



Hampton, Virginia
Hampton, VA Profile
Hampton, VA, population 146,437 , is located
in Virginia's Hampton (city) county,
about 5.8 miles from Newport News and 13.1 miles from Norfolk.
In the 90's the population of Hampton has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hampton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hampton area were lower than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Virginia average.
Hampton Statistics
Hampton Gender Information
Males in Hampton: 72,579 (50%)
Females in Hampton: 73,858 (50%)
As % of Population in Hampton
Race Diversity in Hampton
White: 50%
African American: 45%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Hampton
Age Diversity in Hampton
Median Age in Hampton: 34.0 (Males in Hampton: 33.1, Females in Hampton: 35.0)
Hampton Males Under 20: 14%
Hampton Females Under 20: 14%
Hampton Males 20 to 40: 17%
Hampton Females 20 to 40: 16%
Hampton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Hampton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Hampton Males Over 60: 6%
Hampton Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Hampton
Hampton Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Hampton Median Household Income: $ 39,532
Hampton Median Value of Homes: $ 90,000
Law Enforcement in Hampton
Reported crimes in the Hampton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 10
Forcible rape: 56
Robbery: 246
Aggravated assault: 287
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 405
Burglary: 896
Larceny-theft: 3,659
Motor vehicle theft: 560
Arson: 40
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,461
Hampton Location Information
Elevation: 10 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 51.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 84.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hampton
Newport News 5.8 Miles
Poquoson 6.4 Miles
Norfolk 13.1 Miles
Portsmouth 13.7 Miles
Chesapeake 15.1 Miles
Smithfield 16.1 Miles
Yorktown 17.1 Miles
Gloucester Point 17.6 Miles
Rushmere 18.5 Miles
Virginia Beach 23.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hampton
(Population 100,000+)
Newport News 5.8 Miles
Norfolk 13.1 Miles
Portsmouth 13.7 Miles
Chesapeake 15.1 Miles
Virginia Beach 23.7 Miles
Richmond 71.3 Miles
Alexandria 128.6 Miles
Washington 134.4 Miles
Arlington 134.8 Miles
Raleigh 154.5 Miles
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Facts
For more than 4 in 10 convicted murderers being held either in jail or in State prison, alcohol use is reported to have been a factor in the crime. Nearly half of those convicted of assault and sentenced to probation had been drinking when the offense occurred. In California, the severity of the crime of drunk driving becomes irrelevant once the defendant reaches their fourth offense within a ten-year period. At this point, the offense, regardless of whether or not it involved an accident, is considered a felony. Controversy over the causes of alcoholism, however, is a relatively recent phenomenon: The term “alcoholism” itself was not coined until 1860, and the theory that it is a medical disease was only postulated in 1930. Historically, controversy over compulsive drinking has dealt not with what causes it, but rather with how to prevent it; those most concerned about alcoholism have not sought to study the condition, but instead to reduce alcohol consumption. This is especially true of the United States. The 1999 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey found the proportion of American students reporting use of powdered cocaine rose during the 1990s. In 1991, 2.3% of eighth-graders stated that they had used cocaine in their lifetime. This figure rose to 4.7% in 1999. For the older grades, increases began in 1992 and continued through the beginning of 1999. Between those years, lifetime use of cocaine went from 3.3% to 7.7% for tenth-graders and from 6.1% to 9.8% for high school seniors. Lifetime use of crack cocaine, according to MTF, also increased among eighth-, tenth-, and twelfth-graders, from an average of 2% in 1991 to 3.9% in 1999. |
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.
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.
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
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