



Abernathy, Texas
Abernathy, TX Profile
Abernathy, TX, population 2,839 , is located
in Texas's Lubbock county,
about 17.6 miles from Lubbock and 96.1 miles from Amarillo.
In the 90's the population of Abernathy has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Abernathy has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Abernathy area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Abernathy Statistics
Abernathy Gender Information
Males in Abernathy: 1,390 (49%)
Females in Abernathy: 1,449 (51%)
As % of Population in Abernathy
Race Diversity in Abernathy
White: 76%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 21%
As % of Population in Abernathy
Age Diversity in Abernathy
Median Age in Abernathy: 35.4 (Males in Abernathy: 33.1, Females in Abernathy: 37.4)
Abernathy Males Under 20: 18%
Abernathy Females Under 20: 15%
Abernathy Males 20 to 40: 11%
Abernathy Females 20 to 40: 12%
Abernathy Males 40 to 60: 11%
Abernathy Females 40 to 60: 12%
Abernathy Males Over 60: 9%
Abernathy Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Abernathy
Abernathy Household Average Size: 2.85 people
Abernathy Median Household Income: $ 31,377
Abernathy Median Value of Homes: $ 45,300
Law Enforcement in Abernathy
Reported crimes in the Abernathy area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 142
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 40
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,345
Abernathy Location Information
Elevation: 3,356 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Abernathy
New Deal 6.6 Miles
Shallowater 13.3 Miles
Petersburg 14.3 Miles
Idalou 14.7 Miles
Hale Center 16.0 Miles
Lubbock 17.6 Miles
Anton 18.5 Miles
Spade 19.0 Miles
Lorenzo 20.9 Miles
Buffalo Springs 22.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Abernathy
(Population 100,000+)
Lubbock 17.6 Miles
Amarillo 96.1 Miles
Abilene 155.2 Miles
Wichita Falls 192.4 Miles
Oklahoma City 270.9 Miles
Ft Worth 272.4 Miles
Arlington 284.0 Miles
Albuquerque 287.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 290.0 Miles
Irving 291.4 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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