




Roby, Texas
Roby, TX Profile
Roby, TX, population 673 , is located
in Texas's Fisher county,
about 42.8 miles from Abilene and 103.1 miles from Lubbock.
In the 90's the population of Roby has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Roby has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Roby Statistics
Roby Gender Information
Males in Roby: 300 (45%)
Females in Roby: 373 (55%)
As % of Population in Roby
Race Diversity in Roby
White: 86%
African American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 11%
As % of Population in Roby
Age Diversity in Roby
Median Age in Roby: 37.4 (Males in Roby: 35.3, Females in Roby: 39.6)
Roby Males Under 20: 15%
Roby Females Under 20: 16%
Roby Males 20 to 40: 10%
Roby Females 20 to 40: 12%
Roby Males 40 to 60: 10%
Roby Females 40 to 60: 11%
Roby Males Over 60: 10%
Roby Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Roby
Roby Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Roby Median Household Income: $ 27,031
Roby Median Value of Homes: $ 26,800
Roby Location Information
Elevation: 1,961 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Roby
Rotan 9.0 Miles
Hamlin 17.5 Miles
Sweetwater 19.0 Miles
Roscoe 22.7 Miles
Trent 22.9 Miles
Hermleigh 23.5 Miles
Anson 28.0 Miles
Aspermont 28.3 Miles
Merkel 28.5 Miles
Loraine 30.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Roby
(Population 100,000+)
Abilene 42.8 Miles
Lubbock 103.1 Miles
Wichita Falls 135.6 Miles
Ft Worth 177.8 Miles
Arlington 190.2 Miles
Amarillo 190.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 196.6 Miles
Irving 199.4 Miles
Carrollton 203.1 Miles
Waco 206.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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