



Rockwall, Texas
Rockwall, TX Profile
Rockwall, TX, population 17,976 , is located
in Texas's Rockwall county,
about 10.5 miles from Garland and 14.0 miles from Mesquite.
In the 90's the population of Rockwall has grown by about 71%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Rockwall has been growing at an annual rate of 11.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Rockwall area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Rockwall Statistics
Rockwall Gender Information
Males in Rockwall: 8,783 (49%)
Females in Rockwall: 9,193 (51%)
As % of Population in Rockwall
Race Diversity in Rockwall
White: 91%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Rockwall
Age Diversity in Rockwall
Median Age in Rockwall: 36.6 (Males in Rockwall: 35.8, Females in Rockwall: 37.5)
Rockwall Males Under 20: 15%
Rockwall Females Under 20: 14%
Rockwall Males 20 to 40: 13%
Rockwall Females 20 to 40: 14%
Rockwall Males 40 to 60: 15%
Rockwall Females 40 to 60: 15%
Rockwall Males Over 60: 6%
Rockwall Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Rockwall
Rockwall Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Rockwall Median Household Income: $ 65,411
Rockwall Median Value of Homes: $ 154,200
Law Enforcement in Rockwall
Reported crimes in the Rockwall area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 13
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 132
Burglary: 124
Larceny-theft: 551
Motor vehicle theft: 71
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,289
Rockwall Location Information
Elevation: 588 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Rockwall
Mobile City 2.9 Miles
Fate 4.6 Miles
Rowlett 6.4 Miles
Heath 6.6 Miles
Lavon 6.8 Miles
Wylie 7.4 Miles
McLendon-Chisholm 7.7 Miles
Royse City 8.0 Miles
Sachse 8.5 Miles
Nevada 9.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Rockwall
(Population 100,000+)
Garland 10.5 Miles
Mesquite 14.0 Miles
Plano 15.2 Miles
Dallas 22.3 Miles
Carrollton 25.0 Miles
Irving 29.6 Miles
Grand Prairie 33.8 Miles
Arlington 40.0 Miles
Ft Worth 52.0 Miles
Waco 103.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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).
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.
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