




Dandridge, Tennessee
Dandridge, TN Profile
Dandridge, TN, population 2,078 , is located
in Tennessee's Jefferson county,
about 28.6 miles from Knoxville and 126.0 miles from Chattanooga.
In the 90's the population of Dandridge has grown by about 35%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dandridge has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Dandridge area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Tennessee average.
Dandridge Statistics
Dandridge Gender Information
Males in Dandridge: 1,040 (50%)
Females in Dandridge: 1,038 (50%)
As % of Population in Dandridge
Race Diversity in Dandridge
White: 92%
African American: 7%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Dandridge
Age Diversity in Dandridge
Median Age in Dandridge: 39.2 (Males in Dandridge: 34.1, Females in Dandridge: 45.1)
Dandridge Males Under 20: 17%
Dandridge Females Under 20: 10%
Dandridge Males 20 to 40: 13%
Dandridge Females 20 to 40: 12%
Dandridge Males 40 to 60: 11%
Dandridge Females 40 to 60: 12%
Dandridge Males Over 60: 9%
Dandridge Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Dandridge
Dandridge Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Dandridge Median Household Income: $ 34,167
Dandridge Median Value of Homes: $ 86,600
Law Enforcement in Dandridge
Reported crimes in the Dandridge area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 182
Burglary: 9
Larceny-theft: 87
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,790
Dandridge Location Information
Elevation: 1,000 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dandridge
Baneberry 7.5 Miles
Jefferson City 8.6 Miles
White Pine 9.6 Miles
New Market 9.8 Miles
Sevierville 13.1 Miles
Newport 13.1 Miles
Morristown 15.3 Miles
Pigeon Forge 17.5 Miles
Pittman Center 17.7 Miles
Parrottsville 18.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dandridge
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 28.6 Miles
Chattanooga 126.0 Miles
Athens 142.1 Miles
Lexington 152.1 Miles
Charlotte 154.5 Miles
Atlanta 166.2 Miles
Winston-Salem 177.4 Miles
Nashville 188.6 Miles
Columbia 193.9 Miles
Augusta 194.1 Miles
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Facts
Research suggests that cocaine (like amphetamine) is a powerful activator of the brain’s central REINFORCEMENT system. Activation of the DOPAMINE system is the primary pharmacological effect. Moreover, release of dopamine in the NUCLEUS ACCUMBENS appears to be directly linked to the rewarding properties of these drugs. Animals that have undergone lesions of the dopamine projection to the nucleus accumbens are not interested in self-administering cocaine or amphetamine. In view of the hypothesis that the nucleus accumbens may be a critical neural substrate for ‘natural’ rewards (food, sex, and so on), the notion that cocaine amplifies pleasure may actually have a neurochemical basis. As alcohol accumulates faster than the body can process it, a person becomes drunk. On average, a person metabolizes, or processes, one drink per hour. Women, who generally have less muscle mass than men, are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol because muscle slows down the absorption process. Women also produce less of the enzyme dehydrogenase, which helps in breaking down alcohol. Height, weight and body fat also affect blood alcohol content. Eating high protein foods, such as nuts, meat, pizza and cheese, can help to slow down the absorption of alcohol. The mistake that people often make is thinking that certain liquors or drinks affect someone differently or that mixing alcohols increases drunkenness. As seen above, different types of drinks can be equally potent. What matters is the alcohol content. Drinking four 12-ounce beers has the same affect as taking four 1.5-ounce shots of 80-proof vodka in the same time period. Some types of beer and wine do contain more alcohol than others, but this is a general guide. Many people believe that drinking water or coffee, exercising, napping or taking a cold shower will make someone more sober, but only time can help someone sober up. What matters is the body having time to metabolize the alcohol -- not how much someone thinks he or she is sober. The history of men and women working in the drug business along the U.S.A.-Mexico border was the principal subject of the first corridos. Later on, other musical styles such as the tambora sinaloense and the mariachi were adopted as vehicles to tell stories concerning the lives, deaths, adventures, and the ethical codes shared by drug traffickers and other social groups living in the regions where cultivation of poppy and marijuana pre-dated prohibition. Neither local nor national demand was the principal reason for becoming an outlaw or an entrepreneur in the drug business. Those involved produced for the international market, mainly for U.S.A. consumers, due to the high prices paid for marijuana, poppy and their derivatives. In the states of Sonora, Sinaloa, Chihuahua and Durango, the cultivation of these plants became a way of life for many families beginning in the early 1920s, particularly in the mountains. The corrido norteño tradition was already a part of their culture, so when new themes appeared they were immediately assimilated as important elements of their social history. In fact, the majority of the most famous Mexican drug traffickers, past and present, were born in the Northwest, predominantly in Sinaloa. The history of drug trafficking in Mexico cannot be understood without recognising the role played by Sinaloans in the drug business. A great number of corridos are, therefore, related to persons, places and stories from Sinaloa. The tambora, a local and very popular style of music, has also been adopted by composers who have introduced lyrics about drug traffickers. And, last but not least, the exodus of Sinaloans to Jalisco in the mid-seventies as a result of "Operation Condor," may explain why mariachi, popular music from Jalisco, has also been used to tell drug-related stories. Up to 50 percent of all drugs taken in developing countries are believed to be counterfeit, the board said, citing estimates from the World Health Organization. buprenorphine, an analgesic, is now the main injection drug in most of India, and it is also trafficked and abused in tablet form in France, where the Narcotics Control Board estimates 20-25 percent of the drug sold commercially as Subutex is being diverted to the black market. |
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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.
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