




Shamrock, Texas
Shamrock, TX Profile
Shamrock, TX, population 2,029 , is located
in Texas's Wheeler county,
about 89.4 miles from Amarillo and 134.5 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Shamrock has declined by about 11%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Shamrock has been declining at an annual rate of 3.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Shamrock area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Shamrock Statistics
Shamrock Gender Information
Males in Shamrock: 949 (47%)
Females in Shamrock: 1,080 (53%)
As % of Population in Shamrock
Race Diversity in Shamrock
White: 85%
African American: 5%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Shamrock
Age Diversity in Shamrock
Median Age in Shamrock: 42.0 (Males in Shamrock: 38.8, Females in Shamrock: 44.0)
Shamrock Males Under 20: 14%
Shamrock Females Under 20: 14%
Shamrock Males 20 to 40: 10%
Shamrock Females 20 to 40: 10%
Shamrock Males 40 to 60: 12%
Shamrock Females 40 to 60: 13%
Shamrock Males Over 60: 11%
Shamrock Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Shamrock
Shamrock Household Average Size: 2.33 people
Shamrock Median Household Income: $ 25,776
Shamrock Median Value of Homes: $ 33,800
Law Enforcement in Shamrock
Reported crimes in the Shamrock area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 206
Burglary: 20
Larceny-theft: 26
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,572
Shamrock Location Information
Elevation: 2,342 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Shamrock
Samnorwood 11.3 Miles
Texola 14.6 Miles
Wheeler 16.0 Miles
McLean 19.9 Miles
Erick 21.6 Miles
Quail 22.7 Miles
Mobeetie 23.4 Miles
Wellington 24.8 Miles
Hedley 33.5 Miles
Dodson 33.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Shamrock
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 89.4 Miles
Wichita Falls 134.5 Miles
Lubbock 145.6 Miles
Oklahoma City 155.2 Miles
Abilene 193.6 Miles
Wichita 235.8 Miles
Ft Worth 240.5 Miles
Tulsa 247.8 Miles
Carrollton 247.9 Miles
Arlington 248.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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