




Rock Hill, South Carolina
Rock Hill, SC Profile
Rock Hill, SC, population 49,765 , is located
in South Carolina's York county,
about 23.3 miles from Charlotte and 63.9 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of Rock Hill has grown by about 20%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rock Hill has been growing at an annual rate of 3.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Rock Hill area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the South Carolina average.
Rock Hill Statistics
Rock Hill Gender Information
Males in Rock Hill: 22,790 (46%)
Females in Rock Hill: 26,975 (54%)
As % of Population in Rock Hill
Race Diversity in Rock Hill
White: 59%
African American: 37%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Rock Hill
Age Diversity in Rock Hill
Median Age in Rock Hill: 31.0 (Males in Rock Hill: 30.2, Females in Rock Hill: 31.8)
Rock Hill Males Under 20: 14%
Rock Hill Females Under 20: 15%
Rock Hill Males 20 to 40: 16%
Rock Hill Females 20 to 40: 18%
Rock Hill Males 40 to 60: 10%
Rock Hill Females 40 to 60: 12%
Rock Hill Males Over 60: 5%
Rock Hill Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Rock Hill
Rock Hill Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Rock Hill Median Household Income: $ 37,336
Rock Hill Median Value of Homes: $ 90,100
Law Enforcement in Rock Hill
Reported crimes in the Rock Hill area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 4
Forcible rape: 39
Robbery: 135
Aggravated assault: 640
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,484
Burglary: 623
Larceny-theft: 2,206
Motor vehicle theft: 248
Arson: 18
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,581
Rock Hill Location Information
Elevation: 667 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 23.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rock Hill
Lesslie 4.6 Miles
India Hook 5.7 Miles
Riverview 6.0 Miles
Newport 6.2 Miles
Tega Cay 6.9 Miles
Ft Mill 7.3 Miles
McConnells 12.1 Miles
Lake Wylie 12.7 Miles
Marvin 12.8 Miles
York 13.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rock Hill
(Population 100,000+)
Charlotte 23.3 Miles
Columbia 63.9 Miles
Winston-Salem 92.4 Miles
Greensboro 105.5 Miles
Augusta 114.3 Miles
Fayetteville 122.0 Miles
Durham 140.8 Miles
Raleigh 146.8 Miles
Athens 149.8 Miles
Knoxville 178.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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