




Mesquite, Texas
Mesquite, TX Profile
Mesquite, TX, population 124,523 , is located
in Texas's Dallas county,
about 10.3 miles from Garland and 11.8 miles from Dallas.
In the 90's the population of Mesquite has grown by about 23%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Mesquite has been growing at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Mesquite area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Mesquite Statistics
Mesquite Gender Information
Males in Mesquite: 59,987 (48%)
Females in Mesquite: 64,536 (52%)
As % of Population in Mesquite
Race Diversity in Mesquite
White: 74%
African American: 13%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Mesquite
Age Diversity in Mesquite
Median Age in Mesquite: 31.9 (Males in Mesquite: 30.8, Females in Mesquite: 32.9)
Mesquite Males Under 20: 17%
Mesquite Females Under 20: 17%
Mesquite Males 20 to 40: 15%
Mesquite Females 20 to 40: 16%
Mesquite Males 40 to 60: 12%
Mesquite Females 40 to 60: 13%
Mesquite Males Over 60: 4%
Mesquite Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Mesquite
Mesquite Household Average Size: 2.82 people
Mesquite Median Household Income: $ 50,424
Mesquite Median Value of Homes: $ 85,400
Law Enforcement in Mesquite
Reported crimes in the Mesquite area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 148
Aggravated assault: 306
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 354
Burglary: 855
Larceny-theft: 4,774
Motor vehicle theft: 762
Arson: 28
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,887
Mesquite Location Information
Land Area: 42.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Mesquite
Balch Springs 3.0 Miles
Sunnyvale 3.0 Miles
Forney 7.5 Miles
Heath 8.7 Miles
Seagoville 9.5 Miles
Rowlett 9.6 Miles
Garland 10.3 Miles
Hutchins 10.5 Miles
Dallas 11.8 Miles
Highland Park 12.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Mesquite
(Population 100,000+)
Garland 10.3 Miles
Dallas 11.8 Miles
Plano 18.4 Miles
Irving 20.6 Miles
Carrollton 21.3 Miles
Grand Prairie 23.2 Miles
Arlington 29.7 Miles
Ft Worth 42.1 Miles
Waco 90.1 Miles
Wichita Falls 135.2 Miles
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Facts
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Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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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