



Huntington, West Virginia
Huntington, WV Profile
Huntington, WV, population 51,475 , is located
in West Virginia's Cabell county,
about 110.7 miles from Columbus and 112.3 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Huntington has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Huntington has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Huntington area were higher than West Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the West Virginia average.
Huntington Statistics
Huntington Gender Information
Males in Huntington: 24,199 (47%)
Females in Huntington: 27,276 (53%)
As % of Population in Huntington
Race Diversity in Huntington
White: 90%
African American: 7%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Huntington
Age Diversity in Huntington
Median Age in Huntington: 36.7 (Males in Huntington: 33.8, Females in Huntington: 39.6)
Huntington Males Under 20: 11%
Huntington Females Under 20: 12%
Huntington Males 20 to 40: 16%
Huntington Females 20 to 40: 15%
Huntington Males 40 to 60: 11%
Huntington Females 40 to 60: 12%
Huntington Males Over 60: 8%
Huntington Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Huntington
Huntington Household Average Size: 2.12 people
Huntington Median Household Income: $ 23,234
Huntington Median Value of Homes: $ 65,600
Law Enforcement in Huntington
Reported crimes in the Huntington area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 4
Forcible rape: 37
Robbery: 134
Aggravated assault: 111
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 570
Burglary: 1,085
Larceny-theft: 2,333
Motor vehicle theft: 304
Arson: 22
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,422
Huntington Location Information
Elevation: 569 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Huntington
Chesapeake 0.9 Miles
Proctorville 3.9 Miles
Burlington 5.0 Miles
Ceredo 6.4 Miles
Pea Ridge 6.8 Miles
Kenova 7.3 Miles
South Point 7.6 Miles
Barboursville 8.2 Miles
Catlettsburg 8.5 Miles
Athalia 10.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Huntington
(Population 100,000+)
Columbus 110.7 Miles
Lexington 112.3 Miles
Cincinnati 120.0 Miles
Dayton 131.8 Miles
Louisville 180.2 Miles
Knoxville 188.5 Miles
Akron 190.6 Miles
Pittsburgh 191.5 Miles
Winston-Salem 201.0 Miles
Cleveland 216.7 Miles
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Facts
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Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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".
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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