




Jasper, Texas
Jasper, TX Profile
Jasper, TX, population 8,247 , is located
in Texas's Jasper county,
about 58.0 miles from Beaumont and 111.7 miles from Pasadena.
In the 90's the population of Jasper has grown by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Jasper has been declining at an annual rate of 2.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Jasper area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Jasper Statistics
Jasper Gender Information
Males in Jasper: 4,101 (50%)
Females in Jasper: 4,146 (50%)
As % of Population in Jasper
Race Diversity in Jasper
White: 48%
African American: 44%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Jasper
Age Diversity in Jasper
Median Age in Jasper: 34.9 (Males in Jasper: 32.4, Females in Jasper: 37.5)
Jasper Males Under 20: 15%
Jasper Females Under 20: 14%
Jasper Males 20 to 40: 15%
Jasper Females 20 to 40: 13%
Jasper Males 40 to 60: 12%
Jasper Females 40 to 60: 12%
Jasper Males Over 60: 7%
Jasper Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Jasper
Jasper Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Jasper Median Household Income: $ 24,671
Jasper Median Value of Homes: $ 53,200
Law Enforcement in Jasper
Reported crimes in the Jasper area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 10
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 232
Burglary: 38
Larceny-theft: 258
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,921
Jasper Location Information
Land Area: 7.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Jasper
Browndell 13.2 Miles
Newton 15.0 Miles
Kirbyville 19.0 Miles
Pineland 22.7 Miles
Colmesneil 25.3 Miles
Woodville 26.8 Miles
South Toledo Bend 28.3 Miles
Merryville 29.4 Miles
Zavalla 30.3 Miles
Hemphill 30.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Jasper
(Population 100,000+)
Beaumont 58.0 Miles
Pasadena 111.7 Miles
Shreveport 112.0 Miles
Houston 114.3 Miles
Lafayette 127.2 Miles
Baton Rouge 172.1 Miles
Waco 191.3 Miles
Mesquite 199.2 Miles
Garland 207.5 Miles
Dallas 209.1 Miles
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Facts
Pain is a common problem in the elderly, and many elderly people are prescribed painkillers. A report from the American Geriatrics Society found that about one-fourth to one-half of all elderly people not living in nursing homes report pain-related problems, and one in five people over age 65 take painkillers one or more times each week. As many as three in five elderly people have taken prescription pain medication for more than six months. In nursing homes or other care facilities, as many as 80% of elderly patients report some type of pain. Hydromorphone is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) of 1970. This act of the United States Congress placed enforcement of the CSA on the shoulders of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). The CSA was created as a means to regulate the distribution and use of prescription drugs that are highly addictive, such as codeine, oxycodone, morphine, and hydromorphone. The CSA was not enacted to limit or disrupt the practice of medicine and the legitimate use of narcotic analgesics in patients with significant pain. Under the CSA, a Schedule II drug is one that has a high potential for abuse and whose use may lead to significant psychological or physical dependence. Prescriptions for these drugs must be typewritten or written in ink and signed by the practitioner, or verbal prescriptions must be confirmed in writing within 72 hours and may be given only in a genuine emergency. No renewals are allowed without a new prescription. 51% of women of child-bearing age between 18-25 and 53% between 26-34, report the use of alcohol within the past month. 31.1% of students report drinking alcohol before the age of 13. |
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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