




Roxton, Texas
Roxton, TX Profile
Roxton, TX, population 694 , is located
in Texas's Lamar county,
about 67.0 miles from Plano and 68.6 miles from Garland.
In the 90's the population of Roxton has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Roxton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Roxton Statistics
Roxton Gender Information
Males in Roxton: 314 (45%)
Females in Roxton: 380 (55%)
As % of Population in Roxton
Race Diversity in Roxton
White: 75%
African American: 21%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Roxton
Age Diversity in Roxton
Median Age in Roxton: 36.9 (Males in Roxton: 36.9, Females in Roxton: 37.0)
Roxton Males Under 20: 15%
Roxton Females Under 20: 17%
Roxton Males 20 to 40: 9%
Roxton Females 20 to 40: 12%
Roxton Males 40 to 60: 10%
Roxton Females 40 to 60: 11%
Roxton Males Over 60: 10%
Roxton Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Roxton
Roxton Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Roxton Median Household Income: $ 25,000
Roxton Median Value of Homes: $ 34,700
Roxton Location Information
Land Area: 0.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Roxton
Toco 8.8 Miles
Pecan Gap 10.3 Miles
Honey Grove 10.9 Miles
Cooper 12.1 Miles
Paris 12.6 Miles
Ladonia 15.2 Miles
Windom 15.8 Miles
Reno (Lamar County) 17.2 Miles
Tira 17.5 Miles
Sun Valley 19.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Roxton
(Population 100,000+)
Plano 67.0 Miles
Garland 68.6 Miles
Mesquite 73.9 Miles
Carrollton 78.8 Miles
Dallas 81.6 Miles
Irving 87.1 Miles
Grand Prairie 92.1 Miles
Arlington 97.7 Miles
Ft Worth 108.4 Miles
Shreveport 134.6 Miles
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Facts
Many addiction specialists believe that methamphetamine addiction is one of the hardest, if not the hardest, illegal drug addictions to treat. Methamphetamines affect the brain of addicts in many ways, and actually causes marked brain changes and damage. Because of its powerful effects, methamphetamine is one of the most addictive illegal substances on the streets today. It may take months to years for people to get over long-term withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, depression, and craving for the drug. According to a report published by the General Accounting Office in March 1996, Drug Control—Long-Standing Problems Hinder U.S. International Efforts , a DEA administrator testified: "Drug trafficking organizations in Mexico have become so wealthy and so powerful over the years transporting opium and cocaine that they can rival legitimate governments for influence and control. They utilize their vast financial wealth to undermine government and commercial institutions. We have witnessed Colombia's struggle with this problem, and it [is] not unexpected that the same problems could very well develop in Mexico." Just as Asia's production of opium has posed a major threat to America, the DEA anticipates that Mexico's production will increase the tonnage of opium annually smuggled into the United States in cars and trucks passing through dozens of border checkpoints. In individual counseling the addict meets one-on-one with a counselor; in group therapy the addicts meet together under the guidance of a trained counselor. The counselor might be a former addict who has gone through special training. Alcohol and Youth Crime. Alcohol and crime also go hand in hand. The majority of youths sentenced to prison have a past history of substance abuse; the most commonly abused drug is alcohol. Of 1,030 youths, aged 12 to 17, entering Texas Youth Commission facilities, the most commonly used drug was alcohol. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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