




Aldine, Texas
Aldine, TX Profile
Aldine, TX, population 13,979 , is located
in Texas's Harris county,
about 11.7 miles from Houston and 19.6 miles from Pasadena.
In the 90's the population of Aldine has grown by about 26%.
Aldine Statistics
Aldine Gender Information
Males in Aldine: 7,249 (52%)
Females in Aldine: 6,730 (48%)
As % of Population in Aldine
Race Diversity in Aldine
White: 59%
African American: 6%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 31%
As % of Population in Aldine
Age Diversity in Aldine
Median Age in Aldine: 28.5 (Males in Aldine: 28.1, Females in Aldine: 29.0)
Aldine Males Under 20: 19%
Aldine Females Under 20: 17%
Aldine Males 20 to 40: 16%
Aldine Females 20 to 40: 15%
Aldine Males 40 to 60: 12%
Aldine Females 40 to 60: 10%
Aldine Males Over 60: 5%
Aldine Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Aldine
Aldine Household Average Size: 3.44 people
Aldine Median Household Income: $ 32,437
Aldine Median Value of Homes: $ 53,900
Aldine Location Information
Elevation: 81 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Aldine
Humble 8.4 Miles
Spring 10.4 Miles
Jersey Village 11.4 Miles
Houston 11.7 Miles
Hilshire Village 11.8 Miles
Spring Valley 12.3 Miles
Atascocita 13.0 Miles
Hunters Creek Village 13.2 Miles
Hedwig Village 13.5 Miles
Jacinto City 14.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Aldine
(Population 100,000+)
Houston 11.7 Miles
Pasadena 19.6 Miles
Beaumont 77.3 Miles
Austin 143.3 Miles
Waco 153.4 Miles
San Antonio 190.4 Miles
Corpus Christi 191.5 Miles
Lafayette 202.1 Miles
Shreveport 203.6 Miles
Mesquite 208.8 Miles
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Facts
Enormous. The U.S. government reports that 9.7 million Americans used marijuana and 1.9 million used cocaine in the last month. Today, drugs oftentimes are stronger (marijuana harvested recently in northern California had 22 times the THC content of late ’60s marijuana, THC being the psychoactive ingredient in the drug), cheaper (a “hit” of crack is still available for as little as $5 in many cities), and more lethal (record numbers of overdoses and medical emergencies in recent years) than ever before. Perhaps most tragically, as many as 375,000 “coke babies” have been born in the United States in one year. Clearly, drug abuse is at crisis levels. In the midst of the acute demographic and caloric crisis of southeastern China in the late 18th and early 19th Centuries, opium attributes as a appetite suppressant may have increased its appeal to users at a time of scarcity and high food prices. At certain periods, the use of opium may have suppressed appetite sufficiently to make its addiction economical in comparison to the cost of eating a normal diet. Essentially, drugs are a pain killer. They may seem to avert emotional and physical pain by providing the user with a temporary and illusionary escape from or way to cope with life's realities. In fact, more problems--serious ones--are created by using and abusing drugs. Over time, a person's ability to choose not to take drugs can become compromised--soon enough the person rationalizes the need to use consistently and will do anything to get high. They are now caught in the vicious cycle of using to alleviate pain and creating more pain by using...They now display the physiological symptoms of addiction. They become difficult to communicate with, are withdrawn, and begin to exhibit other strange behaviorisms associated with addiction. Sedative drugs are also called hypnotics or SEDATIVE-HYPNOTICS. They are sometimes referred to as "minor tranquilizers" or "anxiolytics" (antianxiety medications). Technically, a sedative decreases activity and calms, while a hypnotic produces drowsiness, allowing for the onset and maintenance of a state of Sleep similar to natural sleep and from which the sleeper may be easily awakened. The same drug used for sedation, pharmacologically induced sleep, and general systemic anesthesia may be seen to induce a continuum of central nervous system (CNS) depression. Such drugs are usually referred to, therefore, as sedative-hypnotics, and they are widely prescribed in the treatment of insomnia (sleep problems). Although some people take these drugs only occasionally and for specific sleep problems (grief, time-limited stress, long-distance flights), many more take them over prolonged periods (months and even years) as a presumed aid to nightly sleep. They do this despite medical advice to restrict such drugs to about two weeks of use. |
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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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.
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.
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.
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