




Groveton, Virginia
Groveton, VA Profile
Groveton, VA, population 21,296 , is located
in Virginia's Fairfax county,
about 3.3 miles from Alexandria and 8.5 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Groveton has grown by about 6%.
Groveton Statistics
Groveton Gender Information
Males in Groveton: 10,583 (50%)
Females in Groveton: 10,713 (50%)
As % of Population in Groveton
Race Diversity in Groveton
White: 59%
African American: 19%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 14%
As % of Population in Groveton
Age Diversity in Groveton
Median Age in Groveton: 34.7 (Males in Groveton: 34.2, Females in Groveton: 35.2)
Groveton Males Under 20: 14%
Groveton Females Under 20: 13%
Groveton Males 20 to 40: 17%
Groveton Females 20 to 40: 17%
Groveton Males 40 to 60: 14%
Groveton Females 40 to 60: 14%
Groveton Males Over 60: 5%
Groveton Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Groveton
Groveton Household Average Size: 2.63 people
Groveton Median Household Income: $ 60,150
Groveton Median Value of Homes: $ 172,300
Groveton Location Information
Elevation: 210 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Groveton
Hybla Valley 1.4 Miles
Belle Haven 1.7 Miles
Huntington 1.9 Miles
Rose Hill (Fairfax County) 2.1 Miles
Ft Hunt 2.8 Miles
Alexandria 3.3 Miles
Franconia 3.5 Miles
Mt Vernon 4.1 Miles
Lincolnia 4.7 Miles
Ft Washington 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Groveton
(Population 100,000+)
Alexandria 3.3 Miles
Arlington 8.5 Miles
Washington 9.2 Miles
Baltimore 44.2 Miles
Richmond 86.4 Miles
Hampton 126.8 Miles
Newport News 128.8 Miles
Philadelphia 131.4 Miles
Norfolk 139.8 Miles
Portsmouth 140.4 Miles
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Facts
Most teens who use alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana do so before they are 14. Among teens who have tried alcohol, tobacco or marijuana, the average age of first use is a little more than 12 for alcohol, 12-1/2 for cigarettes, and 13 years 11 months for marijuana. The DEA’s approach to dealing with the abuse and diversion of OxyContin® is consistent with the methods normally used in combating the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances. These approaches include; liaison with the heathcare community, the pharmaceutical industry, and other domestic and international agencies; education of medical professionals regarding various scams that are used to obtain controlled substances for illicit purposes; and the investigation of suspected diverters. The primary long-term concern of those who use hydromorphone is the risk of addiction. The National Institute on Drug Abuse has determined that persons who become addicted to hydromorphone and other narcotic analgesics are at increased risk of convulsion, overdose, and death. Persons with a history of drug abuse of any kind should not receive hydromorphone unless absolutely necessary because of the great potential for addiction. Hydromorphone can become addictive for anyone who has received doses higher than those prescribed by a doctor and in those who use the drug for recreational purposes. In addition, those who receive the drug at prescribed levels for a lengthy period are at a relatively slight increased risk of addiction. Methamphetamine affects your body. Over “amping” on any type of speed is pretty risky. Creating a false sense of energy, these drugs push the body faster and further than it’s meant to go. It increases the heart rate, blood pressure, and risk of stroke. |
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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