




Altavista, Virginia
Altavista, VA Profile
Altavista, VA, population 3,425 , is located
in Virginia's Campbell county,
about 77.2 miles from Greensboro and 80.2 miles from Durham.
In the 90's the population of Altavista has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Altavista has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Altavista area were lower than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Virginia average.
Altavista Statistics
Altavista Gender Information
Males in Altavista: 1,497 (44%)
Females in Altavista: 1,928 (56%)
As % of Population in Altavista
Race Diversity in Altavista
White: 74%
African American: 25%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Altavista
Age Diversity in Altavista
Median Age in Altavista: 42.6 (Males in Altavista: 40.8, Females in Altavista: 44.5)
Altavista Males Under 20: 12%
Altavista Females Under 20: 12%
Altavista Males 20 to 40: 9%
Altavista Females 20 to 40: 12%
Altavista Males 40 to 60: 13%
Altavista Females 40 to 60: 14%
Altavista Males Over 60: 10%
Altavista Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Altavista
Altavista Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Altavista Median Household Income: $ 31,818
Altavista Median Value of Homes: $ 74,700
Law Enforcement in Altavista
Reported crimes in the Altavista area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 204
Burglary: 9
Larceny-theft: 55
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,103
Altavista Location Information
Elevation: 596 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Altavista
Hurt 1.5 Miles
Gretna 11.7 Miles
Timberlake 14.5 Miles
Rustburg 15.3 Miles
Forest 17.4 Miles
Brookneal 19.3 Miles
Bedford 20.2 Miles
North Shore 20.7 Miles
Chatham 20.7 Miles
Penhook 20.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Altavista
(Population 100,000+)
Greensboro 77.2 Miles
Durham 80.2 Miles
Winston-Salem 87.9 Miles
Raleigh 99.4 Miles
Richmond 104.9 Miles
Fayetteville 144.2 Miles
Charlotte 156.7 Miles
Newport News 158.0 Miles
Hampton 162.4 Miles
Portsmouth 166.2 Miles
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Facts
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Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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.
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