




Annandale, Virginia
Annandale, VA Profile
Annandale, VA, population 54,994 , is located
in Virginia's Fairfax county,
about 7.3 miles from Arlington and 8.2 miles from Alexandria.
In the 90's the population of Annandale has grown by about 8%.
Annandale Statistics
Annandale Gender Information
Males in Annandale: 26,816 (49%)
Females in Annandale: 28,178 (51%)
As % of Population in Annandale
Race Diversity in Annandale
White: 65%
African American: 6%
Asian: 19%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Annandale
Age Diversity in Annandale
Median Age in Annandale: 37.9 (Males in Annandale: 36.7, Females in Annandale: 39.2)
Annandale Males Under 20: 12%
Annandale Females Under 20: 12%
Annandale Males 20 to 40: 15%
Annandale Females 20 to 40: 14%
Annandale Males 40 to 60: 14%
Annandale Females 40 to 60: 16%
Annandale Males Over 60: 7%
Annandale Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Annandale
Annandale Household Average Size: 2.73 people
Annandale Median Household Income: $ 72,561
Annandale Median Value of Homes: $ 221,500
Annandale Location Information
Elevation: 360 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Annandale
North Springfield 1.9 Miles
Jefferson 2.4 Miles
Lake Barcroft 2.5 Miles
Springfield 2.9 Miles
Lincolnia 3.0 Miles
Merrifield 3.5 Miles
Seven Corners 3.6 Miles
Mantua 3.8 Miles
Falls Church 3.8 Miles
Bailey's Crossroads 3.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Annandale
(Population 100,000+)
Arlington 7.3 Miles
Alexandria 8.2 Miles
Washington 9.7 Miles
Baltimore 44.7 Miles
Richmond 89.5 Miles
Hampton 132.9 Miles
Philadelphia 133.5 Miles
Newport News 134.8 Miles
Norfolk 145.9 Miles
Portsmouth 146.4 Miles
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Facts
Some withdrawal symptoms that appear after the person stops taking a benzodiazepine may actually be a return of the symptoms for which the drug was originally prescribed. For example, a person who took Valium for anxiety might feel anxious again after he or she stops taking it. Because this is not true withdrawal, doctors sometimes use the term "abstinence syndrome," which is a set of symptoms that occur when a person stops taking a drug. Although many patients may experience some symptoms of withdrawal, they are not addicted to benzodiazepines. This is because they have taken their medications for medical reasons, as directed by their doctors. It is also very unlikely that they will seek out benzodiazepines once their course of treatment has ended. Estimates of the number of drug users range from 1.5 – 4.0 million drug users from the law enforcement services (and up to 6 million drug users from other sources). Regardless of the definitional differences at the basis of these estimates (i.e. drug addict vs. person who has tried drugs once in their life), there is a need to further gauge the extent of the drug problem. Nearly one out of 4 Americans admitted to general hospitals have alcohol problems or are undiagnosed alcoholics being diagnosed for alcohol related consequences. Seek help for your loved one's addiction problem: Gather information in advance about treatment options in your community. If the person is willing to get help, call immediately for an appointment with a treatment counselor. Offer to go with the family member on the first visit to a treatment program. The key is: if the family member is willing to get treatment, do not delay. |
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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 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".
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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