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Collegedale, TN Profile
Collegedale, TN, population 6,514 , is located
in Tennessee's Hamilton county,
about 14.7 miles from Chattanooga and 89.4 miles from Knoxville.
In the 90's the population of Collegedale has grown by about 29%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Collegedale has been growing at an annual rate of 2.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Collegedale area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Tennessee average.
Collegedale Statistics
Collegedale Gender Information
Males in Collegedale: 3,059 (47%)
Females in Collegedale: 3,455 (53%)
As % of Population in Collegedale
Race Diversity in Collegedale
White: 86%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Collegedale
Age Diversity in Collegedale
Median Age in Collegedale: 28.9 (Males in Collegedale: 27.4, Females in Collegedale: 30.1)
Collegedale Males Under 20: 14%
Collegedale Females Under 20: 14%
Collegedale Males 20 to 40: 17%
Collegedale Females 20 to 40: 18%
Collegedale Males 40 to 60: 9%
Collegedale Females 40 to 60: 11%
Collegedale Males Over 60: 7%
Collegedale Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Collegedale
Collegedale Household Average Size: 2.57 people
Collegedale Median Household Income: $ 42,270
Collegedale Median Value of Homes: $ 110,000
Law Enforcement in Collegedale
Reported crimes in the Collegedale area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 156
Burglary: 39
Larceny-theft: 217
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,746
Collegedale Location Information
Elevation: 800 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Collegedale
Ooltewah 1.7 Miles
Harrison 6.5 Miles
East Brainerd 6.9 Miles
Cohutta 8.5 Miles
Indian Springs 9.2 Miles
Ringgold 10.1 Miles
Varnell 11.4 Miles
Wildwood Lake 11.4 Miles
Ridgeside 11.5 Miles
Lakesite 11.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Collegedale
(Population 100,000+)
Chattanooga 14.7 Miles
Knoxville 89.4 Miles
Huntsville 89.9 Miles
Atlanta 97.8 Miles
Athens 121.6 Miles
Nashville 124.2 Miles
Birmingham 145.8 Miles
Clarksville 165.0 Miles
Columbus 179.3 Miles
Montgomery 199.2 Miles
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Facts
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Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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 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.
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.
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