




Bluefield, West Virginia
Bluefield, WV Profile
Bluefield, WV, population 11,451 , is located
in West Virginia's Mercer county,
about 97.4 miles from Winston-Salem and 114.7 miles from Greensboro.
In the 90's the population of Bluefield has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bluefield has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bluefield area were lower than West Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the West Virginia average.
Bluefield Statistics
Bluefield Gender Information
Males in Bluefield: 5,241 (46%)
Females in Bluefield: 6,210 (54%)
As % of Population in Bluefield
Race Diversity in Bluefield
White: 76%
African American: 22%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Bluefield
Age Diversity in Bluefield
Median Age in Bluefield: 42.2 (Males in Bluefield: 39.8, Females in Bluefield: 44.3)
Bluefield Males Under 20: 12%
Bluefield Females Under 20: 12%
Bluefield Males 20 to 40: 11%
Bluefield Females 20 to 40: 12%
Bluefield Males 40 to 60: 13%
Bluefield Females 40 to 60: 14%
Bluefield Males Over 60: 10%
Bluefield Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Bluefield
Bluefield Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Bluefield Median Household Income: $ 27,672
Bluefield Median Value of Homes: $ 59,300
Law Enforcement in Bluefield
Reported crimes in the Bluefield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 42
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 436
Burglary: 100
Larceny-theft: 251
Motor vehicle theft: 25
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,344
Bluefield Location Information
Elevation: 2,611 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bluefield
Bluefield"> Bluefield 2.9 Miles
Montcalm 6.1 Miles
Bramwell 6.2 Miles
Pocahontas 6.9 Miles
Princeton 9.4 Miles
Matoaka 10.5 Miles
Anawalt 12.6 Miles
Oakvale 15.0 Miles
Athens 15.5 Miles
Northfork 15.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bluefield
(Population 100,000+)
Winston-Salem 97.4 Miles
Greensboro 114.7 Miles
Charlotte 142.9 Miles
Durham 156.3 Miles
Knoxville 175.0 Miles
Raleigh 177.1 Miles
Lexington 185.2 Miles
Fayetteville 201.6 Miles
Richmond 207.6 Miles
Columbus 209.4 Miles
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Facts
Traffic crashes are the greatest single cause of death for persons aged 6–33. About 45% of these fatalities are in alcohol-related crashes. Reference to the hemp plant (cannabis) appears as early as 2700 B.C. in a Chinese manuscript. European explorers arriving to the New World first observed the plant in 1545. It was considered to be such a useful crop that early Jamestown settlers in 1607 began its cultivation and later in Virginia farmers were fined for not growing hemp; in 1617, it was introduced into England. From the seventeenth to the mid-twentieth century marijuana was considered as a household drug useful for treating such maladies as headaches, menstrual cramps, and toothaches. From 1913-38 a stronger variety of the marijuana plant was cultivated by American drug companies for use in their drug products. It was called Cannabis americana. Drug abuse, also known as substance abuse, involves the repeated and excessive use of chemical substances to achieve a certain effect. These substances may be “street” or “illicit” drugs, illegal due to their high potential for addiction and abuse. They also may be drugs obtained with a prescription, used for pleasure rather than for medical reasons. On emotional level marijuana dangers include isolation, depression and an increase in anxiety. Uncomfortable feelings and fear also lead to more use of the drug that can make for more problems. Studies show that over time, individuals who become physically and/or emotionally dependent on marijuana can find that they are falling behind on basic fundamental life skills that are being acquired by peers in the same age range. This can lead to self-esteem problems as self-reinforcement abilities deteriorate and confidence diminishes. So why doesn't the pot smoker stop smoking pot? |
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".
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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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