




Robstown, Texas
Robstown, TX Profile
Robstown, TX, population 12,727 , is located
in Texas's Nueces county,
about 16.7 miles from Corpus Christi and 114.3 miles from Laredo.
In the 90's the population of Robstown has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Robstown has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Robstown area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Robstown Statistics
Robstown Gender Information
Males in Robstown: 6,150 (48%)
Females in Robstown: 6,577 (52%)
As % of Population in Robstown
Race Diversity in Robstown
White: 67%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 31%
As % of Population in Robstown
Age Diversity in Robstown
Median Age in Robstown: 29.3 (Males in Robstown: 27.4, Females in Robstown: 30.8)
Robstown Males Under 20: 19%
Robstown Females Under 20: 18%
Robstown Males 20 to 40: 13%
Robstown Females 20 to 40: 14%
Robstown Males 40 to 60: 10%
Robstown Females 40 to 60: 11%
Robstown Males Over 60: 6%
Robstown Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Robstown
Robstown Household Average Size: 3.47 people
Robstown Median Household Income: $ 22,774
Robstown Median Value of Homes: $ 33,700
Law Enforcement in Robstown
Reported crimes in the Robstown area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 33
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 328
Burglary: 244
Larceny-theft: 425
Motor vehicle theft: 40
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,537
Robstown Location Information
Land Area: 9.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Robstown
North San Pedro 1.2 Miles
Petronila 8.4 Miles
Tierra Grande 8.6 Miles
Driscoll 9.4 Miles
Rancho Banquete 10.2 Miles
Odem 12.3 Miles
Edroy 12.7 Miles
San Patricio 13.0 Miles
Agua Dulce (Nueces County) 14.7 Miles
Bishop 16.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Robstown
(Population 100,000+)
Corpus Christi 16.7 Miles
Laredo 114.3 Miles
McAllen 115.1 Miles
San Antonio 123.6 Miles
Brownsville 131.1 Miles
Austin 171.4 Miles
Houston 195.3 Miles
Pasadena 198.8 Miles
Waco 261.9 Miles
Beaumont 268.0 Miles
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Facts
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Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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 Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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