




Refugio, Texas
Refugio, TX Profile
Refugio, TX, population 2,941 , is located
in Texas's Refugio county,
about 35.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 106.9 miles from San Antonio.
In the 90's the population of Refugio has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Refugio has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Refugio area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Refugio Statistics
Refugio Gender Information
Males in Refugio: 1,400 (48%)
Females in Refugio: 1,541 (52%)
As % of Population in Refugio
Race Diversity in Refugio
White: 75%
African American: 13%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Refugio
Age Diversity in Refugio
Median Age in Refugio: 37.8 (Males in Refugio: 35.6, Females in Refugio: 40.4)
Refugio Males Under 20: 15%
Refugio Females Under 20: 14%
Refugio Males 20 to 40: 12%
Refugio Females 20 to 40: 11%
Refugio Males 40 to 60: 12%
Refugio Females 40 to 60: 12%
Refugio Males Over 60: 9%
Refugio Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Refugio
Refugio Household Average Size: 2.55 people
Refugio Median Household Income: $ 26,719
Refugio Median Value of Homes: $ 38,700
Law Enforcement in Refugio
Reported crimes in the Refugio area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 138
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 31
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,446
Refugio Location Information
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Refugio
Woodsboro 5.4 Miles
Bayside 15.1 Miles
Tradewinds 21.8 Miles
Fulton 22.1 Miles
St Paul 22.3 Miles
Sinton 23.4 Miles
Rancho Chico 23.6 Miles
Taft 23.8 Miles
Rockport 23.9 Miles
Skidmore 25.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Refugio
(Population 100,000+)
Corpus Christi 35.7 Miles
San Antonio 106.9 Miles
Austin 138.6 Miles
Laredo 147.2 Miles
Houston 153.4 Miles
McAllen 156.8 Miles
Pasadena 157.5 Miles
Brownsville 166.8 Miles
Waco 224.5 Miles
Beaumont 227.8 Miles
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Facts
Ecstasy is usually taken in capsule or tablet form, although it can also be crushed into a powder and injected, snorted, or smoked. The tablets often come imprinted with popular logos such as Mercedes, Gucci, Nike, Versace, Rolls Royce, Golden Arches, and even Teletubbies. The Lost Child is the silent, "out of the way" family member, and will never mention alcohol or recovery. They are quiet and reserved, careful to not make problems. The Lost Child gives up self needs and makes efforts to avoid any conversation regarding the underlying roles. The underlying feelings are guilt, loneliness, neglect, and anger. The mental effects associated with ecstasy, such as mood disorders, learning and memory impairment, paranoia, irrational behavior, and inattention, potentially could interfere with a person's duties at school or work, although reports of this type of impact are sparse. The culture surrounding ecstasy use is associated with the taking of other drugs; therefore those drugs introduced while on ecstasy have the potential to persist as drug problems beyond the period of ecstasy use. Multiple drug users might experience difficulties with social and occupational functioning, but these effects could not be clearly attributed to ecstasy use. Similarly, crime and violence has been associated much more often with other drugs than with ecstasy (aside from illegal possession of the drug). However, "club drugs" as a group have been associated with sexual offenses, and all drug users are more likely to be involved in traffic accidents while under the influence. Again, as tracking of ecstasy use patterns and trends becomes more widespread, clearer information on the social consequences of ecstasy use will become available. An alarming number of high school, college and university students are partying with their “Rockstars” and other energy beverages. According to Experian Simmons Research, this annual three billion dollar industry has more than doubled in the past three years, mostly among the young. In the autumn of 2008, a vast number of drug abuse and addiction experts sent the Food and Drug Administration in the United States a letter urging that mandatory warning labels and restrictions accompany the marketing of energy drinks. A study conducted at Johns Hopkins University has many concerned with the very high content of sugar and caffeine in these beverages. There are numerous individuals, the young in particular, abusing these drinks to force their bodies to go against what they need. |
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).
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".
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.
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.
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.
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