




Combes, Texas
Combes, TX Profile
Combes, TX, population 2,553 , is located
in Texas's Cameron county,
about 28.1 miles from Brownsville and 30.9 miles from McAllen.
In the 90's the population of Combes has grown by about 25%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Combes has been growing at an annual rate of 3.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Combes area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Combes Statistics
Combes Gender Information
Males in Combes: 1,243 (49%)
Females in Combes: 1,310 (51%)
As % of Population in Combes
Race Diversity in Combes
White: 80%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 19%
As % of Population in Combes
Age Diversity in Combes
Median Age in Combes: 31.0 (Males in Combes: 29.7, Females in Combes: 32.6)
Combes Males Under 20: 19%
Combes Females Under 20: 18%
Combes Males 20 to 40: 11%
Combes Females 20 to 40: 13%
Combes Males 40 to 60: 10%
Combes Females 40 to 60: 10%
Combes Males Over 60: 8%
Combes Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Combes
Combes Household Average Size: 3.29 people
Combes Median Household Income: $ 28,605
Combes Median Value of Homes: $ 47,000
Law Enforcement in Combes
Reported crimes in the Combes area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 139
Burglary: 15
Larceny-theft: 52
Motor vehicle theft: 7
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,575
Combes Location Information
Elevation: 40 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Combes
Primera 2.2 Miles
Lasana 2.3 Miles
Palm Valley 3.5 Miles
Harlingen 4.6 Miles
Santa Rosa 5.7 Miles
Grand Acres 5.8 Miles
Tierra Bonita 5.9 Miles
Yznaga 6.8 Miles
Sebastian 7.4 Miles
Ratamosa 7.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Combes
(Population 100,000+)
Brownsville 28.1 Miles
McAllen 30.9 Miles
Corpus Christi 109.3 Miles
Laredo 139.8 Miles
San Antonio 224.5 Miles
Austin 278.0 Miles
Houston 282.9 Miles
Pasadena 283.7 Miles
Beaumont 345.6 Miles
Waco 368.4 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
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