




Scissors, Texas
Scissors, TX Profile
Scissors, TX, population 2,805 , is located
in Texas's Hidalgo county,
about 11.8 miles from McAllen and 38.3 miles from Brownsville.
In the 90's the population of Scissors has grown by about 85%.
Scissors Statistics
Scissors Gender Information
Males in Scissors: 1,351 (48%)
Females in Scissors: 1,454 (52%)
As % of Population in Scissors
Race Diversity in Scissors
White: 78%
Other/Mixed: 22%
As % of Population in Scissors
Age Diversity in Scissors
Median Age in Scissors: 21.9 (Males in Scissors: 21.4, Females in Scissors: 22.7)
Scissors Males Under 20: 23%
Scissors Females Under 20: 24%
Scissors Males 20 to 40: 14%
Scissors Females 20 to 40: 16%
Scissors Males 40 to 60: 8%
Scissors Females 40 to 60: 9%
Scissors Males Over 60: 4%
Scissors Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Scissors
Scissors Household Average Size: 4.64 people
Scissors Median Household Income: $ 18,963
Scissors Median Value of Homes: $ 30,900
Scissors Location Information
Land Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Scissors
Donna 2.1 Miles
Midway South 2.5 Miles
Villa Verde 3.5 Miles
South Alamo 3.6 Miles
Midway North 4.1 Miles
Weslaco 4.1 Miles
Alamo 5.3 Miles
Llano Grande 5.4 Miles
Progreso 6.8 Miles
North Alamo 7.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Scissors
(Population 100,000+)
McAllen 11.8 Miles
Brownsville 38.3 Miles
Corpus Christi 121.8 Miles
Laredo 130.3 Miles
San Antonio 228.8 Miles
Austin 286.1 Miles
Houston 299.7 Miles
Pasadena 300.9 Miles
Beaumont 364.1 Miles
Waco 378.2 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.
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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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