



Alvin, Texas
Alvin, TX Profile
Alvin, TX, population 21,413 , is located
in Texas's Brazoria county,
about 18.6 miles from Pasadena and 24.5 miles from Houston.
In the 90's the population of Alvin has grown by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Alvin has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Alvin area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Alvin Statistics
Alvin Gender Information
Males in Alvin: 10,516 (49%)
Females in Alvin: 10,897 (51%)
As % of Population in Alvin
Race Diversity in Alvin
White: 82%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in Alvin
Age Diversity in Alvin
Median Age in Alvin: 30.7 (Males in Alvin: 29.6, Females in Alvin: 31.9)
Alvin Males Under 20: 17%
Alvin Females Under 20: 16%
Alvin Males 20 to 40: 16%
Alvin Females 20 to 40: 16%
Alvin Males 40 to 60: 11%
Alvin Females 40 to 60: 12%
Alvin Males Over 60: 5%
Alvin Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Alvin
Alvin Household Average Size: 2.71 people
Alvin Median Household Income: $ 38,576
Alvin Median Value of Homes: $ 68,000
Law Enforcement in Alvin
Reported crimes in the Alvin area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 36
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 224
Burglary: 180
Larceny-theft: 722
Motor vehicle theft: 45
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,234
Alvin Location Information
Land Area: 18.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Alvin
Hillcrest 2.3 Miles
Manvel 7.4 Miles
Friendswood 7.7 Miles
Santa Fe 8.9 Miles
Liverpool 9.2 Miles
Pearland 10.0 Miles
League City 10.7 Miles
Webster 10.9 Miles
Iowa Colony 11.1 Miles
Dickinson 11.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Alvin
(Population 100,000+)
Pasadena 18.6 Miles
Houston 24.5 Miles
Beaumont 82.5 Miles
Austin 160.9 Miles
Corpus Christi 172.3 Miles
Waco 185.7 Miles
San Antonio 195.8 Miles
Lafayette 201.2 Miles
Shreveport 232.1 Miles
Mesquite 244.8 Miles
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Facts
The symptoms of substance abuse may be related to its social effects as well as its physical effects. The social effects of substance abuse may include dropping out of school or losing a series of jobs, engaging in fighting and violence in relationships, and legal problems (ranging from driving under the influence to the commission of crimes designed to obtain the money needed to support an expensive drug habit). High school seniors who could not legally drink until age 21 drank less before age 21 and between ages 21 - 25 than did seniors in states with lower drinking ages. It is estimated that roughly one of every three to four mothers exposes her fetus to the potentially harmful effects of alcohol. Fetal Alcohol Syndrome is the leading preventable cause of neurobehavioral defects and mental retardation and in North America. Steroid use can cause severe outbreaks of acne on the upper back, baldness, shrunken testicles, heavy beards, a puffy face, and depression. Extended use can lead to the growth of tumors, and can cause liver and heart disorders and damage to the endocrine system. It also changes boys' personalities. According to Joe, "You go from an intelligent, normal guy to someone who resorts to beating people up if they don't agree with you. It's a totally physical mentality, and very aggressive." |
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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