




Petrolia, Texas
Petrolia, TX Profile
Petrolia, TX, population 782 , is located
in Texas's Clay county,
about 16.5 miles from Wichita Falls and 103.5 miles from Ft Worth.
In the 90's the population of Petrolia has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Petrolia has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Petrolia Statistics
Petrolia Gender Information
Males in Petrolia: 342 (44%)
Females in Petrolia: 440 (56%)
As % of Population in Petrolia
Race Diversity in Petrolia
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Petrolia
Age Diversity in Petrolia
Median Age in Petrolia: 36.4 (Males in Petrolia: 36.4, Females in Petrolia: 36.3)
Petrolia Males Under 20: 13%
Petrolia Females Under 20: 17%
Petrolia Males 20 to 40: 12%
Petrolia Females 20 to 40: 14%
Petrolia Males 40 to 60: 12%
Petrolia Females 40 to 60: 13%
Petrolia Males Over 60: 7%
Petrolia Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Petrolia
Petrolia Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Petrolia Median Household Income: $ 27,386
Petrolia Median Value of Homes: $ 31,900
Petrolia Location Information
Elevation: 993 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Petrolia
Byers 4.5 Miles
Dean 7.8 Miles
Jolly 12.3 Miles
Henrietta 13.7 Miles
Sugden 15.3 Miles
Ryan 15.8 Miles
Hastings 16.3 Miles
Wichita Falls 16.5 Miles
Waurika 17.1 Miles
Randlett 17.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Petrolia
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 16.5 Miles
Ft Worth 103.5 Miles
Carrollton 106.6 Miles
Oklahoma City 108.5 Miles
Arlington 109.7 Miles
Irving 111.2 Miles
Plano 112.0 Miles
Grand Prairie 113.0 Miles
Dallas 118.6 Miles
Garland 119.4 Miles
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Facts
Sharing of injection equipment or fluids can lead to some of the most severe consequences of heroin abuse- infections with hepatitis B and C, HIV, and a host of other bloodborne viruses, which drug abusers can then pass on to their sexual partners and children. The use of illicit drugs has been a public policy concern in the United States since the late nineteenth century. Policymakers by law and custom usually define the word narcotics as products of the poppy plant or opiates (heroin, morphine), as well as products derived from the coca leaf (cocaine, crack) and the cannabis plant (marijuana). Nationwide, the NHSDA released estimates in 1999 that said approximately 2.7 million Americans (1.2% of the population) are thought to have used heroin at least once in their lifetimes. Alcohol consumption can lead to addiction. If the need to drink is constant, then a person may be addicted to alcohol or on the road to addiction. Alcohol can also cause depression. Although initially drinkers may feel a sense of euphoria, it is short lived. In the long-term, heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer from depression because alcohol alters the brain's chemistry. Alcohol also affects memory, even at moderate levels of consumption. |
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".
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
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 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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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