




Hudson, Texas
Hudson, TX Profile
Hudson, TX, population 3,792 , is located
in Texas's Angelina county,
about 94.5 miles from Beaumont and 102.8 miles from Shreveport.
In the 90's the population of Hudson has grown by about 60%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hudson has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hudson area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Hudson Statistics
Hudson Gender Information
Males in Hudson: 1,894 (50%)
Females in Hudson: 1,898 (50%)
As % of Population in Hudson
Race Diversity in Hudson
White: 84%
African American: 4%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Hudson
Age Diversity in Hudson
Median Age in Hudson: 30.2 (Males in Hudson: 29.2, Females in Hudson: 31.1)
Hudson Males Under 20: 18%
Hudson Females Under 20: 17%
Hudson Males 20 to 40: 15%
Hudson Females 20 to 40: 15%
Hudson Males 40 to 60: 12%
Hudson Females 40 to 60: 12%
Hudson Males Over 60: 5%
Hudson Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Hudson
Hudson Household Average Size: 2.94 people
Hudson Median Household Income: $ 33,511
Hudson Median Value of Homes: $ 53,900
Law Enforcement in Hudson
Reported crimes in the Hudson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 127
Burglary: 37
Larceny-theft: 31
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,749
Hudson Location Information
Elevation: 340 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hudson
Lufkin 3.1 Miles
Burke 6.3 Miles
Diboll 9.4 Miles
Huntington 12.3 Miles
Wells 14.9 Miles
Nacogdoches 20.7 Miles
Corrigan 22.7 Miles
Zavalla 23.7 Miles
Kennard 24.1 Miles
Groveton 27.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hudson
(Population 100,000+)
Beaumont 94.5 Miles
Shreveport 102.8 Miles
Houston 113.4 Miles
Pasadena 115.7 Miles
Waco 140.6 Miles
Mesquite 146.2 Miles
Garland 154.8 Miles
Dallas 155.7 Miles
Plano 162.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 163.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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