




Dayton, Virginia
Dayton, VA Profile
Dayton, VA, population 1,344 , is located
in Virginia's Rockingham county,
about 100.2 miles from Richmond and 105.4 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Dayton has grown by about 46%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dayton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Dayton Statistics
Dayton Gender Information
Males in Dayton: 666 (50%)
Females in Dayton: 678 (50%)
As % of Population in Dayton
Race Diversity in Dayton
White: 94%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Dayton
Age Diversity in Dayton
Median Age in Dayton: 37.2 (Males in Dayton: 36.2, Females in Dayton: 38.4)
Dayton Males Under 20: 14%
Dayton Females Under 20: 13%
Dayton Males 20 to 40: 15%
Dayton Females 20 to 40: 14%
Dayton Males 40 to 60: 13%
Dayton Females 40 to 60: 12%
Dayton Males Over 60: 9%
Dayton Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Dayton
Dayton Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Dayton Median Household Income: $ 35,958
Dayton Median Value of Homes: $ 120,200
Dayton Location Information
Elevation: 1,240 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dayton
Bridgewater 3.1 Miles
Mt Crawford 4.0 Miles
Harrisonburg 4.5 Miles
Weyers Cave 8.9 Miles
Massanutten 10.9 Miles
Grottoes 11.9 Miles
Verona 15.2 Miles
Broadway 15.7 Miles
Elkton 17.1 Miles
Shenandoah 17.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dayton
(Population 100,000+)
Richmond 100.2 Miles
Arlington 105.4 Miles
Alexandria 105.7 Miles
Washington 108.0 Miles
Baltimore 139.2 Miles
Pittsburgh 151.1 Miles
Durham 167.5 Miles
Greensboro 168.7 Miles
Newport News 169.5 Miles
Hampton 171.2 Miles
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Facts
Drunk driving does not affect only those who are of legal drinking age. Many youths decide to drink before they turn 21, and some of them choose to get behind the wheel of a car while intoxicated. Drunk driving is dangerous for everyone, especially for teenagers. Drivers under 21 years of age have limited experience operating a motor vehicle and, in general, are more likely to make irresponsible decisions when it comes to consuming alcohol and driving. Like most plants, Cannabis contains many substances, perhaps two hundred or more. Those that relate most to the drug effects are a group of chemically similar compounds called cannabinoids. Of these, the most important and plentiful are cannabidiol (CBD), tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), and cannabinol (CBN). The biosynthetic pathway in the plant (that is, the step-by-step sequence in which the plant produces substances) goes from CBD to THC to CBN. Thus it is possible to identify the maturity of the plant by the relative content of these three cannabinoids. Immature plants show a preponderance of CBD; old plants may contain solely CBN; plants that are at their peak contain all cannabinoids, but mostly THC, which is the agent that produces the mind-altering effect. Some strains of plants contain variants on the THC structure, which usually have somewhat less drug effect than those with THC. Although some users contend that marijuana has different effects from those of isolated THC, most evidence indicates that virtually all of the mind-altering effects of marijuana are attributable to the THC content. Intoxication occurs when the actions of a drug impair a person's normal functioning. Consumption of a high dose of drug on one occasion would cause acute intoxication. Chronic (long-term) intoxication is caused by repeated use of doses large enough to maintain a very high drug concentration in the body over a long period of time. Some drugs cause disturbances of speech, memory, and reflexes. Others raise blood pressure and heart rate and cause mental disturbances such as hallucinations and convulsions. In 2003, a total of 20,687 persons died of alcohol-induced causes in the United States. The category 'alcohol-induced causes' includes not only deaths from dependent and nondependent use of alcohol, but also accidental poisoning by alcohol. It excludes unintentional injuries, homicides, and other causes indirectly related to alcohol use as well as deaths due to fetal alcohol syndrome. |
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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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