




Benton, Tennessee
Benton, TN Profile
Benton, TN, population 1,138 , is located
in Tennessee's Polk county,
about 38.2 miles from Chattanooga and 68.3 miles from Knoxville.
In the 90's the population of Benton has grown by about 15%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Benton area were lower than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Tennessee average.
Benton Statistics
Benton Gender Information
Males in Benton: 544 (48%)
Females in Benton: 594 (52%)
As % of Population in Benton
Race Diversity in Benton
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Benton
Age Diversity in Benton
Median Age in Benton: 37.3 (Males in Benton: 36.4, Females in Benton: 38.4)
Benton Males Under 20: 12%
Benton Females Under 20: 13%
Benton Males 20 to 40: 16%
Benton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Benton Males 40 to 60: 13%
Benton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Benton Males Over 60: 8%
Benton Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Benton
Benton Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Benton Median Household Income: $ 22,667
Benton Median Value of Homes: $ 53,800
Law Enforcement in Benton
Reported crimes in the Benton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 262
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 29
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,141
Benton Location Information
Elevation: 748 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Benton
Charleston 9.8 Miles
Calhoun 10.0 Miles
East Cleveland 11.6 Miles
South Cleveland 12.6 Miles
Etowah 12.6 Miles
Cleveland 12.7 Miles
Wildwood Lake 12.7 Miles
Hopewell 13.9 Miles
Ducktown 18.1 Miles
Athens 18.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Benton
(Population 100,000+)
Chattanooga 38.2 Miles
Knoxville 68.3 Miles
Atlanta 99.7 Miles
Athens 111.0 Miles
Huntsville 113.8 Miles
Nashville 138.0 Miles
Birmingham 167.7 Miles
Clarksville 178.3 Miles
Columbus 188.7 Miles
Augusta 193.1 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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