




Gibson, Tennessee
Gibson, TN Profile
Gibson, TN, population 305 , is located
in Tennessee's Gibson county,
about 84.3 miles from Memphis and 94.5 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of Gibson has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gibson has been growing at an annual rate of 11.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Gibson area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Gibson Statistics
Gibson Gender Information
Males in Gibson: 144 (47%)
Females in Gibson: 161 (53%)
As % of Population in Gibson
Race Diversity in Gibson
White: 92%
African American: 5%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Gibson
Age Diversity in Gibson
Median Age in Gibson: 33.9 (Males in Gibson: 35.4, Females in Gibson: 33.1)
Gibson Males Under 20: 14%
Gibson Females Under 20: 17%
Gibson Males 20 to 40: 14%
Gibson Females 20 to 40: 16%
Gibson Males 40 to 60: 13%
Gibson Females 40 to 60: 10%
Gibson Males Over 60: 6%
Gibson Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Gibson
Gibson Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Gibson Median Household Income: $ 34,792
Gibson Median Value of Homes: $ 66,000
Law Enforcement in Gibson
Reported crimes in the Gibson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 631
Burglary: 1
Larceny-theft: 16
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,363
Gibson Location Information
Elevation: 393 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gibson
Humboldt 5.5 Miles
Milan 5.8 Miles
Medina 6.4 Miles
Three Way 6.9 Miles
Trenton 9.0 Miles
Gadsden 10.6 Miles
Atwood 11.6 Miles
Bradford 14.1 Miles
Dyer 15.6 Miles
Trezevant 15.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gibson
(Population 100,000+)
Memphis 84.3 Miles
Clarksville 94.5 Miles
Nashville 117.1 Miles
Huntsville 150.2 Miles
Evansville 161.8 Miles
Birmingham 200.1 Miles
St Louis 204.4 Miles
Chattanooga 207.3 Miles
Little Rock 209.4 Miles
Louisville 236.8 Miles
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Facts
Children aged 12 to 17 who drink are 22.3 times more likely to smoke marijuana than those who don’t drink, and they are 50 times more likely to use cocaine. For parents, for mayors and city councils, and for federal drug prevention efforts the message is very clear: if children delay drinking until it is legal to do so, they are almost certain to make it through life without using illicit drugs. Underage drinking is very prevalent on college campuses, but it is difficult to know exactly how much alcohol students consume and the results of the consumption because it is primarily done behind closed doors. A common practice among college students is what is called "pre-gaming" or "pre-partying." These terms refer to the consumption of alcohol before going out, usually in large amounts and very quickly. During the past 15 years, concerns about crime and violence have prompted increased law enforcement, prosecution, and punishment. But although the "get tough" approach may have contributed to recent reductions in crime, there are limits to its ability to enhance the public's safety and general well-being in the long run. The reason is that it does little to address drug and alcohol abuse and addiction. Although these problems have had a fundamental impact on the criminal behavior of 80 percent of inmates, only one in six of those who need substance abuse treatment receives it while in prison, and far fewer receive comprehensive intensive treatment with aftercare. As a result, our prison doors open to release tens of thousands of untreated or inadequately treated offenders back into the community every year. Most will return to a life of drug and alcohol use and crime, typically committing as many as 100 offenses annually. The financial and social costs of current policies are staggering. In fact, the current well-intended but uninformed crackdown on crime has already put an excessive burden on state, federal, and local budgets. Between 1980 and 1996, the price of constructing, maintaining, and operating U.S. prisons and jails rose from $7 billion to $38 billion. Just as troubling is a recent U.S. Department of Justice study, which found that at current incarceration rates, one out of every 20 Americans born in 1997 will spend time in prison, including one in 11 men and one in four black men. Even now, one in three young black males is under the supervision of the criminal justice system in cities such as Baltimore and Washington, D.C., largely for drug-related crimes. Fentanyl is a narcotic analgesic acting predominately at the µ-opiate receptor. Apart from analgesia, the fentanyls as a group produce drowsiness and euphoria, the latter being less pronounced than with heroin and morphine. The most common side effects include nausea, dizziness, vomiting, fatigue, headache, constipation, anaemia and peripheral oedema. Tolerance and dependence develop rapidly after repeated use. Characteristic withdrawal symptoms (sweating, anxiety, diarrhoea, bone pain, abdominal cramps, shivers or ‘goose flesh’) occur when use is stopped. Serious interactions can occur when fentanyls are mixed with heroin, cocaine, alcohol and other CNS depressants e.g. benzodiazepines. The use of HIV protease inhibitors such as Ritonavir has been reported to increase plasma levels and reduce elimination of co-administered fentanyl. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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