




Madison Heights, Virginia
Madison Heights, VA Profile
Madison Heights, VA, population 11,584 , is located
in Virginia's Amherst county,
about 91.6 miles from Richmond and 100.2 miles from Durham.
In the 90's the population of Madison Heights has declined by about 1%.
Madison Heights Statistics
Madison Heights Gender Information
Males in Madison Heights: 5,547 (48%)
Females in Madison Heights: 6,037 (52%)
As % of Population in Madison Heights
Race Diversity in Madison Heights
White: 78%
African American: 20%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Madison Heights
Age Diversity in Madison Heights
Median Age in Madison Heights: 39.5 (Males in Madison Heights: 38.7, Females in Madison Heights: 40.3)
Madison Heights Males Under 20: 12%
Madison Heights Females Under 20: 12%
Madison Heights Males 20 to 40: 13%
Madison Heights Females 20 to 40: 14%
Madison Heights Males 40 to 60: 14%
Madison Heights Females 40 to 60: 15%
Madison Heights Males Over 60: 9%
Madison Heights Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Madison Heights
Madison Heights Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Madison Heights Median Household Income: $ 32,359
Madison Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 84,900
Madison Heights Location Information
Elevation: 760 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 19.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Madison Heights
Lynchburg 1.6 Miles
Forest 10.3 Miles
Timberlake 10.6 Miles
Rustburg 10.7 Miles
Amherst 11.4 Miles
Appomattox 17.1 Miles
Glasgow 22.8 Miles
Bedford 23.0 Miles
Altavista 23.8 Miles
Buena Vista 24.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Madison Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Richmond 91.6 Miles
Durham 100.2 Miles
Greensboro 101.0 Miles
Winston-Salem 111.1 Miles
Raleigh 117.9 Miles
Alexandria 147.6 Miles
Arlington 149.9 Miles
Newport News 151.7 Miles
Washington 152.1 Miles
Hampton 155.5 Miles
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Facts
Teens who drank, smoked cigarettes, and used marijuana at least once in the past month are more than 16 times as likely to use another drug like cocaine, heroin or LSD. Although different kinds of drugs can have a variety of effects on the user, almost all drugs cause an over-stimulating feeling of pleasure in the brain. In almost every case, drugs will eventually lead the regular drug user to an addiction to the feeling of euphoria produced when consuming drugs or alcohol. There is a fine line between drug abuse and a drug problem or addiction. Generally speaking, if the drug is an illegal substance, the user has a problem. However, medications and prescribed drugs can also be addictive. According to the 2006 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, the number of current (past-month) heroin users in the United States increased from 136,000 in 2005 to 338,000 in 2006. The corresponding prevalence rate increased from 0.06 to 0.14 percent. There were 91,000 first-time users of heroin aged 12 or older in 2006, down from 108,000 reported in 2005. Among persons aged 12 to 49, the average age at first use of heroin was 20.7 years. Methadone works differently. Its slow onset and long-lasting impact lessen the chances that the user will get high from taking it. At the same time, it blocks the receptors in the brain that are stimulated by opiates, so those using methadone do not get high even if they take heroin or morphine too. (Entries on codeine, heroin, morphine, and opium are also available in this encyclopedia.) Methadone is best known as the medication prescribed to help opiate addicts end the destructive behavior associated with drug addiction. People with opiate addictions often use drugs such as heroin and morphine more to avoid withdrawal symptoms than to achieve a high. Withdrawal is the process of gradually cutting back on the amount of a substance being taken until use can be discontinued entirely. Indeed, withdrawal from opiates—even prescription drugs such as OxyContin and Vicodin—can be difficult and challenging. Methadone eases all symptoms of opiate withdrawal, including anxiety and insomnia, a sleep disorder. Those who receive methadone treatment from trained, licensed doctors—and who follow the treatment schedule carefully—face little danger of overdose, infectious disease, or organ failure. When used properly, it is a medicine that helps users end their addictions and get on with their lives. |
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".
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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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