



Breckenridge, Texas
Breckenridge, TX Profile
Breckenridge, TX, population 5,868 , is located
in Texas's Stephens county,
about 52.9 miles from Abilene and 83.5 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Breckenridge has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Breckenridge has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Breckenridge area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Breckenridge Statistics
Breckenridge Gender Information
Males in Breckenridge: 2,775 (47%)
Females in Breckenridge: 3,093 (53%)
As % of Population in Breckenridge
Race Diversity in Breckenridge
White: 84%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 14%
As % of Population in Breckenridge
Age Diversity in Breckenridge
Median Age in Breckenridge: 34.5 (Males in Breckenridge: 32.4, Females in Breckenridge: 36.5)
Breckenridge Males Under 20: 17%
Breckenridge Females Under 20: 16%
Breckenridge Males 20 to 40: 12%
Breckenridge Females 20 to 40: 13%
Breckenridge Males 40 to 60: 11%
Breckenridge Females 40 to 60: 12%
Breckenridge Males Over 60: 8%
Breckenridge Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Breckenridge
Breckenridge Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Breckenridge Median Household Income: $ 28,697
Breckenridge Median Value of Homes: $ 35,300
Law Enforcement in Breckenridge
Reported crimes in the Breckenridge area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 17
Burglary: 47
Larceny-theft: 71
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,111
Breckenridge Location Information
Elevation: 1,202 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Breckenridge
Woodson 20.0 Miles
Moran 21.0 Miles
Albany 23.1 Miles
Ranger 23.7 Miles
Eastland 25.0 Miles
Cisco 25.8 Miles
Strawn 27.4 Miles
Graham 30.3 Miles
Putnam 31.5 Miles
Mingus 31.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Breckenridge
(Population 100,000+)
Abilene 52.9 Miles
Wichita Falls 83.5 Miles
Ft Worth 92.0 Miles
Arlington 104.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 110.8 Miles
Irving 113.7 Miles
Carrollton 117.7 Miles
Dallas 122.3 Miles
Plano 129.3 Miles
Garland 132.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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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