




Lexington, Texas
Lexington, TX Profile
Lexington, TX, population 1,178 , is located
in Texas's Lee county,
about 44.9 miles from Austin and 78.6 miles from Waco.
In the 90's the population of Lexington has grown by about 24%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lexington has been growing at an annual rate of 2.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lexington area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Lexington Statistics
Lexington Gender Information
Males in Lexington: 565 (48%)
Females in Lexington: 613 (52%)
As % of Population in Lexington
Race Diversity in Lexington
White: 80%
African American: 11%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Lexington
Age Diversity in Lexington
Median Age in Lexington: 33.2 (Males in Lexington: 30.8, Females in Lexington: 34.8)
Lexington Males Under 20: 18%
Lexington Females Under 20: 17%
Lexington Males 20 to 40: 12%
Lexington Females 20 to 40: 14%
Lexington Males 40 to 60: 11%
Lexington Females 40 to 60: 11%
Lexington Males Over 60: 7%
Lexington Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Lexington
Lexington Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Lexington Median Household Income: $ 31,023
Lexington Median Value of Homes: $ 57,500
Law Enforcement in Lexington
Reported crimes in the Lexington area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 636
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 28
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,182
Lexington Location Information
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lexington
Rockdale 16.4 Miles
Giddings 17.0 Miles
Thorndale 17.7 Miles
Caldwell 20.5 Miles
Thrall 20.7 Miles
Elgin 21.9 Miles
Milano 22.0 Miles
Camp Swift 23.0 Miles
Taylor 25.9 Miles
Carmine 26.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lexington
(Population 100,000+)
Austin 44.9 Miles
Waco 78.6 Miles
Houston 108.6 Miles
San Antonio 112.4 Miles
Pasadena 119.1 Miles
Arlington 160.3 Miles
Ft Worth 160.6 Miles
Grand Prairie 161.0 Miles
Dallas 164.0 Miles
Mesquite 164.2 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol and Suicide. Suicide is now the second leading cause of death for children aged 15 to 19 in the United States. Alcohol use among adolescents has been associated with considering, planning, attempting and completing suicide. The more frequently an adolescent uses alcohol, the greater the likelihood they will consider or attempt suicide; alcohol is more closely correlated with suicidal thoughts than any other drug, and more closely associated with actual adolescent suicide attempts than any drug other than crack cocaine. In one study, 37% of eighth-grade females who drank heavily reported attempting suicide, compared with 11% who did not drink. The "gateway drug theory" describes the phenomenon in which an introduction to drug-using behavior through the use of tobacco, alcohol, or marijuana is related to subsequent use of other illicit drugs. The theory suggests that, all other things being equal, an adolescent who uses any one drug is more likely to use another drug. In practice, early introduction to substance use for adolescents is often through tobacco and/or alcohol. These two drugs are considered the first "gate" for most adolescents. Under this hypothesis, tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana are all considered "gateway drugs," preceding the use of one another and of illicit drugs. The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA) provides the following illustrations: Among 12-to 17-year-olds with no other problem behaviors, those who drank alcohol and smoked cigarettes at least once in the past month are 30 times likelier to smoke marijuana than those who didn't. These correlations are more pronounced for girls than boys: for girls, 36 times likelier; for boys, 27 times likelier. Among 12-to 17-year-olds with no other problem behaviors, those who used all three gateway drugs (cigarettes, alcohol, marijuana) in the past month are almost 17 times likelier to use another drug like cocaine, heroin, or LSD. These correlations are stronger for boys than girls: for boys, 29 times likelier; for girls, 11 times likelier. These gates are prime targets for early intervention and prevention strategies. There is also a clear dose-response relationship between the quality and frequency of use of gateway drugs and the likelihood of subsequent illicit drug use. Drug use, especially in early adolescence, interferes with normal cognitive, emotional, and social development and is closely linked with both psychiatric disorders and delinquency. Drug use in adolescence has been associated with many other risk-taking behaviors (sexual activity, truancy, violence, or weapon carrying) entailing significant morbidity and mortality (sexually transmitted diseases and human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection; pregnancy; school failure, dropout, or both; injury; suicide and homicide; and motor vehicle crashes). Finally, drug use in adolescence is one of the strongest predictors of lifetime development of drug dependence. Drinking heavily puts people at risk for many adverse health consequences, including alcoholism, liver damage, and various cancers. But some people appear to be at greater risk than others for developing these problems. |
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.
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.
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.
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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