




Eden, Texas
Eden, TX Profile
Eden, TX, population 2,561 , is located
in Texas's Concho county,
about 85.5 miles from Abilene and 141.2 miles from Austin.
In the 90's the population of Eden has grown by about 63%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Eden has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Eden area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Eden Statistics
Eden Gender Information
Males in Eden: 1,854 (72%)
Females in Eden: 707 (28%)
As % of Population in Eden
Race Diversity in Eden
White: 91%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Eden
Age Diversity in Eden
Median Age in Eden: 34.0 (Males in Eden: 32.6, Females in Eden: 43.8)
Eden Males Under 20: 7%
Eden Females Under 20: 7%
Eden Males 20 to 40: 45%
Eden Females 20 to 40: 5%
Eden Males 40 to 60: 15%
Eden Females 40 to 60: 7%
Eden Males Over 60: 5%
Eden Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Eden
Eden Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Eden Median Household Income: $ 28,636
Eden Median Value of Homes: $ 42,400
Law Enforcement in Eden
Reported crimes in the Eden area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 78
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 7
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 705
Eden Location Information
Elevation: 2,051 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Eden
Melvin 15.8 Miles
Paint Rock 20.7 Miles
Menard 20.9 Miles
Brady 30.7 Miles
Miles 33.0 Miles
Ballinger 36.6 Miles
Christoval 38.7 Miles
San Angelo 38.9 Miles
Santa Anna 47.7 Miles
Grape Creek 48.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Eden
(Population 100,000+)
Abilene 85.5 Miles
Austin 141.2 Miles
San Antonio 147.9 Miles
Waco 161.0 Miles
Ft Worth 181.2 Miles
Arlington 191.9 Miles
Grand Prairie 197.7 Miles
Lubbock 201.1 Miles
Wichita Falls 202.5 Miles
Irving 202.7 Miles
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Facts
DRUGS COME IN and out of style like clothing or music. It is hard to predict which drugs will be popular in the coming years and how long their popularity will last. Many factors account for a new drug trend: international suppliers may flood the market with a certain drug; talk of the drug in the news or in popular media can help spread its use; and a drop in price or an increase in potency always sparks a new phase of growth. More than any other decade, the 1990s have introduced a whole litany of new drugs to the teenage market—some that may be completely unfamiliar to parents and teachers. Even the well-known drugs such as cocaine, speed, heroin, and marijuana have mutated into other forms, increased in potency, or simply become more available to teenagers. Some of the new drugs aren't even illegal yet or are just getting government attention now. The major risk factors for completed suicide among alcoholics are: (1) current drinking, (2) major depression, (3) suicidal thoughts, (4) loss of support from family and friends, (5) living alone, and (6) unemployment. Less is known about how these risk factors affect other substance abusers. Long-Term Use. Long-term substance use makes suicide more likely. Nearly all alcoholic suicides occur among active drinkers, and the person often drinks alcohol immediately before the suicide. An alcoholic who remains abstinent has a lower risk of suicide. Major Life Disruption. The strongest indicator of suicide risk in sub- stance abusers is a major interpersonal loss such as separation or divorce. Among young people, parents' divorce, family violence, a breakup with a boyfriend or girlfriend, stress to perform and achieve, and school failure may trigger suicides. Many suicidal teens report feelings of inner turmoil, chaos, and low self-worth. Also, hopelessness and anger often contribute to adolescent suicide. Most of these problems are associated with both substance abuse and suicide. In other words, troubled or depressed young people may turn first to alcohol or drugs as a means of coping, and later attempt or commit suicide. Other personal problems a substance abuser may face are being un- employed, living alone, and/or lacking the support of family and friends at the time of this final and most severe upset. The individual's expectations of the future may also increase the risk of suicide. For example, a substance abuser may be worried that an overwhelming problem, such as legal or financial trouble, is about to happen. Alcoholics who develop serious medical problems, such as liver disease, pancreatitis, or peptic ulcers, are also at higher risk of suicide. Know the law. It is illegal to buy or sell club drugs. It is also a Federal crime to use any controlled substance to aid in a sexual assault. Alcohol use is intertwined with growing up in the United States. Both drinking and binge drinking ramp up dramatically during the teen years and into early adulthood. By age 15, approximately 50 percent of boys and girls have had a whole drink of alcohol; by age 21, approximately 90 percent have done so. Even more worrisome is the fact that many youth engage in binge drinking. National surveys indicate an increase in binge drinking days for girls through age 18 and boys through age 20. Among college students, about 80 percent drink alcohol, about 40 percent binge drink, and about 20 percent binge drink three or more times within a 2-week period. Among underage military personnel, 62.3 percent report drinking alcohol at least once a year, and 21.3 percent report heavy alcohol use. |
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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