



Kerrville, Texas
Kerrville, TX Profile
Kerrville, TX, population 20,425 , is located
in Texas's Kerr county,
about 58.0 miles from San Antonio and 84.9 miles from Austin.
In the 90's the population of Kerrville has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kerrville has been growing at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kerrville area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Kerrville Statistics
Kerrville Gender Information
Males in Kerrville: 9,531 (47%)
Females in Kerrville: 10,894 (53%)
As % of Population in Kerrville
Race Diversity in Kerrville
White: 86%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Kerrville
Age Diversity in Kerrville
Median Age in Kerrville: 44.7 (Males in Kerrville: 41.4, Females in Kerrville: 48.3)
Kerrville Males Under 20: 12%
Kerrville Females Under 20: 11%
Kerrville Males 20 to 40: 10%
Kerrville Females 20 to 40: 10%
Kerrville Males 40 to 60: 10%
Kerrville Females 40 to 60: 11%
Kerrville Males Over 60: 14%
Kerrville Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in Kerrville
Kerrville Household Average Size: 2.21 people
Kerrville Median Household Income: $ 32,085
Kerrville Median Value of Homes: $ 85,200
Law Enforcement in Kerrville
Reported crimes in the Kerrville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 6
Robbery: 10
Aggravated assault: 23
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 187
Burglary: 106
Larceny-theft: 571
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,268
Kerrville Location Information
Elevation: 1,640 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 15.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kerrville
Ingram 6.3 Miles
Comfort 15.1 Miles
Harper 18.5 Miles
Fredericksburg 22.5 Miles
Bandera 22.5 Miles
Boerne 30.1 Miles
Stonewall 31.3 Miles
Lakehills 32.8 Miles
Scenic Oaks 36.3 Miles
Fair Oaks Ranch 36.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kerrville
(Population 100,000+)
San Antonio 58.0 Miles
Austin 84.9 Miles
Waco 157.5 Miles
Abilene 169.8 Miles
Laredo 177.2 Miles
Corpus Christi 187.9 Miles
Ft Worth 214.1 Miles
Arlington 221.3 Miles
Grand Prairie 225.5 Miles
Houston 227.3 Miles
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Facts
Patients being detoxified from alcohol can safely be treated with rest, nutrition, vitamins, and thiamin (a B vitamin whose absorption is affected by alcohol abuse). Detoxification can be completed in an inpatient setting, or patients may participate in intensive outpatient (day hospital) treatment. People with mild or moderate withdrawal symptoms undergo detoxification over a five-day period and receive a benzodiazepine or phenobarbital to help ease the withdrawal symptoms. Delirium tremens can be treated with very high-dose benzodiazepines (such as chlordiazepoxide or diazepam) or with antipsychotic medications such as Haldol (haloperidol ). The patient usually receives medication at doses high enough to give 60 mg or more of the medication over a 24- to 36-hour period, and the doses of these medications are gradually decreased by 20% each day. Patients who have liver disease, dementia , or patients who are over the age of 65 or with significant medical problems may receive lorazepam for the withdrawal symptoms. A driver with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.10 or greater is seven times more likely to be involved in a fatal motor vehicle crash than is a driver who has not consumed alcoholic beverages, and a driver with an alcohol concentration of 0.15 or greater is about 25 times more likely. Marijuana may rank behind only CAFFEINE, alcohol, and NICOTINE as the most widely used drug in the world. It is estimated that between 200 and300 million people use this material in one way or another. In the United States alone, probably some 20 to 30 million people have used the drug, although the number of regular users is probably far less, but still a few million. Cocaine is reported as readily available by 47% of 12th graders. |
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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