




Lynchburg, Virginia
Lynchburg, VA Profile
Lynchburg, VA, population 65,269 , is located
in Virginia's Lynchburg (city) county,
about 92.8 miles from Richmond and 99.1 miles from Durham.
In the 90's the population of Lynchburg has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lynchburg has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lynchburg area were higher than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Virginia average.
Lynchburg Statistics
Lynchburg Gender Information
Males in Lynchburg: 29,841 (46%)
Females in Lynchburg: 35,428 (54%)
As % of Population in Lynchburg
Race Diversity in Lynchburg
White: 67%
African American: 30%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lynchburg
Age Diversity in Lynchburg
Median Age in Lynchburg: 35.1 (Males in Lynchburg: 33.0, Females in Lynchburg: 36.9)
Lynchburg Males Under 20: 14%
Lynchburg Females Under 20: 14%
Lynchburg Males 20 to 40: 13%
Lynchburg Females 20 to 40: 15%
Lynchburg Males 40 to 60: 11%
Lynchburg Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lynchburg Males Over 60: 8%
Lynchburg Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Lynchburg
Lynchburg Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Lynchburg Median Household Income: $ 32,234
Lynchburg Median Value of Homes: $ 84,900
Law Enforcement in Lynchburg
Reported crimes in the Lynchburg area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 6
Forcible rape: 25
Robbery: 72
Aggravated assault: 164
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 408
Burglary: 411
Larceny-theft: 1,822
Motor vehicle theft: 162
Arson: 13
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,660
Lynchburg Location Information
Elevation: 818 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 49.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lynchburg
Madison Heights 1.6 Miles
Forest 8.8 Miles
Timberlake 9.0 Miles
Rustburg 9.7 Miles
Amherst 12.9 Miles
Appomattox 17.9 Miles
Bedford 21.6 Miles
Altavista 22.3 Miles
Glasgow 22.8 Miles
Hurt 23.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lynchburg
(Population 100,000+)
Richmond 92.8 Miles
Durham 99.1 Miles
Greensboro 99.5 Miles
Winston-Salem 109.5 Miles
Raleigh 116.9 Miles
Alexandria 149.2 Miles
Arlington 151.5 Miles
Newport News 152.5 Miles
Washington 153.7 Miles
Hampton 156.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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".
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.
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.
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