




Hemphill, Texas
Hemphill, TX Profile
Hemphill, TX, population 1,106 , is located
in Texas's Sabine county,
about 82.1 miles from Shreveport and 88.1 miles from Beaumont.
In the 90's the population of Hemphill has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hemphill has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hemphill area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Hemphill Statistics
Hemphill Gender Information
Males in Hemphill: 493 (45%)
Females in Hemphill: 613 (55%)
As % of Population in Hemphill
Race Diversity in Hemphill
White: 77%
African American: 17%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Hemphill
Age Diversity in Hemphill
Median Age in Hemphill: 38.8 (Males in Hemphill: 37.3, Females in Hemphill: 40.2)
Hemphill Males Under 20: 13%
Hemphill Females Under 20: 16%
Hemphill Males 20 to 40: 12%
Hemphill Females 20 to 40: 11%
Hemphill Males 40 to 60: 10%
Hemphill Females 40 to 60: 12%
Hemphill Males Over 60: 10%
Hemphill Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Hemphill
Hemphill Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Hemphill Median Household Income: $ 25,781
Hemphill Median Value of Homes: $ 40,100
Law Enforcement in Hemphill
Reported crimes in the Hemphill area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 364
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 30
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,273
Hemphill Location Information
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hemphill
Milam 6.3 Miles
Pineland 9.9 Miles
Browndell 17.4 Miles
South Toledo Bend 19.3 Miles
San Augustine 20.1 Miles
Zwolle 23.4 Miles
Florien 24.1 Miles
Fisher 24.9 Miles
Broaddus 25.1 Miles
Noble 26.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hemphill
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 82.1 Miles
Beaumont 88.1 Miles
Lafayette 133.2 Miles
Pasadena 140.0 Miles
Houston 141.6 Miles
Baton Rouge 171.2 Miles
Mesquite 189.1 Miles
Waco 195.2 Miles
Garland 196.4 Miles
Dallas 199.8 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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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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