




Parrottsville, Tennessee
Parrottsville, TN Profile
Parrottsville, TN, population 207 , is located
in Tennessee's Cocke county,
about 46.5 miles from Knoxville and 137.5 miles from Charlotte.
In the 90's the population of Parrottsville has grown by about 71%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Parrottsville has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Parrottsville Statistics
Parrottsville Gender Information
Males in Parrottsville: 104 (50%)
Females in Parrottsville: 103 (50%)
As % of Population in Parrottsville
Race Diversity in Parrottsville
White: 94%
African American: 4%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Parrottsville
Age Diversity in Parrottsville
Median Age in Parrottsville: 34.1 (Males in Parrottsville: 32.0, Females in Parrottsville: 35.8)
Parrottsville Males Under 20: 16%
Parrottsville Females Under 20: 14%
Parrottsville Males 20 to 40: 14%
Parrottsville Females 20 to 40: 17%
Parrottsville Males 40 to 60: 12%
Parrottsville Females 40 to 60: 11%
Parrottsville Males Over 60: 8%
Parrottsville Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Parrottsville
Parrottsville Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Parrottsville Median Household Income: $ 31,458
Parrottsville Median Value of Homes: $ 52,500
Parrottsville Location Information
Elevation: 1,170 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Parrottsville
Newport 6.1 Miles
Baneberry 12.0 Miles
White Pine 12.8 Miles
Mosheim 14.5 Miles
Hot Springs 16.8 Miles
Bulls Gap 17.1 Miles
Dandridge 18.0 Miles
Greeneville 18.1 Miles
Morristown 18.1 Miles
Tusculum 21.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Parrottsville
(Population 100,000+)
Knoxville 46.5 Miles
Charlotte 137.5 Miles
Chattanooga 141.5 Miles
Athens 142.6 Miles
Winston-Salem 159.4 Miles
Lexington 160.0 Miles
Atlanta 172.8 Miles
Columbia 181.3 Miles
Greensboro 184.6 Miles
Augusta 186.7 Miles
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Facts
The use of illicit drugs has been a public policy concern in the United States since the late nineteenth century. Policymakers by law and custom usually define the word narcotics as products of the poppy plant or opiates (heroin, morphine), as well as products derived from the coca leaf (cocaine, crack) and the cannabis plant (marijuana). Biological effects of drugs. Drug abuse and addiction can affect a person's overall health, thereby altering susceptibility to HIV and progression of AIDS. Drugs of abuse and HIV both affect the brain. Research has shown that HIV causes greater neuronal injury and cognitive impairment among Methamphetamine abusers than among HIV patients who do not abuse drugs. In animal studies, Methamphetamine has been shown to increase the amount of HIV in brain cells. Some estimates suggest that at least 1.5 million people in the UK regularly smoke cannabis. A substantial number choose to drive after taking it, despite research showing that the drug severely impairs driver judgement. Almost 20 per cent of people killed in road accidents have traces of drugs in their systems. Young drivers are twice as likely to have been driven by someone high on drugs rather than over the drink limit. More than 90 per cent of motorists are in favour of the police having powers to carry out roadside testing for illegal drugs, and 93 per cent would support a Government funded educational campaign. Suicide and Substance Abuse: Suicide is the eighth-leading cause of death in the United States. Each year 29,000 people take their own lives. About 50 percent of all suicide attempts involve alcohol and illegal drugs (including those who use alcohol or drugs in their attempt or test positively for alcohol or drugs at the time of the attempt). About 25 percent of completed suicides occur among drug abusers and those with alcohol abuse problems. The suicide rate of people under age 30 is increasing, largely because of substance abuse among young adults. Suicides among young people nationwide increased dramatically in recent years. Each year in the United States, thousands of teenagers commit suicide. Suicide is the third-leading cause of death for 15-to- 24-year-olds, and the sixth-leading cause of death for 5-to-14-year- olds. More than 50 percent of teens who commit suicide have a history of alcohol and drug use. Many teens who are considering suicide suffer from depression. |
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".
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).
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.
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.
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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