




Lamesa, Texas
Lamesa, TX Profile
Lamesa, TX, population 9,952 , is located
in Texas's Dawson county,
about 58.4 miles from Lubbock and 130.8 miles from Abilene.
In the 90's the population of Lamesa has declined by about 8%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lamesa has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lamesa area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Lamesa Statistics
Lamesa Gender Information
Males in Lamesa: 4,718 (47%)
Females in Lamesa: 5,234 (53%)
As % of Population in Lamesa
Race Diversity in Lamesa
White: 74%
African American: 4%
Other/Mixed: 22%
As % of Population in Lamesa
Age Diversity in Lamesa
Median Age in Lamesa: 35.8 (Males in Lamesa: 33.6, Females in Lamesa: 37.5)
Lamesa Males Under 20: 17%
Lamesa Females Under 20: 16%
Lamesa Males 20 to 40: 11%
Lamesa Females 20 to 40: 12%
Lamesa Males 40 to 60: 11%
Lamesa Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lamesa Males Over 60: 9%
Lamesa Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Lamesa
Lamesa Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Lamesa Median Household Income: $ 27,362
Lamesa Median Value of Homes: $ 36,700
Law Enforcement in Lamesa
Reported crimes in the Lamesa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 32
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 357
Burglary: 71
Larceny-theft: 257
Motor vehicle theft: 11
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,457
Lamesa Location Information
Land Area: 4.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lamesa
Los Ybanez 2.3 Miles
O'Donnell 17.1 Miles
Ackerly 20.0 Miles
Tahoka 31.1 Miles
Wellman 35.1 Miles
Brownfield 36.0 Miles
Seagraves 38.4 Miles
Seminole 40.4 Miles
New Home 40.8 Miles
Wilson 42.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lamesa
(Population 100,000+)
Lubbock 58.4 Miles
Abilene 130.8 Miles
Amarillo 172.0 Miles
Wichita Falls 215.7 Miles
Ft Worth 269.4 Miles
El Paso 273.8 Miles
Arlington 281.7 Miles
Grand Prairie 288.1 Miles
Irving 290.9 Miles
Waco 293.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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