




Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Murfreesboro, TN Profile
Murfreesboro, TN, population 68,816 , is located
in Tennessee's Rutherford county,
about 31.3 miles from Nashville and 71.9 miles from Clarksville.
In the 90's the population of Murfreesboro has grown by about 53%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Murfreesboro has been growing at an annual rate of 4.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Murfreesboro area were higher than Tennessee's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Tennessee average.
Murfreesboro Statistics
Murfreesboro Gender Information
Males in Murfreesboro: 34,184 (50%)
Females in Murfreesboro: 34,632 (50%)
As % of Population in Murfreesboro
Race Diversity in Murfreesboro
White: 80%
African American: 14%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Murfreesboro
Age Diversity in Murfreesboro
Median Age in Murfreesboro: 28.7 (Males in Murfreesboro: 27.6, Females in Murfreesboro: 29.9)
Murfreesboro Males Under 20: 14%
Murfreesboro Females Under 20: 14%
Murfreesboro Males 20 to 40: 20%
Murfreesboro Females 20 to 40: 18%
Murfreesboro Males 40 to 60: 10%
Murfreesboro Females 40 to 60: 11%
Murfreesboro Males Over 60: 5%
Murfreesboro Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Murfreesboro
Murfreesboro Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Murfreesboro Median Household Income: $ 39,705
Murfreesboro Median Value of Homes: $ 118,500
Law Enforcement in Murfreesboro
Reported crimes in the Murfreesboro area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 27
Robbery: 77
Aggravated assault: 353
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 608
Burglary: 475
Larceny-theft: 2,482
Motor vehicle theft: 275
Arson: 11
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,283
Murfreesboro Location Information
Elevation: 619 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 30.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Murfreesboro
Walterhill 7.3 Miles
Plainview 9.4 Miles
Smyrna 11.9 Miles
La Vergne 15.9 Miles
Eagleville 16.2 Miles
Nolensville 17.3 Miles
Bell Buckle 17.7 Miles
Auburntown 17.9 Miles
Woodbury 17.9 Miles
Rural Hill 19.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Murfreesboro
(Population 100,000+)
Nashville 31.3 Miles
Clarksville 71.9 Miles
Huntsville 77.9 Miles
Chattanooga 82.3 Miles
Knoxville 138.6 Miles
Evansville 160.8 Miles
Birmingham 162.5 Miles
Louisville 170.2 Miles
Atlanta 184.3 Miles
Lexington 186.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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