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Tappahannock, VA Profile
Tappahannock, VA, population 2,068 , is located
in Virginia's Essex county,
about 41.7 miles from Richmond and 61.7 miles from Alexandria.
In the 90's the population of Tappahannock has grown by about 33%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Tappahannock has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Tappahannock area were higher than Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Virginia average.
Tappahannock Statistics
Tappahannock Gender Information
Males in Tappahannock: 907 (44%)
Females in Tappahannock: 1,161 (56%)
As % of Population in Tappahannock
Race Diversity in Tappahannock
White: 55%
African American: 42%
Asian: 3%
As % of Population in Tappahannock
Age Diversity in Tappahannock
Median Age in Tappahannock: 38.7 (Males in Tappahannock: 36.1, Females in Tappahannock: 40.3)
Tappahannock Males Under 20: 12%
Tappahannock Females Under 20: 13%
Tappahannock Males 20 to 40: 12%
Tappahannock Females 20 to 40: 15%
Tappahannock Males 40 to 60: 10%
Tappahannock Females 40 to 60: 12%
Tappahannock Males Over 60: 10%
Tappahannock Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Tappahannock
Tappahannock Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Tappahannock Median Household Income: $ 33,688
Tappahannock Median Value of Homes: $ 93,900
Law Enforcement in Tappahannock
Reported crimes in the Tappahannock area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 5
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 387
Burglary: 4
Larceny-theft: 105
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,416
Tappahannock Location Information
Elevation: 22 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Tappahannock
Warsaw 6.0 Miles
Montross 11.9 Miles
Colonial Beach 23.5 Miles
Port Royal 24.8 Miles
Urbanna 25.3 Miles
West Point 27.5 Miles
Bowling Green 27.9 Miles
Leonardtown 28.1 Miles
Dahlgren 30.0 Miles
Kilmarnock 30.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Tappahannock
(Population 100,000+)
Richmond 41.7 Miles
Alexandria 61.7 Miles
Washington 67.8 Miles
Arlington 67.9 Miles
Hampton 68.1 Miles
Newport News 69.6 Miles
Norfolk 81.0 Miles
Portsmouth 81.4 Miles
Chesapeake 83.0 Miles
Virginia Beach 88.6 Miles
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Facts
Despite the restriction, ecstasy use has continued and dramatically increased at the turn of the millenium. In fact, ecstasy is one of the few drugs whose use is increasing among 12-to 25-year-olds. Ecstasy is most often used by young people at parties or in dance clubs, because users find that feelings of extreme happiness and uninhibited confidence produced by the drug encourage socializing, and that the drug's stimulant properties are ideal for prolonged periods of dancing. For some time the perception was that ecstasy was not harmful, but as its use has spread exponentially, reports of death as a result of ecstasy use have become increasingly common. Researchers have also discovered that the chemical is a neurotoxin and that ecstasy users may risk depression as a result of continued use. Community-based outreach is an effective approach for contacting drug users in their local neighborhoods to provide them with the means to change their risky drug- and sex-related behaviors. This approach relies on outreach workers who typically reside in the local community and are familiar with its drug use subculture. As a result, they are in a unique position to educate and influence their peers to stop using drugs and reduce their risks for HIV and other blood-borne infections. Outreach workers distribute HIV/AIDS educational information, bleach kits for disinfecting injection equipment when sterile equipment is not available, and condoms for safer sex. They also provide drug users with referrals for drug treatment, syringe access and exchange programs, and HIV, HBV, and HCV testing and counseling. All psychoactive drugs have effects other than those for which they are used, and some of these can be very damaging to physical health. Smoking marijuana or tobacco, for example, can cause lung damage. Alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. Sniffing cocaine can damage the inside of the nose. People who inject drugs by hypodermic needles can get infections such as hepatitis or HIV. Marijuana was not covered under the Harrison Act, though various state and local statutes required a prescription for distribution. Federal efforts to regulate the use of the drug developed during the 1920s and 1930s, culminating in the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 (P.L. 75-238). The Act required a sizeable transfer tax for all marijuana sales. |
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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 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.
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.
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.
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