



De Kalb, Texas
De Kalb, TX Profile
De Kalb, TX, population 1,769 , is located
in Texas's Bowie county,
about 84.6 miles from Shreveport and 124.1 miles from Garland.
In the 90's the population of De Kalb has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of De Kalb has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the De Kalb area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
De Kalb Statistics
De Kalb Gender Information
Males in De Kalb: 784 (44%)
Females in De Kalb: 985 (56%)
As % of Population in De Kalb
Race Diversity in De Kalb
White: 67%
African American: 31%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in De Kalb
Age Diversity in De Kalb
Median Age in De Kalb: 41.8 (Males in De Kalb: 35.6, Females in De Kalb: 45.9)
De Kalb Males Under 20: 15%
De Kalb Females Under 20: 13%
De Kalb Males 20 to 40: 9%
De Kalb Females 20 to 40: 11%
De Kalb Males 40 to 60: 10%
De Kalb Females 40 to 60: 12%
De Kalb Males Over 60: 10%
De Kalb Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in De Kalb
De Kalb Household Average Size: 2.32 people
De Kalb Median Household Income: $ 23,713
De Kalb Median Value of Homes: $ 38,100
Law Enforcement in De Kalb
Reported crimes in the De Kalb area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 109
Burglary: 14
Larceny-theft: 12
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,421
De Kalb Location Information
Elevation: 408 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to De Kalb
Avery 10.0 Miles
New Boston 12.1 Miles
Annona 18.0 Miles
Hooks 19.1 Miles
Foreman 19.4 Miles
Maud 19.9 Miles
Naples 21.5 Miles
Redwater 23.3 Miles
Haworth 23.5 Miles
Marietta 23.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest De Kalb
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 84.6 Miles
Garland 124.1 Miles
Plano 125.1 Miles
Mesquite 125.8 Miles
Dallas 136.1 Miles
Carrollton 137.0 Miles
Irving 143.3 Miles
Grand Prairie 147.7 Miles
Arlington 153.9 Miles
Little Rock 158.3 Miles
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Facts
Congress justified this 100-to-1 sentencing disparity by stressing the serious social harms with which crack use was associated. Although crack and powder cocaine are the same chemical substance, crack sells more cheaply on the street and can be smoked, which induces a briefer, more intense intoxicating effect. It came into widespread use only in the mid-1980s and was associated with violent street crime. In the summer and fall of 1986, press reports sparked growing popular and congressional concern about a crack "epidemic." In an effort to respond to this concern before the November congressional elections, legislators introduced a number of bills to toughen penalties for crack dealing. Less than two months before the election, President Ronald Reagan introduced a proposal with a 20-to-1 powder/crack ratio. House Democrats then proposed a 50-to-1 ratio, and Senate Democrats followed with a proposal that prevailed, a 100-to-1 ratio between the amounts of powder and crack cocaine required for mandatory minimum sentences. Drug users who enter and continue in treatment are more likely than those who remain out of treatment to reduce risky activities. Juvenile and Family Drug Courts: The overall success of adult drug court programs has encouraged development of other programs such as juvenile drug courts and family courts. Juvenile and family drug courts began in 1995. Since then, approximately 12,500 juveniles have enrolled in juvenile drug courts, with 82 percent of participants being male. Adolescents involved in juvenile drug court programs have extensive histories of drug use, often beginning between the ages of 10 and 14. Drugs of choice include crack cocaine, heroin, methampethamines, and poisonous inhalants. Working with juveniles requires different strategies from those used in adult drug courts. For example, juvenile drug courts focus on the family of the drug offender. They work more closely with community agencies to keep the young offender off drugs. Also, juvenile drug courts offer closer judicial supervision of young offenders than the supervision typically available by traditional courts. The goals of juvenile drug courts include helping adolescents become drug-free, reducing rates of repeat criminal activity, improving school performance, and helping the young offender form a productive and healthy relationship with members of his or her community. Twenty one percent of workers reported being injured or put in danger, having to re-do work or to cover for a co-worker or needing to work harder due to others’ drinking. |
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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