



Franklin, Virginia
Franklin, VA Profile
Franklin, VA, population 8,346 , is located
in Virginia's Franklin (city) county,
about 34.4 miles from Newport News and 36.3 miles from Portsmouth.
In the 90's the population of Franklin has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Franklin has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Franklin area were lower than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Virginia average.
Franklin Statistics
Franklin Gender Information
Males in Franklin: 3,689 (44%)
Females in Franklin: 4,657 (56%)
As % of Population in Franklin
Race Diversity in Franklin
White: 46%
African American: 52%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Franklin
Age Diversity in Franklin
Median Age in Franklin: 39.9 (Males in Franklin: 37.3, Females in Franklin: 41.7)
Franklin Males Under 20: 14%
Franklin Females Under 20: 14%
Franklin Males 20 to 40: 10%
Franklin Females 20 to 40: 12%
Franklin Males 40 to 60: 12%
Franklin Females 40 to 60: 15%
Franklin Males Over 60: 9%
Franklin Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Franklin
Franklin Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Franklin Median Household Income: $ 31,687
Franklin Median Value of Homes: $ 93,800
Law Enforcement in Franklin
Reported crimes in the Franklin area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 17
Aggravated assault: 27
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 556
Burglary: 35
Larceny-theft: 226
Motor vehicle theft: 26
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,469
Franklin Location Information
Elevation: 25 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Franklin
Courtland 8.5 Miles
Newsoms 11.8 Miles
Como 13.1 Miles
Windsor 13.4 Miles
Capron 15.6 Miles
Ivor 15.7 Miles
Boykins 16.7 Miles
Severn 18.6 Miles
Murfreesboro 19.0 Miles
Suffolk 19.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Franklin
(Population 100,000+)
Newport News 34.4 Miles
Portsmouth 36.3 Miles
Chesapeake 37.2 Miles
Norfolk 37.2 Miles
Hampton 40.2 Miles
Virginia Beach 53.7 Miles
Richmond 67.5 Miles
Raleigh 114.4 Miles
Durham 119.8 Miles
Alexandria 147.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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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