




Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV Profile
Charleston, WV, population 53,421 , is located
in West Virginia's Kanawha county,
about 133.4 miles from Columbus and 155.0 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Charleston has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Charleston has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Charleston Statistics
Charleston Gender Information
Males in Charleston: 24,906 (47%)
Females in Charleston: 28,515 (53%)
As % of Population in Charleston
Race Diversity in Charleston
White: 81%
African American: 15%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Charleston
Age Diversity in Charleston
Median Age in Charleston: 40.8 (Males in Charleston: 38.8, Females in Charleston: 42.5)
Charleston Males Under 20: 12%
Charleston Females Under 20: 11%
Charleston Males 20 to 40: 12%
Charleston Females 20 to 40: 13%
Charleston Males 40 to 60: 14%
Charleston Females 40 to 60: 15%
Charleston Males Over 60: 8%
Charleston Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Charleston
Charleston Household Average Size: 2.11 people
Charleston Median Household Income: $ 34,009
Charleston Median Value of Homes: $ 100,800
Charleston Location Information
Elevation: 606 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 29.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Charleston
Charleston">South Charleston 3.9 Miles
Dunbar 5.7 Miles
Coal Fork 6.5 Miles
Marmet 8.1 Miles
Jefferson 8.2 Miles
Pinch 9.1 Miles
Belle 9.6 Miles
Cross Lanes 9.9 Miles
Chesapeake 10.2 Miles
Alum Creek 10.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Charleston
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 133.4 Miles
Lexington 155.0 Miles
Cincinnati 162.4 Miles
Dayton 168.5 Miles
Pittsburgh 169.0 Miles
Winston-Salem 173.4 Miles
Greensboro 187.3 Miles
Akron 189.0 Miles
Knoxville 207.9 Miles
Cleveland 217.9 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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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