




Boyce, Louisiana
Boyce, LA Profile
Boyce, LA, population 1,190 , is located
in Louisiana's Rapides county,
about 89.4 miles from Lafayette and 100.9 miles from Shreveport.
In the 90's the population of Boyce has declined by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Boyce has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Boyce Statistics
Boyce Gender Information
Males in Boyce: 518 (44%)
Females in Boyce: 672 (56%)
As % of Population in Boyce
Race Diversity in Boyce
White: 23%
African American: 74%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Boyce
Age Diversity in Boyce
Median Age in Boyce: 28.6 (Males in Boyce: 24.5, Females in Boyce: 32.2)
Boyce Males Under 20: 19%
Boyce Females Under 20: 20%
Boyce Males 20 to 40: 9%
Boyce Females 20 to 40: 15%
Boyce Males 40 to 60: 10%
Boyce Females 40 to 60: 12%
Boyce Males Over 60: 6%
Boyce Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Boyce
Boyce Household Average Size: 2.79 people
Boyce Median Household Income: $ 17,727
Boyce Median Value of Homes: $ 34,500
Boyce Location Information
Elevation: 84 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Boyce
Colfax 9.2 Miles
Alexandria 14.3 Miles
Pineville 14.7 Miles
Ball 15.3 Miles
Dry Prong 15.5 Miles
Pollock 18.1 Miles
Woodworth 19.7 Miles
Simpson 22.8 Miles
Montgomery 23.2 Miles
Forest Hill 25.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Boyce
(Population 100,000+)
Lafayette 89.4 Miles
Shreveport 100.9 Miles
Baton Rouge 110.9 Miles
Beaumont 124.1 Miles
Jackson 158.9 Miles
Metairie 178.5 Miles
New Orleans 183.5 Miles
Pasadena 191.6 Miles
Houston 196.0 Miles
Little Rock 233.2 Miles
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Facts
Personality. Young people who break the rules against using drugs often have a history of breaking other rules and getting into trouble even before drug use starts. Of course, some young people who use drugs are not troublemakers. They may just be curious and want to see what drug use is all about, even when they know it might get them into serious trouble. Or, they might not know about drug dependence and other serious problems caused by drug use. The Reagan-Bush drug wars of the 1980s provide further evidence of the counterproductive impact of U.S. efforts at supply-side suppression. During the 1980s, America experienced an unprecedented drug crisis. Between 1982 and 1985, U.S. cocaine consumption more than doubled to 72 tons. Seventy-six million Americans, about 43 percent of the U.S. adult population, have been exposed to alcoholism in their families. Almost one in five adult Americans (18 percent) lived with an alcoholic while growing up. Roughly one in eight American adult drinkers is an alcoholic or experiences problems due to the use of alcohol. The cost to society is estimated at more than $166 billion each year. There are an estimated 26.8 million children of alcoholics in the United States. Some research suggests that over 11 million are under the age of 18. Children who are drinking alcohol by 7th grade are more likely to report academic problems, substance use, and delinquent behavior in both middle school and high school. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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