




Kilgore, Texas
Kilgore, TX Profile
Kilgore, TX, population 11,301 , is located
in Texas's Gregg county,
about 66.4 miles from Shreveport and 103.8 miles from Mesquite.
In the 90's the population of Kilgore has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Kilgore has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Kilgore area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Kilgore Statistics
Kilgore Gender Information
Males in Kilgore: 5,486 (49%)
Females in Kilgore: 5,815 (51%)
As % of Population in Kilgore
Race Diversity in Kilgore
White: 78%
African American: 12%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Kilgore
Age Diversity in Kilgore
Median Age in Kilgore: 35.6 (Males in Kilgore: 33.5, Females in Kilgore: 37.3)
Kilgore Males Under 20: 15%
Kilgore Females Under 20: 14%
Kilgore Males 20 to 40: 14%
Kilgore Females 20 to 40: 13%
Kilgore Males 40 to 60: 12%
Kilgore Females 40 to 60: 11%
Kilgore Males Over 60: 8%
Kilgore Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Kilgore
Kilgore Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Kilgore Median Household Income: $ 33,910
Kilgore Median Value of Homes: $ 55,600
Law Enforcement in Kilgore
Reported crimes in the Kilgore area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 14
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 38
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 506
Burglary: 153
Larceny-theft: 860
Motor vehicle theft: 57
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 9,181
Kilgore Location Information
Land Area: 11.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Kilgore
Liberty City 5.9 Miles
Overton 9.8 Miles
White Oak 9.8 Miles
Clarksville City 10.0 Miles
Lakeport 10.1 Miles
New London 10.9 Miles
Gladewater 11.1 Miles
Longview 11.2 Miles
Warren City 11.7 Miles
Union Grove 13.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Kilgore
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 66.4 Miles
Mesquite 103.8 Miles
Garland 108.9 Miles
Plano 114.8 Miles
Dallas 115.5 Miles
Carrollton 123.7 Miles
Irving 124.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 126.2 Miles
Arlington 132.4 Miles
Ft Worth 144.5 Miles
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Facts
According to IMS Health data, the annual number of OxyContin prescriptions for noncancer pain increased nearly tenfold, from about 670,000 in 1997 to about 6.2 million in 2002.27 In contrast, during the same 6 years, the annual number of OxyContin prescriptions for cancer pain increased about fourfold, from about 250,000 in 1997 to just over 1 million in 2002. The noncancer prescriptions therefore increased from about 73 percent of total OxyContin prescriptions to about 85 percent during that period, while the cancer prescriptions decreased from about 27 percent of the total to about 15 percent. Semi-synthetic opioides are produced by chemical modification of natural opiumalkaloides obtained from the opium poppy (heroin, dihydrocodeine). The impact of MDMA use on the body includes muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, and chills or sweating. Immediate side effects may include nausea, dizziness, disorientation, anxiety, and panic attacks. 2C-B, a close cousin to MDMA, has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, usually causing a slight rise in blood pressure and a quickening of the heart rate. As a result, 2C-B could pose a danger to those suffering from diabetes, epilepsy, or cardiac problems. Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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