




Cross Lanes, West Virginia
Cross Lanes, WV Profile
Cross Lanes, WV, population 10,353 , is located
in West Virginia's Kanawha county,
about 124.7 miles from Columbus and 147.2 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Cross Lanes has declined by about 5%.
Cross Lanes Statistics
Cross Lanes Gender Information
Males in Cross Lanes: 4,995 (48%)
Females in Cross Lanes: 5,358 (52%)
As % of Population in Cross Lanes
Race Diversity in Cross Lanes
White: 94%
African American: 4%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Cross Lanes
Age Diversity in Cross Lanes
Median Age in Cross Lanes: 36.9 (Males in Cross Lanes: 36.1, Females in Cross Lanes: 37.7)
Cross Lanes Males Under 20: 13%
Cross Lanes Females Under 20: 13%
Cross Lanes Males 20 to 40: 14%
Cross Lanes Females 20 to 40: 15%
Cross Lanes Males 40 to 60: 15%
Cross Lanes Females 40 to 60: 15%
Cross Lanes Males Over 60: 7%
Cross Lanes Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Cross Lanes
Cross Lanes Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Cross Lanes Median Household Income: $ 45,334
Cross Lanes Median Value of Homes: $ 93,800
Cross Lanes Location Information
Elevation: 700 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cross Lanes
Nitro 2.9 Miles
Jefferson 3.2 Miles
St Albans 3.4 Miles
Poca 3.8 Miles
Dunbar 5.0 Miles
South Charleston 6.1 Miles
Tornado 6.2 Miles
Bancroft 6.7 Miles
Teays Valley 7.8 Miles
Alum Creek 9.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cross Lanes
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 124.7 Miles
Lexington 147.2 Miles
Cincinnati 152.6 Miles
Dayton 158.7 Miles
Pittsburgh 169.5 Miles
Winston-Salem 181.7 Miles
Akron 184.6 Miles
Greensboro 196.2 Miles
Knoxville 206.7 Miles
Cleveland 213.0 Miles
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Facts
Over the last ten years, cocaine, chemically altered into the form of crack, has become easily available to young people. Crack cocaine is sold in chunks or rocks for as little as five dollars for a small vial full. It is a smokable, less expensive, and more potent form of cocaine. Its effects reach the brain in just a few seconds. The user feels like crack is as vital to survival as air, food, and water. Between 1994 and 1995 cocaine/crack use among teenagers increased 166 percent with 7.1 percent of high school seniors and 6.5 percent of sophomores using it. According to information from crackcocaineaddiction.com, 44 percent of adolescent cocaine/crack users have sold drugs to support their habit, 31 percent have stolen from friends and family, and 14 percent have attempted suicide. Both forms of the drug increase blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, and body temperature, and can cause respiratory failure, permanent damage to liver and lungs, collapse of the nasal septum (if snorted), hallucinations, paranoia, violent mood swings, the sensation of bugs crawling on the skin (known as coke bugs), and brain seizures. Cocaine destroys the brain's ability to regulate Law enforcement officials are on the lookout for people who drive boats erratically and recklessly. When a possible offender is spotted, the officials often ask the driver to perform field sobriety tests and to take a chemical test to determine if he or she has been drinking. The Coast Guard ensures that the vessel of a drunk boater is brought to shore. Under some circumstances, the Coast Guard may choose to arrest the operator, detain him or her until sober, or turn the person over to state or local authorities. Federal statistics show that a large percentage of criminal offenders were under the influence of alcohol alone when they committed their crimes (36.3%, or a total of 1,919,251 offenders). Federal research also shows for more than 40% of convicted murderers being held in either jail or State prison, alcohol use was a factor in the crime. What happens when a pregnant woman consumes cocaine? Cocaine crosses the placenta and enters your baby's circulation. The elimination of cocaine is slower in a fetus than in an adult. This means that cocaine remains in the baby's body much longer than it does in your body. How can cocaine affect my unborn baby? According to the Organization of Teratology Information Services (OTIS), during the early months of pregnancy, cocaine exposure may increase the risk of miscarriage. Later in pregnancy, cocaine use can cause placental abruption. Placental abruption can lead to severe bleeding, preterm birth, and fetal death. OTIS also states that the risk of a birth defect appears to be greater when the mother has used cocaine frequently during pregnancy. According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecology (ACOG), women who use cocaine during their pregnancy have a 25 % increased chance of premature labor. Babies born to mothers who use cocaine throughout their pregnancy may also have a smaller head and have their growth hindered. Babies who are exposed to cocaine later in pregnancy may be born dependent and suffer from withdrawal symptoms such as tremors, sleeplessness, muscle spasms, and feeding difficulties. Some experts believe that learning difficulties may result as the child gets older. Defects of the genitals, kidneys, and brain are also possible. What if I consumed cocaine before I knew I was pregnant? There have not been any conclusive studies done on single doses of cocaine during pregnancy. Birth defects and other side effects are usually a result of prolonged use, but because studies are inconclusive, it is best to avoid cocaine altogether. Cocaine is a very addictive drug and experimentation often leads to abuse of the drug. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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