




Marfa, Texas
Marfa, TX Profile
Marfa, TX, population 2,121 , is located
in Texas's Presidio county,
about 177.4 miles from El Paso and 259.4 miles from Lubbock.
In the 90's the population of Marfa has declined by about 13%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Marfa has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Marfa area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Marfa Statistics
Marfa Gender Information
Males in Marfa: 1,070 (50%)
Females in Marfa: 1,051 (50%)
As % of Population in Marfa
Race Diversity in Marfa
White: 91%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Marfa
Age Diversity in Marfa
Median Age in Marfa: 38.7 (Males in Marfa: 36.5, Females in Marfa: 42.1)
Marfa Males Under 20: 15%
Marfa Females Under 20: 13%
Marfa Males 20 to 40: 13%
Marfa Females 20 to 40: 11%
Marfa Males 40 to 60: 13%
Marfa Females 40 to 60: 12%
Marfa Males Over 60: 10%
Marfa Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Marfa
Marfa Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Marfa Median Household Income: $ 24,712
Marfa Median Value of Homes: $ 44,000
Law Enforcement in Marfa
Reported crimes in the Marfa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 140
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 10
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 935
Marfa Location Information
Land Area: 1.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Marfa
Ft Davis 20.8 Miles
Alpine 21.7 Miles
Valentine 34.4 Miles
Marathon 46.8 Miles
Balmorhea 49.6 Miles
Presidio 55.8 Miles
Redford 60.2 Miles
Van Horn 70.0 Miles
Toyah 70.9 Miles
Study Butte-Terlingua 74.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Marfa
(Population 100,000+)
El Paso 177.4 Miles
Lubbock 259.4 Miles
Abilene 293.2 Miles
Laredo 334.9 Miles
San Antonio 337.0 Miles
Amarillo 362.9 Miles
Albuquerque 364.1 Miles
Austin 374.8 Miles
Wichita Falls 408.5 Miles
Waco 416.6 Miles
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Facts
Tolerance is one of such undesirable events. It usually develops if a drug is used for a long time. When the body gets used to it, medication loses its effectiveness and the larger dose is necessary to suppress the symptoms of anxiety, which returns to the patient as soon as the body stops responding to the drug properly. In fact, scientists confirm that the long-term use of benzodiazepines leads to increased anxiety. One more reason for the short-term therapy is the risk to develop dependence. Even the use of benzodiazepines at prescribed levels will lead to a dependence to the drug. The most vivid sign of physical dependence is the experiencing of withdrawal symptoms after the drug discontinuation, which include insomnia, nightmares, hypertension, tachycardia, anxiety, perceptual disturbances, distortion of all the senses, dysphoria, and, in rare cases, psychosis and epileptic seizures. Since all these symptoms are dangerous, the dose of the drug is lowered over a long period of time to avoid withdrawal. Now, as a parent, you're probably thinking, "My teenage child would never be involved in such an issue." Most teens entering high school are usually highly susceptible to experimentation, and to them, consuming OTC drugs is an alternative to doing riskier, illegal drugs. What these teens are unaware of is the fact that OTC drug over-dosage is equally as dangerous as marijuana or ecstasy. A resource officer, a high school senior, and a pharmacist all agree that the new popular drugs are found in the home medicine. Parents find it hard to believe that all of this is occurring right under their very own noses. However, the time it takes for you to grab a soda out of the refrigerator is enough time for your son or daughter to sneak into the medicine cabinet, grab 10 or 11 pills, and run back upstairs. The easy access that teens seem to have is one of the key problems to drug misuse. Basically, anything can intoxicate your child with an "artificial high." From Sharpies, to cough syrups, to bleach, it seems that home isn't as safe as you thought it was. It seems nearly impossible to keep OTC drugs away from children, but locking up your medicine cabinet seems like a healthy start. In the forty years up to 1979, there have been 79 recorded ampethamine overdose deaths world-wide, almost all of which were injecting users. Still, the combination of the physical rush and psychological boost remains a strong draw for many users, despite the danger the drug poses. Ccertain sleeping pills or painkillers - are physically addictive. They have a specific effect on the body which leads to tolerance and withdrawal symptoms. Others may lead to a psychological addiction if people have a craving for the effect that the drug causes. There has been some speculation that some people may be more prone to drug abuse and addiction than others. Research is being carried out into whether there may even be genes that predispose certain people to addiction. Social circumstances are important in drug abuse. Peer pressure, emotional distress and low self-esteem can all lead individuals to abuse drugs. Ease of access to drugs is another influence. People abuse drugs for a reason. Understanding what the person's motivation is helps to explain why that person is abusing drugs. |
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
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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