




Baxter, Tennessee
Baxter, TN Profile
Baxter, TN, population 1,279 , is located
in Tennessee's Putnam county,
about 63.7 miles from Nashville and 78.9 miles from Chattanooga.
In the 90's the population of Baxter has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Baxter has been growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Baxter area were lower than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Tennessee average.
Baxter Statistics
Baxter Gender Information
Males in Baxter: 604 (47%)
Females in Baxter: 675 (53%)
As % of Population in Baxter
Race Diversity in Baxter
White: 98%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Baxter
Age Diversity in Baxter
Median Age in Baxter: 39.6 (Males in Baxter: 35.8, Females in Baxter: 41.8)
Baxter Males Under 20: 14%
Baxter Females Under 20: 13%
Baxter Males 20 to 40: 12%
Baxter Females 20 to 40: 12%
Baxter Males 40 to 60: 12%
Baxter Females 40 to 60: 14%
Baxter Males Over 60: 10%
Baxter Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Baxter
Baxter Household Average Size: 2.33 people
Baxter Median Household Income: $ 25,078
Baxter Median Value of Homes: $ 64,700
Law Enforcement in Baxter
Reported crimes in the Baxter area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 225
Burglary: 2
Larceny-theft: 29
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,622
Baxter Location Information
Elevation: 1,031 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Baxter
Cookeville 8.0 Miles
Algood 11.3 Miles
Gainesboro 14.0 Miles
Gordonsville 16.0 Miles
Smithville 16.4 Miles
South Carthage 18.3 Miles
Carthage 18.5 Miles
Sparta 18.7 Miles
Dowelltown 19.3 Miles
Liberty 20.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Baxter
(Population 100,000+)
Nashville 63.7 Miles
Chattanooga 78.9 Miles
Knoxville 97.3 Miles
Clarksville 99.1 Miles
Huntsville 111.9 Miles
Louisville 145.4 Miles
Lexington 146.5 Miles
Evansville 164.3 Miles
Atlanta 180.9 Miles
Birmingham 193.6 Miles
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Facts
For more than 4 in 10 convicted murderers being held either in jail or in State prison, alcohol use is reported to have been a factor in the crime. Nearly half of those convicted of assault and sentenced to probation had been drinking when the offense occurred. In California, the severity of the crime of drunk driving becomes irrelevant once the defendant reaches their fourth offense within a ten-year period. At this point, the offense, regardless of whether or not it involved an accident, is considered a felony. Controversy over the causes of alcoholism, however, is a relatively recent phenomenon: The term “alcoholism” itself was not coined until 1860, and the theory that it is a medical disease was only postulated in 1930. Historically, controversy over compulsive drinking has dealt not with what causes it, but rather with how to prevent it; those most concerned about alcoholism have not sought to study the condition, but instead to reduce alcohol consumption. This is especially true of the United States. The 1999 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey found the proportion of American students reporting use of powdered cocaine rose during the 1990s. In 1991, 2.3% of eighth-graders stated that they had used cocaine in their lifetime. This figure rose to 4.7% in 1999. For the older grades, increases began in 1992 and continued through the beginning of 1999. Between those years, lifetime use of cocaine went from 3.3% to 7.7% for tenth-graders and from 6.1% to 9.8% for high school seniors. Lifetime use of crack cocaine, according to MTF, also increased among eighth-, tenth-, and twelfth-graders, from an average of 2% in 1991 to 3.9% in 1999. |
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 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.
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 Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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