




Simpsonville, South Carolina
Simpsonville, SC Profile
Simpsonville, SC, population 14,352 , is located
in South Carolina's Greenville county,
about 83.7 miles from Athens and 86.3 miles from Columbia.
In the 90's the population of Simpsonville has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Simpsonville has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Simpsonville area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Carolina average.
Simpsonville Statistics
Simpsonville Gender Information
Males in Simpsonville: 7,065 (49%)
Females in Simpsonville: 7,287 (51%)
As % of Population in Simpsonville
Race Diversity in Simpsonville
White: 83%
African American: 14%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Simpsonville
Age Diversity in Simpsonville
Median Age in Simpsonville: 33.5 (Males in Simpsonville: 32.5, Females in Simpsonville: 34.5)
Simpsonville Males Under 20: 16%
Simpsonville Females Under 20: 15%
Simpsonville Males 20 to 40: 16%
Simpsonville Females 20 to 40: 16%
Simpsonville Males 40 to 60: 13%
Simpsonville Females 40 to 60: 14%
Simpsonville Males Over 60: 4%
Simpsonville Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Simpsonville
Simpsonville Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Simpsonville Median Household Income: $ 47,223
Simpsonville Median Value of Homes: $ 101,800
Law Enforcement in Simpsonville
Reported crimes in the Simpsonville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 57
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 424
Burglary: 91
Larceny-theft: 572
Motor vehicle theft: 20
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,601
Simpsonville Location Information
Elevation: 865 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Simpsonville
Mauldin 4.3 Miles
Fountain Inn 4.7 Miles
Five Forks 4.9 Miles
Gantt 10.6 Miles
Golden Grove 10.8 Miles
Dunean 11.2 Miles
Greenville 11.3 Miles
Reidville 11.8 Miles
Judson 11.9 Miles
Gray Court 12.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Simpsonville
(Population 100,000+)
Athens 83.7 Miles
Columbia 86.3 Miles
Charlotte 86.9 Miles
Augusta 89.0 Miles
Knoxville 126.5 Miles
Atlanta 139.8 Miles
Winston-Salem 147.4 Miles
Greensboro 166.7 Miles
Chattanooga 174.6 Miles
Fayetteville 192.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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