



Big Lake, Texas
Big Lake, TX Profile
Big Lake, TX, population 2,885 , is located
in Texas's Reagan county,
about 133.7 miles from Abilene and 166.7 miles from Lubbock.
In the 90's the population of Big Lake has declined by about 21%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Big Lake has been declining at an annual rate of 2.5 percent.
Big Lake Statistics
Big Lake Gender Information
Males in Big Lake: 1,429 (50%)
Females in Big Lake: 1,456 (50%)
As % of Population in Big Lake
Race Diversity in Big Lake
White: 64%
African American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 33%
As % of Population in Big Lake
Age Diversity in Big Lake
Median Age in Big Lake: 31.7 (Males in Big Lake: 31.3, Females in Big Lake: 32.1)
Big Lake Males Under 20: 19%
Big Lake Females Under 20: 19%
Big Lake Males 20 to 40: 13%
Big Lake Females 20 to 40: 13%
Big Lake Males 40 to 60: 12%
Big Lake Females 40 to 60: 12%
Big Lake Males Over 60: 6%
Big Lake Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Big Lake
Big Lake Household Average Size: 3.05 people
Big Lake Median Household Income: $ 33,478
Big Lake Median Value of Homes: $ 39,500
Big Lake Location Information
Elevation: 2,691 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Big Lake
Rankin 28.3 Miles
Iraan 32.3 Miles
Ozona 36.7 Miles
Mertzon 38.3 Miles
McCamey 45.4 Miles
Sterling City 52.7 Miles
Crane 54.5 Miles
Eldorado 55.9 Miles
Christoval 56.9 Miles
Grape Creek 60.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Big Lake
(Population 100,000+)
Abilene 133.7 Miles
Lubbock 166.7 Miles
San Antonio 215.2 Miles
Austin 230.1 Miles
Wichita Falls 255.7 Miles
Waco 255.9 Miles
Ft Worth 265.0 Miles
Arlington 276.8 Miles
Amarillo 279.6 Miles
Laredo 280.8 Miles
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Facts
Boat operators that have a blood alcohol concentration level of 0.10% or above are estimated to be over ten times more likely to die in a boating accident than a boater who has not consumed any alcohol. It is every boater's responsibility to be aware of the risks involved in BUI and the laws and penalties associated with such reckless activity. In every state, it is illegal to operate a boat under the influence of drugs or alcohol, regardless of the type of boat. The Coast Guard enforces a federal law prohibiting BUI. This legislation includes all watercraft, from canoes and rowboats to large ships and foreign vessels, which enter American waters as well as American ships in the high seas. Teens who have friends who drink are more likely to drink themselves, many studies have found, but this influence may be especially strong for girls, a study of 4,700 twins has revealed. To further decrease alcohol-related fatal crashes among young drivers, communities need to implement and enforce strategies that are known to be effective, such as minimum legal drinking age laws and "zero tolerance" laws for drivers under 21 years of age. Since teens spend roughly forty hours a week in school, school is an excellent place to communicate with them. School has the additional bonus of being a source of instruction and guidance which makes it appropriate for the goal of school drug abuse education. There is an increasing number of teens who believe that certain drugs, such as alcohol and marijuana, are generally harmless; it is important to use school drug abuse education to instruct them that these drugs can have an adverse effect upon their physical health and well being. |
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.
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
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