



Edna, Texas
Edna, TX Profile
Edna, TX, population 5,899 , is located
in Texas's Jackson county,
about 93.4 miles from Corpus Christi and 94.5 miles from Houston.
In the 90's the population of Edna has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Edna has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Edna area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Edna Statistics
Edna Gender Information
Males in Edna: 2,817 (48%)
Females in Edna: 3,082 (52%)
As % of Population in Edna
Race Diversity in Edna
White: 65%
African American: 14%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 20%
As % of Population in Edna
Age Diversity in Edna
Median Age in Edna: 35.4 (Males in Edna: 33.6, Females in Edna: 37.0)
Edna Males Under 20: 16%
Edna Females Under 20: 16%
Edna Males 20 to 40: 12%
Edna Females 20 to 40: 13%
Edna Males 40 to 60: 12%
Edna Females 40 to 60: 12%
Edna Males Over 60: 8%
Edna Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Edna
Edna Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Edna Median Household Income: $ 29,000
Edna Median Value of Homes: $ 46,300
Law Enforcement in Edna
Reported crimes in the Edna area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 185
Burglary: 37
Larceny-theft: 108
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,566
Edna Location Information
Land Area: 3.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Edna
Ganado 9.1 Miles
Inez 10.0 Miles
Vanderbilt 10.9 Miles
Lolita 11.5 Miles
Morales-Sanchez 12.4 Miles
La Ward 14.4 Miles
Louise 17.3 Miles
Point Comfort 21.3 Miles
Victoria 24.7 Miles
Port Lavaca 25.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Edna
(Population 100,000+)
Corpus Christi 93.4 Miles
Houston 94.5 Miles
Pasadena 99.7 Miles
Austin 110.9 Miles
San Antonio 115.7 Miles
Beaumont 171.2 Miles
Waco 180.3 Miles
Laredo 201.9 Miles
McAllen 215.1 Miles
Brownsville 219.1 Miles
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Facts
Substance abuse in families tends to lead to increased physical abuse. In 1994 it was estimated that about 10 million American children lived in households with a substance abuser. A minimum of 675,000 children per year are neglected or abused by drug- or alcohol- dependent caretakers. Drug abuse can disrupt family dynamics among the rich, the middle class, and the poor and in any ethnic group. Research shows that people whose parents were substance abusers are more likely to have marital problems and psychiatric symptoms, especially if they had experienced physical and sexual abuse. It has also been found that domestic violence commonly occurs when the violent individual is also an alcohol abuser. The U.S. Department of Defense's Survey of Health-Related Behavior Among Military Personnel, which is conducted about every 3 years, examines the rates of drug use in the armed forces. In 1980, 27.6% of military respondents polled admitted using an illegal drug within the past 30 days. This proportion fell to 2.7% in 1998. Of the drugs abused within the past 30 days, marijuana had the highest percentage of use at 1.4%. Residential treatment is different than other treatment methods in many ways. Individuals are able to leave their destructive environment and enter into a clean and sober atmosphere. Their reminders of drugs such as the cabinet where they kept their alcohol or the drawer where they kept their stash are no longer a temptation reminding them of their drug addiction. Additionally, individuals are able to associate with others who share their same goal of addiction recovery 24 hours a day 7 days a week. This availability of individuals and staff at any hour is invaluable when a person is going through residential drug treatment. Stimulants can cause the heart to beat faster and blood pressure and metabolism to increase. They also can cause users to become more talkative, energetic, and anxious. |
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.
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.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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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