




Linden, Texas
Linden, TX Profile
Linden, TX, population 2,256 , is located
in Texas's Cass county,
about 49.2 miles from Shreveport and 130.8 miles from Mesquite.
In the 90's the population of Linden has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Linden has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Linden area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Linden Statistics
Linden Gender Information
Males in Linden: 1,037 (46%)
Females in Linden: 1,219 (54%)
As % of Population in Linden
Race Diversity in Linden
White: 78%
African American: 20%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Linden
Age Diversity in Linden
Median Age in Linden: 43.1 (Males in Linden: 39.7, Females in Linden: 46.9)
Linden Males Under 20: 13%
Linden Females Under 20: 12%
Linden Males 20 to 40: 10%
Linden Females 20 to 40: 11%
Linden Males 40 to 60: 12%
Linden Females 40 to 60: 12%
Linden Males Over 60: 11%
Linden Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in Linden
Linden Household Average Size: 2.2 people
Linden Median Household Income: $ 25,250
Linden Median Value of Homes: $ 45,100
Law Enforcement in Linden
Reported crimes in the Linden area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 443
Burglary: 12
Larceny-theft: 59
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,277
Linden Location Information
Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Linden
Douglassville 12.5 Miles
Avinger 13.5 Miles
Atlanta 13.6 Miles
Marietta 15.1 Miles
Hughes Springs 15.4 Miles
Queen City 15.6 Miles
Jefferson 17.7 Miles
Bloomburg 19.9 Miles
Lone Star 20.4 Miles
Daingerfield 20.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Linden
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 49.2 Miles
Mesquite 130.8 Miles
Garland 132.1 Miles
Plano 135.3 Miles
Dallas 142.3 Miles
Carrollton 146.5 Miles
Irving 150.6 Miles
Grand Prairie 154.0 Miles
Arlington 160.5 Miles
Little Rock 169.1 Miles
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Facts
Substance abuse may not be the presenting issue in a family. Initially, it may be hidden, only to become apparent during therapy. If any suspicion of substance abuse emerges, the counselor or therapist should evaluate the degree to which substance abuse has a bearing on other issues in the family and requires direct attention. Inhalants are not usually used with another illicit substance, though early users of inhalants have, on later surveys, reported early use (before age 18) of other drugs as well: marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, and hallucinogens. Because some inhalants are flammable, this adds the additional health danger of fire and burns if someone near the abuser lights up to smoke tobacco or marijuana. The DEA’s approach to dealing with the abuse and diversion of OxyContin® is consistent with the methods normally used in combating the diversion of pharmaceutical controlled substances. These approaches include; liaison with the heathcare community, the pharmaceutical industry, and other domestic and international agencies; education of medical professionals regarding various scams that are used to obtain controlled substances for illicit purposes; and the investigation of suspected diverters. In all but five states, multiple DUI offenders are forced to equip their vehicles with ignition interlock devices. These high-tech devices measure the alcohol content of the driver's breath before starting the car. If alcohol is found on their breath above the preset level, the vehicle will not start. The majority of states may also require multiple DUI offenders to forfeit their vehicles. |
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.
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.
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".
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.
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