




Hurst, Texas
Hurst, TX Profile
Hurst, TX, population 36,273 , is located
in Texas's Tarrant county,
about 7.1 miles from Arlington and 11.1 miles from Ft Worth.
In the 90's the population of Hurst has grown by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hurst has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hurst area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Hurst Statistics
Hurst Gender Information
Males in Hurst: 17,632 (49%)
Females in Hurst: 18,641 (51%)
As % of Population in Hurst
Race Diversity in Hurst
White: 86%
African American: 4%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Hurst
Age Diversity in Hurst
Median Age in Hurst: 36.6 (Males in Hurst: 35.2, Females in Hurst: 37.9)
Hurst Males Under 20: 14%
Hurst Females Under 20: 14%
Hurst Males 20 to 40: 14%
Hurst Females 20 to 40: 14%
Hurst Males 40 to 60: 13%
Hurst Females 40 to 60: 14%
Hurst Males Over 60: 7%
Hurst Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Hurst
Hurst Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Hurst Median Household Income: $ 50,369
Hurst Median Value of Homes: $ 97,800
Law Enforcement in Hurst
Reported crimes in the Hurst area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 18
Robbery: 35
Aggravated assault: 118
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 463
Burglary: 357
Larceny-theft: 1,930
Motor vehicle theft: 136
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,482
Hurst Location Information
Land Area: 9.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hurst
Bedford 2.1 Miles
Richland Hills 3.4 Miles
North Richland Hills 3.5 Miles
Colleyville 4.1 Miles
Euless 5.2 Miles
Watauga 5.4 Miles
Haltom City 6.0 Miles
Arlington 7.1 Miles
Pantego 7.6 Miles
Dalworthington Gardens 8.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hurst
(Population 100,000+)
Arlington 7.1 Miles
Ft Worth 11.1 Miles
Grand Prairie 11.4 Miles
Irving 12.9 Miles
Carrollton 18.6 Miles
Dallas 21.7 Miles
Plano 30.6 Miles
Garland 31.5 Miles
Mesquite 33.5 Miles
Waco 88.1 Miles
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Facts
Illicit Drugs. In 1995, the prevalence of current use of other illicit drugs, including hallucinogens, inhalants, and psychotherapeutics, was less than 1 percent. Only hallucinogen use showed any significant change between 1994 and 1995, rising from 0.4 percent to 0.7 percent. Despite last year’s ban on importation, Rohypnol, a powerful sedative, is still found in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Ethnographers note that this substance was formerly one of several "club drugs" young people used, which now may be reaching a wider audience.11 Other "club drugs" -- including Ketamine, Quaaludes, Xanax, MDMA, and LSD -- continue to gain popularity among young adults. If you are convicted of drunk driving, in most states your automobile insurance rates are likely going to go up for at least three years and you will probably be learning at lot about something called SR-22. While marijuana tends to be a social drug, crack is worse because teens turn to it to get away from problems in their life, not realizing that they are actually causing an even bigger problem. The ecstasy provided by the drug provides a momentary release from the daily worries of a high school student. Unfortunately, once the high is gone, users feel depressed and sad, often more so than before using the drug. It's not uncommon for teens to talk about stealing medication from their parents' medicine cabinets. Instead of taking illegal substances commonly sold in back alleys, many teens today tell of having prescription parties where they gather at someone's home, mix their parents' prescription pills in a bowl, and then help themselves to whichever pill looks most appealing. The problem is most teens have no idea what medications they are taking and which medications may cause serious problems, even death, if taken with other medications or alcohol. |
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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