




Sheldon, Texas
Sheldon, TX Profile
Sheldon, TX, population 1,831 , is located
in Texas's Harris county,
about 13.2 miles from Pasadena and 15.9 miles from Houston.
In the 90's the population of Sheldon has grown by about 11%.
Sheldon Statistics
Sheldon Gender Information
Males in Sheldon: 932 (51%)
Females in Sheldon: 899 (49%)
As % of Population in Sheldon
Race Diversity in Sheldon
White: 79%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 17%
As % of Population in Sheldon
Age Diversity in Sheldon
Median Age in Sheldon: 28.3 (Males in Sheldon: 28.2, Females in Sheldon: 28.4)
Sheldon Males Under 20: 20%
Sheldon Females Under 20: 18%
Sheldon Males 20 to 40: 16%
Sheldon Females 20 to 40: 15%
Sheldon Males 40 to 60: 11%
Sheldon Females 40 to 60: 11%
Sheldon Males Over 60: 5%
Sheldon Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Sheldon
Sheldon Household Average Size: 3.35 people
Sheldon Median Household Income: $ 42,981
Sheldon Median Value of Homes: $ 44,100
Sheldon Location Information
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sheldon
Barrett 4.0 Miles
Crosby 5.0 Miles
Highlands 5.5 Miles
Channelview 6.4 Miles
Cloverleaf 6.7 Miles
Jacinto City 9.4 Miles
Atascocita 9.5 Miles
Galena Park 11.1 Miles
Deer Park 11.3 Miles
Humble 12.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sheldon
(Population 100,000+)
Pasadena 13.2 Miles
Houston 15.9 Miles
Beaumont 63.3 Miles
Austin 158.9 Miles
Waco 167.1 Miles
Lafayette 187.7 Miles
Corpus Christi 198.3 Miles
Shreveport 201.1 Miles
San Antonio 204.6 Miles
Mesquite 218.5 Miles
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Facts
According to IMS Health data, the annual number of OxyContin prescriptions for noncancer pain increased nearly tenfold, from about 670,000 in 1997 to about 6.2 million in 2002.27 In contrast, during the same 6 years, the annual number of OxyContin prescriptions for cancer pain increased about fourfold, from about 250,000 in 1997 to just over 1 million in 2002. The noncancer prescriptions therefore increased from about 73 percent of total OxyContin prescriptions to about 85 percent during that period, while the cancer prescriptions decreased from about 27 percent of the total to about 15 percent. Semi-synthetic opioides are produced by chemical modification of natural opiumalkaloides obtained from the opium poppy (heroin, dihydrocodeine). The impact of MDMA use on the body includes muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, rapid eye movement, faintness, and chills or sweating. Immediate side effects may include nausea, dizziness, disorientation, anxiety, and panic attacks. 2C-B, a close cousin to MDMA, has a stimulating effect on the central nervous system, usually causing a slight rise in blood pressure and a quickening of the heart rate. As a result, 2C-B could pose a danger to those suffering from diabetes, epilepsy, or cardiac problems. Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. |
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 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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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