



Kingsport, Tennessee
Kingsport, TN Profile
Kingsport, TN, population 44,905 , is located
in Tennessee's Sullivan county,
about 86.0 miles from Knoxville and 132.8 miles from Charlotte.
In the 90's the population of Kingsport has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kingsport has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kingsport area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Kingsport Statistics
Kingsport Gender Information
Males in Kingsport: 20,507 (46%)
Females in Kingsport: 24,398 (54%)
As % of Population in Kingsport
Race Diversity in Kingsport
White: 93%
African American: 4%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Kingsport
Age Diversity in Kingsport
Median Age in Kingsport: 41.9 (Males in Kingsport: 39.3, Females in Kingsport: 44.0)
Kingsport Males Under 20: 12%
Kingsport Females Under 20: 12%
Kingsport Males 20 to 40: 11%
Kingsport Females 20 to 40: 12%
Kingsport Males 40 to 60: 13%
Kingsport Females 40 to 60: 14%
Kingsport Males Over 60: 10%
Kingsport Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Kingsport
Kingsport Household Average Size: 2.22 people
Kingsport Median Household Income: $ 30,524
Kingsport Median Value of Homes: $ 85,400
Law Enforcement in Kingsport
Reported crimes in the Kingsport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 40
Robbery: 63
Aggravated assault: 282
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 866
Burglary: 477
Larceny-theft: 2,377
Motor vehicle theft: 161
Arson: 20
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,745
Kingsport Location Information
Elevation: 1,208 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 32.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kingsport
Bloomingdale 4.7 Miles
Weber City 5.1 Miles
Colonial Heights 5.5 Miles
Mt Carmel 5.5 Miles
Gate City 6.3 Miles
Church Hill 8.6 Miles
Spurgeon 9.6 Miles
Fall Branch 9.6 Miles
Gray 10.1 Miles
Oak Grove 12.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kingsport
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 86.0 Miles
Charlotte 132.8 Miles
Winston-Salem 132.8 Miles
Lexington 147.2 Miles
Greensboro 157.8 Miles
Athens 184.8 Miles
Chattanooga 185.9 Miles
Columbia 196.2 Miles
Durham 207.8 Miles
Cincinnati 208.3 Miles
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Facts
Eighth and 10th graders are slightly more likely than 12th graders to see weekend binge drinking as dangerous: 58% for 8th graders, 54% for 10th graders, and 46% for 12th graders. The younger students are also somewhat more likely than 12th graders to see daily drinking (one or two drinks nearly every day) and experimentation as risky. In addition to the effects of the drug itself, street heroin may have additives that do not readily dissolve and result in clogging the blood vessels that lead to the lungs, liver, kidneys, or brain. This can cause infection or even death of small patches of cells in vital organs." Given that heroin is artificially dosing the brain's opiate receptors, it is not surprising to hear users describe a powerful state of complete fulfillment and a tremendous sense of self-satisfaction while under the influence of the drug. Over time, because of the development of tolerance (needing higher doses more frequently to achieve the same effects felt at first use), heavy users and addicts lose the ability to get high and use the drug solely to counteract the effects of withdrawal. 20.4% of college students who consumed alcohol drank on 10 or more occasion in the past 30 days. |
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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".
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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