




Ethridge, Tennessee
Ethridge, TN Profile
Ethridge, TN, population 536 , is located
in Tennessee's Lawrence county,
about 57.8 miles from Huntsville and 65.1 miles from Nashville.
In the 90's the population of Ethridge has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ethridge has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ethridge area were lower than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Ethridge Statistics
Ethridge Gender Information
Males in Ethridge: 265 (49%)
Females in Ethridge: 271 (51%)
As % of Population in Ethridge
Race Diversity in Ethridge
White: 100%
As % of Population in Ethridge
Age Diversity in Ethridge
Median Age in Ethridge: 34.4 (Males in Ethridge: 31.6, Females in Ethridge: 37.1)
Ethridge Males Under 20: 15%
Ethridge Females Under 20: 13%
Ethridge Males 20 to 40: 16%
Ethridge Females 20 to 40: 15%
Ethridge Males 40 to 60: 11%
Ethridge Females 40 to 60: 13%
Ethridge Males Over 60: 7%
Ethridge Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Ethridge
Ethridge Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Ethridge Median Household Income: $ 28,542
Ethridge Median Value of Homes: $ 54,400
Law Enforcement in Ethridge
Reported crimes in the Ethridge area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,091
Burglary: 2
Larceny-theft: 14
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,909
Ethridge Location Information
Elevation: 970 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ethridge
Lawrenceburg 5.9 Miles
Mt Pleasant 15.5 Miles
Lynnville 17.2 Miles
Pulaski 17.6 Miles
Loretto 18.7 Miles
Minor Hill 20.3 Miles
Hohenwald 20.9 Miles
St Joseph 23.0 Miles
Lester 24.6 Miles
Lexington 24.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ethridge
(Population 100,000+)
Huntsville 57.8 Miles
Nashville 65.1 Miles
Clarksville 83.5 Miles
Chattanooga 114.3 Miles
Birmingham 127.9 Miles
Memphis 155.6 Miles
Evansville 183.9 Miles
Knoxville 195.2 Miles
Atlanta 198.6 Miles
Montgomery 212.5 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.
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.
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 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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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