




Joshua, Texas
Joshua, TX Profile
Joshua, TX, population 4,528 , is located
in Texas's Johnson county,
about 18.7 miles from Ft Worth and 25.0 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Joshua has grown by about 18%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Joshua has been growing at an annual rate of 4.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Joshua area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Joshua Statistics
Joshua Gender Information
Males in Joshua: 2,247 (50%)
Females in Joshua: 2,281 (50%)
As % of Population in Joshua
Race Diversity in Joshua
White: 94%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Joshua
Age Diversity in Joshua
Median Age in Joshua: 33.3 (Males in Joshua: 31.7, Females in Joshua: 35.3)
Joshua Males Under 20: 17%
Joshua Females Under 20: 15%
Joshua Males 20 to 40: 13%
Joshua Females 20 to 40: 14%
Joshua Males 40 to 60: 13%
Joshua Females 40 to 60: 13%
Joshua Males Over 60: 6%
Joshua Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Joshua
Joshua Household Average Size: 2.81 people
Joshua Median Household Income: $ 43,431
Joshua Median Value of Homes: $ 82,700
Law Enforcement in Joshua
Reported crimes in the Joshua 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: 98
Burglary: 35
Larceny-theft: 42
Motor vehicle theft: 16
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,830
Joshua Location Information
Elevation: 924 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Joshua
Briaroaks 5.6 Miles
Keene 5.8 Miles
Cross Timber 6.1 Miles
Burleson 6.8 Miles
Cleburne 7.9 Miles
Godley 8.1 Miles
Crowley 8.3 Miles
Alvarado 11.0 Miles
Rendon 11.7 Miles
Everman 13.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Joshua
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Worth 18.7 Miles
Arlington 25.0 Miles
Grand Prairie 30.1 Miles
Irving 35.3 Miles
Dallas 40.8 Miles
Carrollton 44.7 Miles
Mesquite 50.6 Miles
Garland 53.6 Miles
Plano 55.7 Miles
Waco 64.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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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