




Lookout Mountain, Tennessee
Lookout Mountain, TN Profile
Lookout Mountain, TN, population 2,000 , is located
in Tennessee's Hamilton county,
about 4.2 miles from Chattanooga and 72.5 miles from Huntsville.
In the 90's the population of Lookout Mountain has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lookout Mountain has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lookout Mountain area were lower than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Tennessee average.
Lookout Mountain Statistics
Lookout Mountain Gender Information
Males in Lookout Mountain: 952 (48%)
Females in Lookout Mountain: 1,048 (52%)
As % of Population in Lookout Mountain
Race Diversity in Lookout Mountain
White: 97%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Lookout Mountain
Age Diversity in Lookout Mountain
Median Age in Lookout Mountain: 43.0 (Males in Lookout Mountain: 41.3, Females in Lookout Mountain: 44.0)
Lookout Mountain Males Under 20: 15%
Lookout Mountain Females Under 20: 14%
Lookout Mountain Males 20 to 40: 8%
Lookout Mountain Females 20 to 40: 9%
Lookout Mountain Males 40 to 60: 15%
Lookout Mountain Females 40 to 60: 16%
Lookout Mountain Males Over 60: 10%
Lookout Mountain Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain Household Average Size: 2.53 people
Lookout Mountain Median Household Income: $ 100,782
Lookout Mountain Median Value of Homes: $ 327,600
Law Enforcement in Lookout Mountain
Reported crimes in the Lookout Mountain area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 51
Burglary: 8
Larceny-theft: 9
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 915
Lookout Mountain Location Information
Elevation: 1,800 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lookout Mountain
Lookout Mountain"> Lookout Mountain 1.2 Miles
Rossville 3.7 Miles
Chattanooga 4.2 Miles
Chattanooga Valley 4.3 Miles
Fairview 5.0 Miles
Lakeview 5.2 Miles
East Ridge 5.7 Miles
Ridgeside 6.1 Miles
Ft Oglethorpe 6.1 Miles
Red Bank 8.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lookout Mountain
(Population 100,000+)
Chattanooga 4.2 Miles
Huntsville 72.5 Miles
Atlanta 102.1 Miles
Knoxville 104.6 Miles
Nashville 114.4 Miles
Birmingham 131.5 Miles
Athens 133.2 Miles
Clarksville 154.9 Miles
Columbus 176.5 Miles
Montgomery 189.8 Miles
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Facts
Methamphetamine Availability. Domestic methamphetamine production and trafficking are concentrated in the western and southwestern regions of the United States. Clandestine methamphetamine laboratories operating within Mexico and California are primary sources of supply for all areas of the United States. Mexican polydrug trafficking groups dominate wholesale methamphetamine distribution in the United States, saturating the western U.S. market with high-purity methamphetamine. These groups have also become a source of supply for Hawaii, threatening to displace traditional Asian suppliers. Recent research findings have demonstrated the critical importance of medically treating every individual who is experiencing alcohol withdrawal symptoms. Having said this, however, it should be pointed out that roughly 95% of the individuals who abruptly quit drinking alcohol suffer from mild to moderate alcohol withdrawal symptoms (also known as alcoholic withdrawal symptoms) and can often be treated on an out-patient basis by a healthcare practitioner. The remaining 5% of the people who experience alcohol withdrawal symptoms, however, suffer from symptoms that are so severe that they need to be treated in an alcohol rehab facility that specializes in alcohol detoxification or in a hospital. Hydromorphone has long been a highly used painkilling drug in the United States. It is more potent by weight than morphine, and this makes it an attractive treatment for those with intractable pain, such as terminal cancer patients. Abuse among those with legitimate medical needs is low, but there is evidence that abuse of hydromorphone on the street by opioid addicts is on the rise. Like OxyContin (oxycodone), though not to the same degree, hydromorphone is being diverted to the street for illicit purposes, primarily by pharmacists and physicians. The markup street price of hydromorphone is significant though not as great as that of oxycodone. Typically, the drug sells for $6 to $8 for tablets ranging from 2 mg to 8 mg. While much of the illicit hydromorphone distribution channel can be blamed on criminal activity by pharmacists and physicians, there is a considerable amount of criminal behavior being committed by patients. One of the most common tactics used by addicts and those who are misappropriating opioid prescription drugs is to visit multiple doctors and attempt to obtain multiple prescriptions for a made-up condition. This is referred to as "doctor shopping." The fear of opioids falling into the wrong hands has prompted some pharmacies not to stock narcotic analgesics, and some hospitals have limited the use of opioids to cancer patients only. There have even been reports of patients keeping their prescriptions secret out of fear of having their pills stolen. Morphine is the most commonly used drug in the treatment of pain. A number of physiological symptoms result from morphine administration, which are the consequence of the drug acting in several brain regions. The main physical effects morphine has is to reduce pain perception. Morphine commonly causes NAUSEA and VOMITING, particularly with initial use. It also causes a marked constriction of the pupil, known as ‘pinpoint pupil’. This sign is commonly seen in HEROIN addicts (heroin being a semi-synthetic derivative of morphine). Opiates slow the movement of food through the digestive tract and thus cause constipation. The most dangerous physiological effect is respiratory depression, respiratory arrest being the most common cause of death from overdose. |
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.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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).
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.
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