




Post, Texas
Post, TX Profile
Post, TX, population 3,708 , is located
in Texas's Garza county,
about 38.4 miles from Lubbock and 108.5 miles from Abilene.
In the 90's the population of Post has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Post has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Post Statistics
Post Gender Information
Males in Post: 1,979 (53%)
Females in Post: 1,729 (47%)
As % of Population in Post
Race Diversity in Post
White: 73%
African American: 5%
Other/Mixed: 22%
As % of Population in Post
Age Diversity in Post
Median Age in Post: 34.4 (Males in Post: 32.4, Females in Post: 37.6)
Post Males Under 20: 16%
Post Females Under 20: 14%
Post Males 20 to 40: 18%
Post Females 20 to 40: 11%
Post Males 40 to 60: 12%
Post Females 40 to 60: 11%
Post Males Over 60: 7%
Post Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Post
Post Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Post Median Household Income: $ 25,034
Post Median Value of Homes: $ 36,300
Post Location Information
Elevation: 2,613 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Post
Wilson 21.8 Miles
Slaton 22.9 Miles
Tahoka 24.1 Miles
Ransom Canyon 29.4 Miles
Buffalo Springs 30.3 Miles
O'Donnell 30.7 Miles
New Home 32.3 Miles
Ralls 33.4 Miles
Crosbyton 33.4 Miles
Lorenzo 34.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Post
(Population 100,000+)
Lubbock 38.4 Miles
Abilene 108.5 Miles
Amarillo 142.9 Miles
Wichita Falls 173.6 Miles
Ft Worth 237.6 Miles
Arlington 249.8 Miles
Grand Prairie 256.0 Miles
Irving 258.2 Miles
Carrollton 260.6 Miles
Dallas 267.1 Miles
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Facts
Even when taken at recommended dosages, Rohypnol can cause dependence and addiction among frequent users. Some people addicted to Rohypnol experience seizures when they attempt withdrawal from the drug. The U.S. Department of Justice says such seizures may occur among chronic users after as little as one week without Rohypnol. Addictions grow stronger over time for two reasons. First, a person's body may become biologically dependent on the substance or behavior. That is, the body may begin to need and expect that it will receive a certain substance each day or each hour. If it does not receive that substance, it responds by becoming ill. When this happens, the person is said to be physiologically dependent on the substance or activity. This explanation has been used for addictive behavior as well as addictive substances. Some types of behavior cause a person to become very excited. Their body chemistry may actually change as they win a jackpot or make another sexual conquest. Over time, body chemistry may demand repetition of the activities that produced this level of excitement. People can also become psychologically addicted to substances and activities. That is, the substance or activity makes them feel happy, more self-confident, or better in some other way. In order to keep experiencing these feelings, they believe they must continue to use the substance or activity that gave them these feelings. In this case, a person is said to be psychologically dependent. In many cases, addictions involve both physiological and psychological aspects. Cocaine withdrawal is tough. The initial period of cocaine abstinence are characterized by a devastating depression, severe anxiety, restlessness, insomnia and even aggressive behaviors. At the point of cocaine withdrawal the body is working to counter the damage done through a period of cocaine abuse, and the biochemical processes of the brain are not functioning effectively. The brain is incapable of producing sensations of happiness or pleasure without cocaine, and as such this initial period of abstinence can be a very miserable and spiritually low few days. The cravings for cocaine at this point will be almost unbearable, and when coupled with the desire to end the depression, unless in a sequestered program, the addict will almost always use again, if only to feel normal. Despite growing concerns about its possible dangers, cocaine use in America grew through the early 1980s. In 1985, estimates by various government health agencies placed the number of people who had used it at least once at about 7 million. Of this number, about 5.5 million used it occasionally; about 600,000 were considered habitual users, defined by using it more than 51 times a year. |
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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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