




Murphy, Texas
Murphy, TX Profile
Murphy, TX, population 3,099 , is located
in Texas's Collin county,
about 5.0 miles from Plano and 7.2 miles from Garland.
In the 90's the population of Murphy has grown by about 100%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Murphy has been growing at an annual rate of 48.6 percent.
Murphy Statistics
Murphy Gender Information
Males in Murphy: 1,553 (50%)
Females in Murphy: 1,546 (50%)
As % of Population in Murphy
Race Diversity in Murphy
White: 76%
African American: 10%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 9%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Murphy
Age Diversity in Murphy
Median Age in Murphy: 33.9 (Males in Murphy: 34.3, Females in Murphy: 33.5)
Murphy Males Under 20: 16%
Murphy Females Under 20: 15%
Murphy Males 20 to 40: 15%
Murphy Females 20 to 40: 17%
Murphy Males 40 to 60: 15%
Murphy Females 40 to 60: 14%
Murphy Males Over 60: 4%
Murphy Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Murphy
Murphy Household Average Size: 3.01 people
Murphy Median Household Income: $ 83,547
Murphy Median Value of Homes: $ 169,500
Murphy Location Information
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Murphy
Parker 2.8 Miles
Sachse 2.9 Miles
St Paul Town 4.1 Miles
Wylie 4.3 Miles
Plano 5.0 Miles
Lucas 5.2 Miles
Allen 6.9 Miles
Garland 7.2 Miles
Richardson 8.2 Miles
Rowlett 8.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Murphy
(Population 100,000+)
Plano 5.0 Miles
Garland 7.2 Miles
Carrollton 16.6 Miles
Mesquite 17.2 Miles
Dallas 19.4 Miles
Irving 24.0 Miles
Grand Prairie 29.1 Miles
Arlington 34.6 Miles
Ft Worth 45.7 Miles
Waco 106.1 Miles
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Facts
Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. In 2001, an estimated 0.7% of the population age 12 and older reported using cocaine, including crack, at least once in the past month. Such use peaked in 1979 for 18- to 25-year-olds at 9.9%; in 1982 for 12- to 17-year-olds at 1.9%; and in 1985 for 26- to 34-year-olds at 6.3%. No drug can give rise to dependence unless (1) it produces some effect that causes the user to make efforts to obtain and use the drug again or (2) it is taken frequently enough to establish a strong pattern of drug-related behavior that is resistant to eradication. The effect that leads to repetition of drug-taking is a psychoactive effect, that is to say, an effect that alters the user's perceptions, thoughts and emotions in a manner that is usually (but not always) experienced as pleasurable or rewarding. The various drugs that are potentially abused or addictive are all thought to act in different ways to stimulate a common nerve-cell pathway originating in the midbrain and running to the base of the forebrain, where it releases the transmitter chemical dopamine. This pathway is often referred to in scientific shorthandas the reward system, though this is probably a misnomer. Activation of this pathway leads to an increased probability that the behavior that causedthe activation (in this case, the drug-taking) will be repeated or reinforced, and the drug is called a reinforcer. A drug must have a reinforcing effect if it is to become addictive, but it is important to recognize that reinforcement is not the same as addiction. Reinforcement is an essential mechanism for survival, learning and adaptation. The satisfaction of thirst by drinking water, and of hunger by eating food, as well as the avoidance of harm by escape, are all examples of types of reinforcement by natural and necessary behaviors. Addictive drugs are regarded as "usurpers" of the reward system that produce reinforcement by direct drug action on it without serving any necessary biological function. Hydrocodone is a narcotic that can produce a calm, euphoric state similar to heroin or morphine--and despite such important and obvious benefits in pain relief, evidence is pointing to chronic addiction. Pure hydrocodone is a Schedule II substance, closely controlled with restricted use. But very few prescription drugs are pure hydrocodone. Instead, small amounts of hydrocodone are mixed with other non-narcotic ingredients to create medicines like Vicodin and Lortab. This means they can be classified under Schedule III with fewer restrictions on their use and distribution. |
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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