




Colonial Heights, Tennessee
Colonial Heights, TN Profile
Colonial Heights, TN, population 7,067 , is located
in Tennessee's Sullivan county,
about 87.0 miles from Knoxville and 127.4 miles from Charlotte.
In the 90's the population of Colonial Heights has grown by about 5%.
Colonial Heights Statistics
Colonial Heights Gender Information
Males in Colonial Heights: 3,425 (48%)
Females in Colonial Heights: 3,642 (52%)
As % of Population in Colonial Heights
Race Diversity in Colonial Heights
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Colonial Heights
Age Diversity in Colonial Heights
Median Age in Colonial Heights: 40.8 (Males in Colonial Heights: 40.3, Females in Colonial Heights: 41.4)
Colonial Heights Males Under 20: 13%
Colonial Heights Females Under 20: 12%
Colonial Heights Males 20 to 40: 11%
Colonial Heights Females 20 to 40: 12%
Colonial Heights Males 40 to 60: 15%
Colonial Heights Females 40 to 60: 16%
Colonial Heights Males Over 60: 9%
Colonial Heights Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Colonial Heights
Colonial Heights Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Colonial Heights Median Household Income: $ 48,145
Colonial Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 110,400
Colonial Heights Location Information
Elevation: 420 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Colonial Heights
Spurgeon 4.1 Miles
Gray 4.8 Miles
Kingsport 5.5 Miles
Oak Grove 6.7 Miles
Bloomingdale 6.9 Miles
Fall Branch 8.2 Miles
Mt Carmel 9.7 Miles
Weber City 10.1 Miles
Blountville 10.4 Miles
Gate City 11.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Colonial Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 87.0 Miles
Charlotte 127.4 Miles
Winston-Salem 128.7 Miles
Lexington 152.6 Miles
Greensboro 153.8 Miles
Athens 181.4 Miles
Chattanooga 186.3 Miles
Columbia 190.8 Miles
Durham 203.9 Miles
Augusta 210.6 Miles
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Facts
Methadone becomes far more dangerous when combined with other drugs or alcohol. All types of tranquilizers, sedatives, antidepressants, and anti-anxiety drugs will increase the likelihood of breathing problems if taken along with methadone. The drug should not be combined with other painkillers, even over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen (Tylenol) and ibuprofen (Advil), unless supervised by a doctor. Drug-seeking behaviour: Behaviours that are directed at bringing an organism into contact with a DRUG that is a REINFORCER. A term used commonly in the ADDICTION field and applied both to humans and animals, drug seeking behaviour is generally thought to be associated with increased MOTIVATION to obtain the drug, and in humans, CRAVING for the drug. In animal experiments, the term drug seeking behaviour is usually used in association with drug SELF-ADMINISTRATION paradigms. Often investigators train the animal to self-administer the drug intravenously and then at a later time period, in the absence of the drug, examine the types and intensity of behaviours that the animal shows when put in an environment where drug was previously available (such as the amount of pressing on a previously rewarded lever). Addiction researchers are particularly interested in the factors that influence reinstatement of drug-seeking behaviour after a period of drug abstinence. STRESS, environmental signals that predict drug REWARD, increased craving, and experiencing an initial dose of the drug are all factors that can increase drug-seeking behaviour. The consequences of oxycodone abuse are similar to those of heroin abuse. In periods of heavy use, people become consumed by the drug and spend all their money and time trying to find more of it. Some oxycodone addicts resort to theft or robbery to obtain money and drugs. They might turn to drug dealing to support their habits. They may also engage in prostitution to earn money for drugs. All of these criminal activities put people at risk for arrest and imprisonment. The term "addiction" was used in everyday and legal English long before its application to drug problems. In the sixteenth century the bondage of a servant to a master was called an addiction. The term came also to describe a practice or habit that could not be broken. In both senses, it implied a loss of liberty of action. At the beginning of the twentieth century the term was used more specifically for habitual and excessive use of a drug. An addict was someone who could not voluntarily stop taking drugs or, in the case of alcohol addiction, stop drinking. It was understood that obtaining and using the drug dominated such a person's life. In 1957 the Expert Committee of the World Health Organization defined addiction as a state of periodic or chronic intoxication produced by the repeated consumption of a drug (natural or synthetic). By this definition, the characteristics of addiction include: an overpowering need (compulsion) to continue taking the drug and to obtain it by any means a tendency to increase the dose a psychic (psychological) and generally a physical dependence on the effects of the drug a harmful effect on the individual and on society. |
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".
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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