




Silverton, Texas
Silverton, TX Profile
Silverton, TX, population 771 , is located
in Texas's Briscoe county,
about 59.7 miles from Amarillo and 69.6 miles from Lubbock.
In the 90's the population of Silverton has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Silverton has been declining at an annual rate of 2.1 percent.
Silverton Statistics
Silverton Gender Information
Males in Silverton: 358 (46%)
Females in Silverton: 413 (54%)
As % of Population in Silverton
Race Diversity in Silverton
White: 80%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in Silverton
Age Diversity in Silverton
Median Age in Silverton: 38.4 (Males in Silverton: 36.8, Females in Silverton: 39.2)
Silverton Males Under 20: 14%
Silverton Females Under 20: 17%
Silverton Males 20 to 40: 11%
Silverton Females 20 to 40: 11%
Silverton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Silverton Females 40 to 60: 11%
Silverton Males Over 60: 10%
Silverton Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Silverton
Silverton Household Average Size: 2.54 people
Silverton Median Household Income: $ 27,014
Silverton Median Value of Homes: $ 24,300
Silverton Location Information
Elevation: 3,278 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Silverton
Quitaque 16.0 Miles
Turkey 23.9 Miles
Lockney 25.4 Miles
Tulia 26.2 Miles
Kress 26.4 Miles
Seth Ward 28.5 Miles
Plainview 30.5 Miles
Floydada 33.9 Miles
Happy 36.4 Miles
Edmonson 36.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Silverton
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 59.7 Miles
Lubbock 69.6 Miles
Wichita Falls 165.4 Miles
Abilene 166.9 Miles
Oklahoma City 225.4 Miles
Ft Worth 259.4 Miles
Arlington 270.0 Miles
Carrollton 274.9 Miles
Grand Prairie 275.3 Miles
Irving 275.8 Miles
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Facts
Juveniles using drugs or alcohol committed 1 in 10 of the nonfatal violent victimizations against older teens. This was 2-1/2 times higher than the percentage of victimizations against younger teens perceived to be committed by a juvenile who was using drugs or alcohol. For crack and cocaine powder, there was a large drop in perceived risk between 1991 and 1995 for both 8th and 10th graders. (For crack the declines were 12 and 10 percentage points for the two grades, respectively, and for cocaine powder, 11 and 6 percentage points.) There was some further erosion in these beliefs in the following years, though little further change since 1999 in the case of powder cocaine and since 2000 for crack. Use of both drugs rose from a low point in 1991 or 1992 to a recent high point in 1998 or 1999—the same interval during which perceived risk fell. Since 2000 there has been little change in perceived risk for crack at any grade, but for powder cocaine there was a bit of a rise for two or three years, followed by some falloff (in the lower grades only). Tenth graders have tended to have the highest level of perceived risk for powder cocaine. Despite a 30-year effort, the eradication of the illegal drug trade has proven to be nearly impossible. At the heart of the difficulty, according to observers, is the amount of money involved. It has evolved into a $300 to $400 billion multi-national business. Americans alone spend $58 billion a year on narcotics. Over two-thirds of that, or $40 billion, comes from the four to five million regular users. Ironically, the country spends about $42 billion to fight drugs. Be a good role model by following being secure with your own medicines. Examine your behavior to ensure you set a good example. If you misuse your prescription drugs, such as share them with your kids, or abuse them, your teen will take notice. Avoid sharing your drugs and always follow your medical provider's instructions. |
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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.
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