




Freeport, Texas
Freeport, TX Profile
Freeport, TX, population 12,708 , is located
in Texas's Brazoria county,
about 51.8 miles from Pasadena and 56.0 miles from Houston.
In the 90's the population of Freeport has grown by about 12%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Freeport area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Freeport Statistics
Freeport Gender Information
Males in Freeport: 6,353 (50%)
Females in Freeport: 6,355 (50%)
As % of Population in Freeport
Race Diversity in Freeport
White: 62%
African American: 13%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 24%
As % of Population in Freeport
Age Diversity in Freeport
Median Age in Freeport: 27.4 (Males in Freeport: 26.8, Females in Freeport: 27.9)
Freeport Males Under 20: 20%
Freeport Females Under 20: 19%
Freeport Males 20 to 40: 14%
Freeport Females 20 to 40: 15%
Freeport Males 40 to 60: 11%
Freeport Females 40 to 60: 11%
Freeport Males Over 60: 5%
Freeport Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Freeport
Freeport Household Average Size: 3.05 people
Freeport Median Household Income: $ 30,245
Freeport Median Value of Homes: $ 34,400
Law Enforcement in Freeport
Reported crimes in the Freeport area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 15
Robbery: 14
Aggravated assault: 25
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 415
Burglary: 173
Larceny-theft: 283
Motor vehicle theft: 29
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,730
Freeport Location Information
Land Area: 11.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Freeport
Quintana 3.4 Miles
Oyster Creek 3.8 Miles
Surfside Beach 4.3 Miles
Clute 5.4 Miles
Jones Creek 5.9 Miles
Lake Jackson 7.1 Miles
Richwood 7.7 Miles
Brazoria 14.1 Miles
Angleton 15.5 Miles
Bailey's Prairie 16.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Freeport
(Population 100,000+)
Pasadena 51.8 Miles
Houston 56.0 Miles
Beaumont 108.9 Miles
Corpus Christi 147.4 Miles
Austin 169.7 Miles
San Antonio 192.0 Miles
Waco 208.9 Miles
Lafayette 219.2 Miles
Brownsville 248.6 Miles
McAllen 259.1 Miles
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Facts
In the 25 to 49 age group, illicit drug overdose is the fourth leading cause of death, about the same number as motor vehicle crashes. In 1999, Americans spent $63.2 billion on illicit drugs: $37 billion on cocaine, $12 billion on heroin, $10.2 billion on marijuana, and $4 billion on other drugs. The vast majority of that spending comes from hard-core addicts. Hardcore addicts make up less than quarter of the drug users in this country, but consume over two-thirds of the illegal drugs. In the United States in the 1950s, nonmedical amphetamine use was prevalent among college students, athletes, truck drivers, and housewives. The drug was widely publicized by the media when very little evidence of amphetamine toxicity was available. Pills were the first form to be widely abused. Use of the drug expanded as production of amphetamine and methamphetamine increased significantly, and abusers began to inject it. An extensive black market in amphetamines developed, and it has been estimated that 50 to 90 percent of the quantity commercially produced was diverted into illicit channels. In the 1970s, manufacture of amphetamines was substantially curtailed, amphetamines were placed in Schedule II of the Controlled Substances Act, and abuse of these substances was substantially reduced. Perhaps only by coincidence, as amphetamine use declined, cocaine use increased. While researchers still have a long way to go in understanding the complexity of brain function, we do know that illicit drug use produces psychological – if not physical – changes, impacting on a young person's developing brain, as brain development continues into the early 20's. Unfortunately, the average age for teens trying marijuana is 14. This means that many people who smoke pot do so before their brain development is settled, leaving room for chronic drug use to influence certain centers that control emotion and reason. The high levels of THC (the active component in marijuana) can influence the brain centers into feeling or thinking in a distorted way, which can present outwardly as depression or paranoia. Research also shows that marijuana use affects blood flow in the brain as well, which may be reflected in altered activity and function. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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