



Summerville, South Carolina
Summerville, SC Profile
Summerville, SC, population 27,752 , is located
in South Carolina's Dorchester county,
about 84.1 miles from Columbia and 84.2 miles from Savannah.
In the 90's the population of Summerville has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Summerville has been growing at an annual rate of 4.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Summerville area were higher than South Carolina's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the South Carolina average.
Summerville Statistics
Summerville Gender Information
Males in Summerville: 13,156 (47%)
Females in Summerville: 14,596 (53%)
As % of Population in Summerville
Race Diversity in Summerville
White: 77%
African American: 19%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Summerville
Age Diversity in Summerville
Median Age in Summerville: 34.4 (Males in Summerville: 32.7, Females in Summerville: 35.8)
Summerville Males Under 20: 16%
Summerville Females Under 20: 15%
Summerville Males 20 to 40: 13%
Summerville Females 20 to 40: 15%
Summerville Males 40 to 60: 13%
Summerville Females 40 to 60: 14%
Summerville Males Over 60: 5%
Summerville Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Summerville
Summerville Household Average Size: 2.61 people
Summerville Median Household Income: $ 43,635
Summerville Median Value of Homes: $ 106,600
Law Enforcement in Summerville
Reported crimes in the Summerville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 22
Aggravated assault: 99
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 423
Burglary: 181
Larceny-theft: 969
Motor vehicle theft: 80
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,061
Summerville Location Information
Elevation: 75 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Summerville
Lincolnville 1.4 Miles
Ladson 4.4 Miles
Goose Creek 8.7 Miles
Ridgeville 9.7 Miles
Hanahan 11.3 Miles
Moncks Corner 15.5 Miles
North Charleston 16.3 Miles
Ravenel 18.2 Miles
Cottageville 18.6 Miles
Hollywood 20.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Summerville
(Population 100,000+)
Columbia 84.1 Miles
Savannah 84.2 Miles
Augusta 108.7 Miles
Charlotte 157.5 Miles
Fayetteville 159.1 Miles
Athens 195.9 Miles
Jacksonville 205.2 Miles
Raleigh 209.7 Miles
Greensboro 212.4 Miles
Winston-Salem 213.2 Miles
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Facts
There is an undeniable link between substance abuse and delinquency. Arrest, adjudication, and intervention by the juvenile justice system are eventual consequences for many youth engaged in alcohol and other drug use. It cannot be claimed that substance abuse causes delinquent behavior or delinquency causes alcohol and other drug use. However, the two behaviors are strongly correlated and often bring about school and family problems, involvement with negative peer groups, a lack of neighborhood social controls, and physical or sexual abuse. Possession and use of alcohol and other drugs are illegal for all youth. Beyond that, however, there is strong evidence of an association between alcohol and other drug use and delinquent behavior of juveniles. Substance abuse is associated with both violent and income-generating crimes by youth. This increases fear among community residents and the demand for juvenile and criminal justice services, thus increasing the burden on these resources. Gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and growing numbers of youth homicides are among the social and criminal justice problems often linked to adolescent substance abuse. The drug MDMA is popularly known as "ecstasy," XTC, and ADAM. It is a synthesized compound and a member of the family of HALLUCINOGENS known as the substituted phenethylamines, which also includes methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and 2, 5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM). These hallucinogens are structurally related to the phenethylamine-type NEUROTRANSMITTERS dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Many analogs of these compounds have been synthesized and are sometimes found on the street—the so-called DESIGNER DRUGS. The intense activity by ecstasy users at dance parties and raves contributes to the effect of the drug and results in profuse sweating and dehydration. A loss of bodily salt combined with rapidly drinking large quantities of water can result in a fluid imbalance that leads to epilepsy-like seizures or a compression of a part of the brain that regulates breathing or circulation. Salt and fluid depletion in combination with the intense activity and elevated body temperature often associated with ecstasy use can break down skeletal muscle cells, eventually leading to kidney damage and failure. Elevated body temperature is one of the most toxic effects of ecstasy, and this risk is augmented by its use at dance parties and raves. The lack of air circulation in a crowded environment creates an elevated room temperature, which, together with increases in body temperature can cause brain toxicity similar to heat stroke. High body temperature can also lead to severe liver inflammation or damage, abnormal blood clotting, and death. Growing numbers of two-wage-earner households and single parent families are increasing the ranks of latch-key kids. Studies show that the time periods when children are out of school and without adult supervision are the hours when they are most likely to get into trouble with drugs and other high risk behaviors. Adult—and in particular parental— involvement is critical to reducing youth drug use. With more parents working, the role of the extended family, coaches, law enforcement officers, clergy, health professionals, and other youth mentors becomes even more critical. |
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".
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.
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.
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.
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.
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