




Port Lavaca, Texas
Port Lavaca, TX Profile
Port Lavaca, TX, population 12,035 , is located
in Texas's Calhoun county,
about 73.3 miles from Corpus Christi and 110.1 miles from Houston.
In the 90's the population of Port Lavaca has grown by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Port Lavaca has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Port Lavaca area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Port Lavaca Statistics
Port Lavaca Gender Information
Males in Port Lavaca: 5,992 (50%)
Females in Port Lavaca: 6,043 (50%)
As % of Population in Port Lavaca
Race Diversity in Port Lavaca
White: 72%
African American: 4%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 20%
As % of Population in Port Lavaca
Age Diversity in Port Lavaca
Median Age in Port Lavaca: 32.1 (Males in Port Lavaca: 31.3, Females in Port Lavaca: 33.1)
Port Lavaca Males Under 20: 17%
Port Lavaca Females Under 20: 16%
Port Lavaca Males 20 to 40: 14%
Port Lavaca Females 20 to 40: 14%
Port Lavaca Males 40 to 60: 11%
Port Lavaca Females 40 to 60: 11%
Port Lavaca Males Over 60: 7%
Port Lavaca Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Port Lavaca
Port Lavaca Household Average Size: 2.83 people
Port Lavaca Median Household Income: $ 33,626
Port Lavaca Median Value of Homes: $ 50,900
Law Enforcement in Port Lavaca
Reported crimes in the Port Lavaca area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 13
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 173
Burglary: 116
Larceny-theft: 315
Motor vehicle theft: 20
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,720
Port Lavaca Location Information
Land Area: 6.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Port Lavaca
Point Comfort 6.0 Miles
Vanderbilt 14.4 Miles
Seadrift 14.8 Miles
Bloomington 16.3 Miles
Lolita 16.3 Miles
La Ward 18.6 Miles
Austwell 20.4 Miles
Inez 22.3 Miles
Edna 25.2 Miles
Palacios 25.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Port Lavaca
(Population 100,000+)
Corpus Christi 73.3 Miles
Houston 110.1 Miles
Pasadena 113.4 Miles
San Antonio 126.1 Miles
Austin 132.6 Miles
Beaumont 183.1 Miles
Laredo 191.9 Miles
McAllen 193.7 Miles
Brownsville 195.2 Miles
Waco 205.3 Miles
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Facts
Every day, 36 people in the United States die, and approximately 700 more are injured, in motor vehicle crashes that involve an alcohol-impaired driver. The annual cost of alcohol-related crashes totals more than $51 billion. Rush: A surge of pleasure that rapidly follows administration of some drugs. Marijuana use can have a marked effect on a young person's mental health, as well as their overall well-being. Marijuana has been linked to depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. There is also a growing body of research indicating that marijuana smoking may actually cause many of these and other mental health problems. Youth who use marijuana weekly have double the risk of depression later in life, and teens aged 12 to 17 who smoke marijuana weekly are three times more likely than non-users to have suicidal thoughts. The earlier a person begins using alcohol, the greater the risk of current and adult drug use and harm to the developing brain. |
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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