




La Porte, Texas
La Porte, TX Profile
La Porte, TX, population 31,880 , is located
in Texas's Harris county,
about 11.5 miles from Pasadena and 21.7 miles from Houston.
In the 90's the population of La Porte has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of La Porte has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the La Porte area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
La Porte Statistics
La Porte Gender Information
Males in La Porte: 15,817 (50%)
Females in La Porte: 16,063 (50%)
As % of Population in La Porte
Race Diversity in La Porte
White: 81%
African American: 6%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in La Porte
Age Diversity in La Porte
Median Age in La Porte: 32.6 (Males in La Porte: 32.0, Females in La Porte: 33.2)
La Porte Males Under 20: 17%
La Porte Females Under 20: 16%
La Porte Males 20 to 40: 14%
La Porte Females 20 to 40: 15%
La Porte Males 40 to 60: 14%
La Porte Females 40 to 60: 14%
La Porte Males Over 60: 4%
La Porte Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in La Porte
La Porte Household Average Size: 2.9 people
La Porte Median Household Income: $ 55,810
La Porte Median Value of Homes: $ 80,500
Law Enforcement in La Porte
Reported crimes in the La Porte area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 12
Aggravated assault: 48
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 208
Burglary: 196
Larceny-theft: 405
Motor vehicle theft: 50
Arson: 9
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,930
La Porte Location Information
Land Area: 19.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to La Porte
Morgan's Point 2.0 Miles
Shoreacres 3.2 Miles
Baytown 5.4 Miles
Taylor Lake Village 6.5 Miles
Deer Park 6.8 Miles
Seabrook 7.0 Miles
El Lago 7.2 Miles
Beach City 7.8 Miles
Clear Lake Shores 8.2 Miles
Kemah 8.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest La Porte
(Population 100,000+)
Pasadena 11.5 Miles
Houston 21.7 Miles
Beaumont 62.2 Miles
Austin 168.4 Miles
Waco 181.7 Miles
Lafayette 183.9 Miles
Corpus Christi 193.5 Miles
San Antonio 209.7 Miles
Shreveport 211.6 Miles
Mesquite 234.0 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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 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".
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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