




Matoaka, West Virginia
Matoaka, WV Profile
Matoaka, WV, population 317 , is located
in West Virginia's Mercer county,
about 106.8 miles from Winston-Salem and 123.1 miles from Greensboro.
In the 90's the population of Matoaka has declined by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Matoaka has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Matoaka area were lower than West Virginia's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the West Virginia average.
Matoaka Statistics
Matoaka Gender Information
Males in Matoaka: 138 (44%)
Females in Matoaka: 179 (56%)
As % of Population in Matoaka
Race Diversity in Matoaka
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Matoaka
Age Diversity in Matoaka
Median Age in Matoaka: 35.7 (Males in Matoaka: 35.5, Females in Matoaka: 35.8)
Matoaka Males Under 20: 11%
Matoaka Females Under 20: 17%
Matoaka Males 20 to 40: 15%
Matoaka Females 20 to 40: 12%
Matoaka Males 40 to 60: 8%
Matoaka Females 40 to 60: 12%
Matoaka Males Over 60: 10%
Matoaka Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Matoaka
Matoaka Household Average Size: 2.49 people
Matoaka Median Household Income: $ 17,159
Matoaka Median Value of Homes: $ 23,000
Law Enforcement in Matoaka
Reported crimes in the Matoaka area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 974
Burglary: 0
Larceny-theft: 1
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 325
Matoaka Location Information
Elevation: 2,362 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Matoaka
Montcalm 4.6 Miles
Bramwell 7.6 Miles
Princeton 8.6 Miles
Pocahontas 9.6 Miles
Bluefield 10.5 Miles
Northfork 10.8 Miles
Keystone 11.4 Miles
Bluefield 11.7 Miles
Anawalt 12.1 Miles
Athens 12.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Matoaka
(Population 100,000+)
Winston-Salem 106.8 Miles
Greensboro 123.1 Miles
Charlotte 153.3 Miles
Durham 163.2 Miles
Knoxville 179.6 Miles
Lexington 181.2 Miles
Raleigh 184.1 Miles
Columbus 199.7 Miles
Richmond 207.8 Miles
Fayetteville 210.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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