




Algood, Tennessee
Algood, TN Profile
Algood, TN, population 2,942 , is located
in Tennessee's Putnam county,
about 74.6 miles from Nashville and 79.9 miles from Chattanooga.
In the 90's the population of Algood has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Algood has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Algood area were lower than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Tennessee average.
Algood Statistics
Algood Gender Information
Males in Algood: 1,300 (44%)
Females in Algood: 1,642 (56%)
As % of Population in Algood
Race Diversity in Algood
White: 93%
African American: 5%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Algood
Age Diversity in Algood
Median Age in Algood: 37.3 (Males in Algood: 34.3, Females in Algood: 40.3)
Algood Males Under 20: 12%
Algood Females Under 20: 13%
Algood Males 20 to 40: 14%
Algood Females 20 to 40: 15%
Algood Males 40 to 60: 11%
Algood Females 40 to 60: 13%
Algood Males Over 60: 8%
Algood Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Algood
Algood Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Algood Median Household Income: $ 27,205
Algood Median Value of Homes: $ 74,300
Law Enforcement in Algood
Reported crimes in the Algood area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 99
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 26
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,283
Algood Location Information
Elevation: 1,115 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Algood
Cookeville 3.7 Miles
Monterey 10.6 Miles
Baxter 11.3 Miles
Livingston 14.7 Miles
Gainesboro 16.1 Miles
Sparta 18.7 Miles
Pleasant Hill 20.8 Miles
Doyle 24.0 Miles
Celina 24.7 Miles
Smithville 26.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Algood
(Population 100,000+)
Nashville 74.6 Miles
Chattanooga 79.9 Miles
Knoxville 86.9 Miles
Clarksville 108.9 Miles
Huntsville 119.9 Miles
Lexington 139.4 Miles
Louisville 143.4 Miles
Evansville 169.3 Miles
Atlanta 179.6 Miles
Athens 194.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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