



Corpus Christi, Texas
Corpus Christi, TX Profile
Corpus Christi, TX, population 277,454 , is located
in Texas's Nueces county,
about 121.8 miles from McAllen and 130.6 miles from San Antonio.
In the 90's the population of Corpus Christi has grown by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Corpus Christi has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Corpus Christi area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Corpus Christi Statistics
Corpus Christi Gender Information
Males in Corpus Christi: 135,572 (49%)
Females in Corpus Christi: 141,882 (51%)
As % of Population in Corpus Christi
Race Diversity in Corpus Christi
White: 72%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 21%
As % of Population in Corpus Christi
Age Diversity in Corpus Christi
Median Age in Corpus Christi: 33.2 (Males in Corpus Christi: 31.9, Females in Corpus Christi: 34.4)
Corpus Christi Males Under 20: 16%
Corpus Christi Females Under 20: 15%
Corpus Christi Males 20 to 40: 14%
Corpus Christi Females 20 to 40: 15%
Corpus Christi Males 40 to 60: 13%
Corpus Christi Females 40 to 60: 13%
Corpus Christi Males Over 60: 6%
Corpus Christi Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Corpus Christi
Corpus Christi Household Average Size: 2.75 people
Corpus Christi Median Household Income: $ 36,414
Corpus Christi Median Value of Homes: $ 70,500
Law Enforcement in Corpus Christi
Reported crimes in the Corpus Christi area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 21
Forcible rape: 228
Robbery: 592
Aggravated assault: 1,621
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 870
Burglary: 3,757
Larceny-theft: 15,064
Motor vehicle theft: 1,280
Arson: 140
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,107
Corpus Christi Location Information
Land Area: 135.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 301.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Corpus Christi
Doyle 6.8 Miles
Portland 6.9 Miles
Gregory 10.6 Miles
Ingleside on the Bay 10.8 Miles
Taft 12.3 Miles
Ingleside 12.5 Miles
Tierra Grande 13.6 Miles
Odem 15.4 Miles
Tradewinds 15.5 Miles
Robstown 16.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Corpus Christi
(Population 100,000+)
McAllen 121.8 Miles
San Antonio 130.6 Miles
Laredo 130.9 Miles
Brownsville 131.5 Miles
Austin 171.9 Miles
Houston 183.4 Miles
Pasadena 186.3 Miles
Beaumont 254.4 Miles
Waco 259.7 Miles
Ft Worth 340.7 Miles
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Facts
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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 Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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