users report a rapid increase in tolerance with extended use and a line which might leave one user passed out may have no effect on a more experienced user. Risk-Taking—Research shows the brain keeps developing well into the twenties, during which time it continues to establish important communication connections and further refines its function. Scientists believe that this lengthy developmental period may help explain some of the behavior which is characteristic of adolescence—such as their propensity to seek out new and potentially dangerous situations. For some teens, thrill-seeking might include experimenting with alcohol. Developmental changes also offer a possible physiological explanation for why teens act so impulsively, often not recognizing that their actions—such as drinking—have consequences. |
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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