



Red Oak, Texas
Red Oak, TX Profile
Red Oak, TX, population 4,301 , is located
in Texas's Ellis county,
about 18.4 miles from Dallas and 19.4 miles from Grand Prairie.
In the 90's the population of Red Oak has grown by about 38%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Red Oak has been growing at an annual rate of 11.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Red Oak area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Red Oak Statistics
Red Oak Gender Information
Males in Red Oak: 2,036 (47%)
Females in Red Oak: 2,265 (53%)
As % of Population in Red Oak
Race Diversity in Red Oak
White: 86%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Red Oak
Age Diversity in Red Oak
Median Age in Red Oak: 32.6 (Males in Red Oak: 32.0, Females in Red Oak: 33.2)
Red Oak Males Under 20: 16%
Red Oak Females Under 20: 17%
Red Oak Males 20 to 40: 14%
Red Oak Females 20 to 40: 16%
Red Oak Males 40 to 60: 13%
Red Oak Females 40 to 60: 14%
Red Oak Males Over 60: 4%
Red Oak Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Red Oak
Red Oak Household Average Size: 2.74 people
Red Oak Median Household Income: $ 48,583
Red Oak Median Value of Homes: $ 89,700
Law Enforcement in Red Oak
Reported crimes in the Red Oak area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 379
Burglary: 73
Larceny-theft: 373
Motor vehicle theft: 22
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,443
Red Oak Location Information
Land Area: 2.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Red Oak
Pecan Hill 2.4 Miles
Oak Leaf 2.9 Miles
Glenn Heights 3.7 Miles
Ovilla 4.8 Miles
DeSoto 5.9 Miles
Lancaster 5.9 Miles
Ferris 8.2 Miles
Wilmer 8.5 Miles
Waxahachie 9.4 Miles
Palmer 10.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Red Oak
(Population 100,000+)
Dallas 18.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 19.4 Miles
Mesquite 21.0 Miles
Irving 22.2 Miles
Arlington 23.2 Miles
Garland 29.0 Miles
Carrollton 30.6 Miles
Ft Worth 33.3 Miles
Plano 35.3 Miles
Waco 69.9 Miles
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Facts
An effective strategy to reduce drinking–driving is to lower the legal limit for allowable blood alcohol content (BAC) for drivers. In the past two decades, all States in the United States have adopted a BAC limit of 0.08 percent for adult drivers and a BAC limit of zero, or slightly higher, for youth under age 21. These often are referred to as “zero tolerance” laws.7 (7 Most laws use a 0.02-percent limit rather than an absolute zero limit to allow for small measurement errors in BAC test instruments and to avoid challenges from youth who claim they have taken medication with small amounts of alcohol.) Drug addicts often think and act differently when using drugs. They will often steal from their family, and be more inclined to abuse them physically and mentally. As families are destroyed by alcoholism, illicit drug use can destroy them too. Teenagers may be involved with legal or illegal drugs in various ways. Experimentation with drugs during adolescence is common. Unfortunately, teenagers often don’t see the link between their actions today and the consequences tomorrow. They also have a tendency to feel indestructible and immune to the problems that others experience. Using alcohol and tobacco at a young age increases the risk of using other drugs later. Some teens will experiment and stop, or continue to use occasionally, without significant problems. Others will develop a dependency or addiction, often moving on to more dangerous drugs and causing significant harm to themselves and possibly others. Dealing with a loved one’s drug abuse can be emotionally draining and exhausting. But when the family is threatened with immediate violence, it’s time for immediate action. Drug abuse can lower inhibitions and increase the possibility of violence. Stimulants like cocaine and methamphetamine can also trigger delusions, paranoia, and agitation, making the person especially dangerous to be around. Getting the drug may also become so important that activities like caring for a child fall by the wayside, increasing the chance of child neglect. If you are abusing drugs, even admitting that you may have a problem is a huge step. It takes tremendous strength and courage to admit that you are having trouble. Much as you may want to, don’t try to quit alone. Recovery is possible with the right medical help and social support. Without the right support, it is very easy to rationalize just one more hit or pill, and withdrawal symptoms can test the strongest resolve. The road to sobriety is rewarding but challenging. If you take the time to build a support network and learn your triggers for using, you will greatly reduce the risk of relapse. |
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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