




Arp, Texas
Arp, TX Profile
Arp, TX, population 901 , is located
in Texas's Smith county,
about 79.1 miles from Shreveport and 97.4 miles from Mesquite.
In the 90's the population of Arp has grown by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Arp has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Arp area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Arp Statistics
Arp Gender Information
Males in Arp: 431 (48%)
Females in Arp: 470 (52%)
As % of Population in Arp
Race Diversity in Arp
White: 95%
African American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Arp
Age Diversity in Arp
Median Age in Arp: 37.0 (Males in Arp: 33.8, Females in Arp: 39.3)
Arp Males Under 20: 14%
Arp Females Under 20: 14%
Arp Males 20 to 40: 13%
Arp Females 20 to 40: 13%
Arp Males 40 to 60: 12%
Arp Females 40 to 60: 15%
Arp Males Over 60: 9%
Arp Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Arp
Arp Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Arp Median Household Income: $ 33,750
Arp Median Value of Homes: $ 46,200
Law Enforcement in Arp
Reported crimes in the Arp area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 541
Burglary: 19
Larceny-theft: 12
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,459
Arp Location Information
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Arp
Overton 5.7 Miles
Troup 6.7 Miles
New London 6.9 Miles
New Chapel Hill 8.7 Miles
Whitehouse 9.8 Miles
Kilgore 15.4 Miles
Henderson 15.9 Miles
Bullard 16.5 Miles
Liberty City 16.5 Miles
Tyler 16.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Arp
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 79.1 Miles
Mesquite 97.4 Miles
Garland 103.7 Miles
Dallas 108.7 Miles
Plano 110.3 Miles
Irving 117.6 Miles
Carrollton 118.1 Miles
Grand Prairie 118.8 Miles
Arlington 124.7 Miles
Waco 131.3 Miles
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Facts
Most teens who use alcohol, cigarettes and marijuana do so before they are 14. Among teens who have tried alcohol, tobacco or marijuana, the average age of first use is a little more than 12 for alcohol, 12-1/2 for cigarettes, and 13 years 11 months for marijuana. In 1986, President Reagan signed an important document concerning his "war on drugs" policy (a "war" he had already declared in 1982, the National Security Decision Directive, which considers drug trafficking a threat to U.S.A. national security, and permits the Department of Defence to get involved in a wide variety of anti-drug activities, especially on the Mexico-U.S.A. border. Some have regarded this policy as an important element of the Low Intensity Conflict doctrine. The Mexican government accepted immediately that scheme of perception. Every Mexican president since Miguel de la Madrid (1982-1988) has repeated Reagan�s basic idea. They have also said drug trafficking is a health matter and their combat a "reason of state". Barbiturate-induced sleep resembles normal sleep in many ways, but there are a few important differences. Barbiturates reduce the amount of time spent in rapid eye movement or REM sleep—a very important phase of sleep. Prolonged use of barbiturates causes restlessness during the late stages of sleep. Since the barbiturates remain in the body for some time after a person awakens, a feeling of drowsiness can interfere with judgment and moods for some time after the sedative effects have disappeared. On November 7, 2006, the US Department of Justice declared that November 30, 2006 be Methamphetamine Awareness Day. |
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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