




Ivor, Virginia
Ivor, VA Profile
Ivor, VA, population 320 , is located
in Virginia's Southampton county,
about 26.6 miles from Newport News and 31.9 miles from Hampton.
In the 90's the population of Ivor has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ivor has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Ivor Statistics
Ivor Gender Information
Males in Ivor: 153 (48%)
Females in Ivor: 167 (52%)
As % of Population in Ivor
Race Diversity in Ivor
White: 76%
African American: 20%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Ivor
Age Diversity in Ivor
Median Age in Ivor: 44.4 (Males in Ivor: 38.8, Females in Ivor: 48.5)
Ivor Males Under 20: 14%
Ivor Females Under 20: 9%
Ivor Males 20 to 40: 11%
Ivor Females 20 to 40: 11%
Ivor Males 40 to 60: 12%
Ivor Females 40 to 60: 16%
Ivor Males Over 60: 11%
Ivor Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Ivor
Ivor Household Average Size: 2.37 people
Ivor Median Household Income: $ 34,583
Ivor Median Value of Homes: $ 89,200
Ivor Location Information
Elevation: 90 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ivor
Wakefield 6.7 Miles
Dendron 10.0 Miles
Windsor 10.9 Miles
Waverly 14.1 Miles
Franklin 15.7 Miles
Smithfield 15.8 Miles
Courtland 16.0 Miles
Surry 16.6 Miles
Rushmere 16.7 Miles
Suffolk 21.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ivor
(Population 100,000+)
Newport News 26.6 Miles
Hampton 31.9 Miles
Portsmouth 33.6 Miles
Norfolk 34.2 Miles
Chesapeake 35.1 Miles
Virginia Beach 51.1 Miles
Richmond 54.5 Miles
Raleigh 124.6 Miles
Durham 127.8 Miles
Alexandria 131.7 Miles
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Facts
Young brains are more susceptible to alcohol damage than fully matured brains. Alcohol shrinks memory signals much more quickly (at a lower dosage) in adolescent brains than in the adult brain, and reduces memory acquisition. Those exposed to alcohol in adolescence show a reduced ability to learn when compared with those exposed to alcohol in adulthood. There is a condition called marijuana burn-out. This affects people who have smoked marijuana entirely too often and are "burned-out". They are literally unable to function properly anymore. These burn-outs move slower than others, talk slower or not at all, and may space out from time to time. They also have trouble concentrating on anything and usually end up dropping out of school and have difficulties holding down a job. Marijuana is not as harmless as it seems. While the jury is still out on whether this is a truly physically addicting drug or just a psychological one, the fact remains that marijuana can do some serious damage to your brain cells and your health. Marijuana is the common name for the hemp plant Cannabis sativa. Hemp grows in tropical as well as temperate climates. The dried ground leaves, flowers, and stems of the plant have a long history for their use as drugs. It has been cultivated in different regions of the world throughout centuries for its fiber to produce linen, rope, canvas, and oil. It has also been used as a medicine to relieve symptoms of illness and as a euphoric to induce states of intoxication or elation. Throughout its long history, parts of the plants have been smoked, eaten, chewed, or brewed for its pharmacological effects on human biochemistry. There is a controversy among many experts about whether alcoholics can safely cut down on their drinking (moderation) rather than cutting out alcohol consumption altogether (abstinence). In the process of recovery , recovery is by definition a "return to health." It indicates that action is being taken in a process of learning to overcome behaviors that have been destructive. Some drinkers who have not progressed far in the direction of dependence can return successfully to controlled drinking. If you have tried to cut down and failed, it is unlikely that controlled drinking is possible for you. Many people with alcoholism hold on to the belief that they can stop or cut down whenever they want to. Also, many recovering alcoholics have relapsed because they believe they can now drink in moderation… and end up failing. Experience shows that anyone who has FAILED to achieve moderation should consider trying sobriety as a way to achieve a level of manageability in their life. |
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.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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