




Keystone, West Virginia
Keystone, WV Profile
Keystone, WV, population 453 , is located
in West Virginia's McDowell county,
about 112.9 miles from Winston-Salem and 130.7 miles from Greensboro.
In the 90's the population of Keystone has declined by about 28%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Keystone has been declining at an annual rate of 2.8 percent.
Keystone Statistics
Keystone Gender Information
Males in Keystone: 187 (41%)
Females in Keystone: 266 (59%)
As % of Population in Keystone
Race Diversity in Keystone
White: 25%
African American: 73%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Keystone
Age Diversity in Keystone
Median Age in Keystone: 39.9 (Males in Keystone: 37.6, Females in Keystone: 40.8)
Keystone Males Under 20: 13%
Keystone Females Under 20: 16%
Keystone Males 20 to 40: 8%
Keystone Females 20 to 40: 12%
Keystone Males 40 to 60: 10%
Keystone Females 40 to 60: 14%
Keystone Males Over 60: 10%
Keystone Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Keystone
Keystone Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Keystone Median Household Income: $ 10,417
Keystone Median Value of Homes: $ 23,500
Keystone Location Information
Elevation: 1,680 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Keystone
Northfork 0.7 Miles
Kimball 3.2 Miles
Anawalt 5.5 Miles
Gary 6.5 Miles
Welch 7.4 Miles
Pocahontas 9.8 Miles
Bramwell 9.9 Miles
Matoaka 11.4 Miles
Montcalm 11.7 Miles
Davy 12.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Keystone
(Population 100,000+)
Winston-Salem 112.9 Miles
Greensboro 130.7 Miles
Charlotte 155.1 Miles
Knoxville 169.9 Miles
Lexington 170.3 Miles
Durham 172.3 Miles
Raleigh 193.1 Miles
Columbus 194.9 Miles
Cincinnati 203.0 Miles
Fayetteville 217.5 Miles
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Facts
Crack cocaine may be reprocessed in small quantities with water (users refer to the resultant product as "cookback"). This removes the residual bicarbonate, and any adulterants or cuts that have been used in the previous handling of the cocaine and leaves a relatively pure, anhydrous cocaine base. Because people, who are high on heroin, or craving the next fix, don't use good judgment, they often share needles with other users. And sharing needles means massive risk for HIV infection and hepatitis...two incurable diseases, which can kill. An increasing number of criminals are using the Internet as a medium to exchange information on drugs or production methods, and to offer advice on where and how to obtain precursor chemicals and equipment for the production of synthetic drugs. Although the sale of drugs such as MDMA or GHB is generally not advertised on the Internet, suppliers and customers are able to meet through Internet bulletin boards and chat rooms. Methamphetamine (methylamphetamine or desoxyephedrine) is a psychostimulant and sympathomimetic drug. The dextrorotatory (S-isomer) dextromethamphetamine can be prescribed to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, though unmethylated amphetamine is more commonly prescribed. Narcolepsy and obesity can also be treated by the aforementioned isomer under the brand name Desoxyn. It is considered a second line of treatment, used when amphetamine and methylphenidate cause the patient too many side effects. It is only recommended for short term use (~6 weeks) in obesity patients because it is thought that the anorectic effects of the drug are short lived and produce tolerance quickly, whereas the effects on CNS stimulation are much less susceptable to tolerance. It is also used illegally for weight loss and to maintain alertness, focus, motivation, and mental clarity for extended periods of time, and for recreational purposes. |
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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