




Olney, Texas
Olney, TX Profile
Olney, TX, population 3,396 , is located
in Texas's Young county,
about 40.4 miles from Wichita Falls and 85.5 miles from Abilene.
In the 90's the population of Olney has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Olney has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Olney area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Olney Statistics
Olney Gender Information
Males in Olney: 1,529 (45%)
Females in Olney: 1,867 (55%)
As % of Population in Olney
Race Diversity in Olney
White: 90%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Olney
Age Diversity in Olney
Median Age in Olney: 39.7 (Males in Olney: 37.2, Females in Olney: 41.7)
Olney Males Under 20: 14%
Olney Females Under 20: 14%
Olney Males 20 to 40: 10%
Olney Females 20 to 40: 12%
Olney Males 40 to 60: 11%
Olney Females 40 to 60: 12%
Olney Males Over 60: 10%
Olney Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Olney
Olney Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Olney Median Household Income: $ 21,991
Olney Median Value of Homes: $ 34,200
Law Enforcement in Olney
Reported crimes in the Olney area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 5
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 148
Burglary: 9
Larceny-theft: 79
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,788
Olney Location Information
Elevation: 1,184 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Olney
Megargel 11.4 Miles
Newcastle 12.2 Miles
Elbert 15.7 Miles
Archer City 17.2 Miles
Graham 20.5 Miles
Windthorst 23.1 Miles
Bryson 25.7 Miles
Scotland 25.8 Miles
Throckmorton 27.9 Miles
Woodson 30.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Olney
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 40.4 Miles
Abilene 85.5 Miles
Ft Worth 94.3 Miles
Arlington 105.0 Miles
Grand Prairie 110.5 Miles
Irving 111.4 Miles
Carrollton 111.6 Miles
Dallas 120.2 Miles
Plano 121.3 Miles
Garland 126.5 Miles
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Facts
Like marijuana, cocaine has shown a pattern of closely corresponding trends between perceived risk and actual use among 12th graders. First, the percentage who perceived great risk in trying cocaine once or twice dropped steadily from 43% to 31% between 1975 and 1980, corresponding to a period of rapidly increasing use. Children who have older brothers or sisters who smoke and drink are three to five times more likely to use tobacco and alcohol, because siblings are a more powerful role model than friends or parents, research has found. When smoked, cocaine is sometimes combined with other drugs, such as cannabis, often rolled into a joint or blunt. Powdered cocaine is also sometimes smoked, though heat destroys much of the chemical; smokers often sprinkle it on marijuana. The language referring to paraphernalia and practices of smoking cocaine vary across the United States, as do the packaging methods in the street level sale. Street dealers sell opium directly to the final link in the opium alliance, the addicts. Street dealers are often opium addicts who work independently, unaffiliated with any syndicate. They generally purchase opium from a kilo connection in packets known as bundles, which weigh about one ounce and cost roughly two hundred dollars. The street dealers divide the bundles into one-gram quantities called deals or bags. The most commonly distributed amount weighs one gram. Selling for ten dollars, it is known as a "dime bag." Occasionally a half-gram amount known as a "nickel bag," is sold for five dollars. Although opium may actually be packaged in bags, the preferred packaging is small party balloons. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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