




Chesapeake, West Virginia
Chesapeake, WV Profile
Chesapeake, WV, population 1,643 , is located
in West Virginia's Kanawha county,
about 143.6 miles from Columbus and 159.4 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Chesapeake has declined by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Chesapeake has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Chesapeake Statistics
Chesapeake Gender Information
Males in Chesapeake: 746 (45%)
Females in Chesapeake: 897 (55%)
As % of Population in Chesapeake
Race Diversity in Chesapeake
White: 88%
African American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Chesapeake
Age Diversity in Chesapeake
Median Age in Chesapeake: 43.3 (Males in Chesapeake: 40.0, Females in Chesapeake: 46.6)
Chesapeake Males Under 20: 11%
Chesapeake Females Under 20: 11%
Chesapeake Males 20 to 40: 11%
Chesapeake Females 20 to 40: 12%
Chesapeake Males 40 to 60: 14%
Chesapeake Females 40 to 60: 16%
Chesapeake Males Over 60: 9%
Chesapeake Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Chesapeake
Chesapeake Household Average Size: 2.19 people
Chesapeake Median Household Income: $ 29,526
Chesapeake Median Value of Homes: $ 54,700
Chesapeake Location Information
Elevation: 680 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Chesapeake
Belle 0.6 Miles
Marmet 2.3 Miles
East Bank 5.1 Miles
Cedar Grove 5.9 Miles
Glasgow 6.1 Miles
Coal Fork 6.6 Miles
Pratt 8.3 Miles
Handley 9.6 Miles
Charleston 10.2 Miles
Montgomery 11.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Chesapeake
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 143.6 Miles
Lexington 159.4 Miles
Winston-Salem 163.2 Miles
Cincinnati 170.5 Miles
Pittsburgh 174.1 Miles
Greensboro 177.1 Miles
Dayton 177.9 Miles
Akron 197.7 Miles
Knoxville 204.4 Miles
Charlotte 210.8 Miles
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Facts
Negative trends include: prescription drugs – annual abuse of oxycontin and vicodin continue to raise concern among health care professionals. Abuse of inhalants by 8th-10th graders increased from 15.8 percent to 17.3 percent between 2004 and 2005. The survey also showed that teen’s perceptions of the risks associated with abusing inhalants have declined in the past three years, which suggests a need for increased awareness of the dangerous and often times devastating consequences of abusing inhalants. The structurally related anaesthetic, ketamine ("Special K"), was subsequently developed. It induced a similar state of anaesthesia, but psychedelic reactions are much less severe. It is legally produced in the USA, Russia, Hungary, and other countries, this compound is readily available. Many long term ketamine users report "K-Pains" or "Ketamine cramps" the exact cause of these are unknown but with extended use users report extreme pain in their lower abdomen. Heavy users report a rapid increase in tolerance with extended use and a line which might leave one user passed out may have no effect on a more experienced user. Risk-Taking—Research shows the brain keeps developing well into the twenties, during which time it continues to establish important communication connections and further refines its function. Scientists believe that this lengthy developmental period may help explain some of the behavior which is characteristic of adolescence—such as their propensity to seek out new and potentially dangerous situations. For some teens, thrill-seeking might include experimenting with alcohol. Developmental changes also offer a possible physiological explanation for why teens act so impulsively, often not recognizing that their actions—such as drinking—have consequences. |
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
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.
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