




Seven Points, Texas
Seven Points, TX Profile
Seven Points, TX, population 1,145 , is located
in Texas's Henderson county,
about 38.2 miles from Mesquite and 46.9 miles from Dallas.
In the 90's the population of Seven Points has grown by about 58%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Seven Points has been growing at an annual rate of 2.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Seven Points area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Seven Points Statistics
Seven Points Gender Information
Males in Seven Points: 566 (49%)
Females in Seven Points: 579 (51%)
As % of Population in Seven Points
Race Diversity in Seven Points
White: 95%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Seven Points
Age Diversity in Seven Points
Median Age in Seven Points: 35.9 (Males in Seven Points: 35.3, Females in Seven Points: 36.4)
Seven Points Males Under 20: 16%
Seven Points Females Under 20: 14%
Seven Points Males 20 to 40: 12%
Seven Points Females 20 to 40: 14%
Seven Points Males 40 to 60: 11%
Seven Points Females 40 to 60: 11%
Seven Points Males Over 60: 10%
Seven Points Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Seven Points
Seven Points Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Seven Points Median Household Income: $ 27,500
Seven Points Median Value of Homes: $ 40,300
Law Enforcement in Seven Points
Reported crimes in the Seven Points area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 30
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 2,602
Burglary: 35
Larceny-theft: 119
Motor vehicle theft: 13
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 13,577
Seven Points Location Information
Elevation: 384 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Seven Points
Gun Barrel City 3.7 Miles
Tool 4.4 Miles
Enchanted Oaks 7.2 Miles
Mabank 7.3 Miles
Kemp 8.5 Miles
Payne Springs 9.0 Miles
Eustace 12.1 Miles
Caney City 12.4 Miles
Star Harbor 12.9 Miles
Kerens 13.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Seven Points
(Population 100,000+)
Mesquite 38.2 Miles
Dallas 46.9 Miles
Garland 47.9 Miles
Grand Prairie 54.4 Miles
Irving 54.8 Miles
Plano 56.0 Miles
Carrollton 58.9 Miles
Arlington 59.6 Miles
Ft Worth 70.4 Miles
Waco 76.5 Miles
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Facts
The use of alcohol and cigarettes typically—but not always—begins at an earlier age than does the use of illegal drugs. Adolescents who progress to illicit drugs, such as crack, generally begin smoking and drinking earlier than those who do not. Research indicates that a person who begins using drugs before the age of 15 is very likely to abuse drugs and alcohol as an adult. One of the prevailing views about opioid use is that it is common for persons using the drug for medical purposes to become addicted. While this does occur, it is not common among those who legitimately need the drug for pain and who have no history of substance abuse or addiction. Addiction is sometimes confused with tolerance in cases where patients are receiving opioids for serious pain. Tolerance to opioids happens when the drug dose has to be increased to produce a similar pharmacological effect. When tolerance develops, there is also a decrease in the length of time that the opioid produces its effect. In patients with intractable cancer pain, doses can usually be increased carefully over time without serious risk to the patient. 65% of youth surveyed said that they got the alcohol they drink from family and friends. Those who abuse drugs have a greater risk for health problems down the road, from neglecting their own health to risk of infectious disease like hepatitis or HIV from sharing needles. Heavy drug use directly affects health as well, including lung disease, arthritis, heart problems, brain damage and death from overdose. Productivity at work often suffers, and eventually trouble keeping a job or even homelessness can occur. The urge to use is so powerful that criminal activity for money or more drugs can be a strong temptation. |
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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
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