




Sundown, Texas
Sundown, TX Profile
Sundown, TX, population 1,505 , is located
in Texas's Hockley county,
about 37.5 miles from Lubbock and 127.8 miles from Amarillo.
In the 90's the population of Sundown has declined by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Sundown has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Sundown Statistics
Sundown Gender Information
Males in Sundown: 722 (48%)
Females in Sundown: 783 (52%)
As % of Population in Sundown
Race Diversity in Sundown
White: 80%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 18%
As % of Population in Sundown
Age Diversity in Sundown
Median Age in Sundown: 32.4 (Males in Sundown: 33.0, Females in Sundown: 31.9)
Sundown Males Under 20: 18%
Sundown Females Under 20: 20%
Sundown Males 20 to 40: 11%
Sundown Females 20 to 40: 12%
Sundown Males 40 to 60: 13%
Sundown Females 40 to 60: 12%
Sundown Males Over 60: 7%
Sundown Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Sundown
Sundown Household Average Size: 3 people
Sundown Median Household Income: $ 33,413
Sundown Median Value of Homes: $ 32,300
Sundown Location Information
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sundown
Levelland 11.1 Miles
Whiteface 12.3 Miles
Opdyke West 14.3 Miles
Meadow 18.3 Miles
Ropesville 19.6 Miles
Smyer 20.8 Miles
Brownfield 22.7 Miles
Morton 24.2 Miles
Plains 26.9 Miles
Wolfforth 27.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sundown
(Population 100,000+)
Lubbock 37.5 Miles
Amarillo 127.8 Miles
Abilene 174.5 Miles
Wichita Falls 232.1 Miles
El Paso 260.8 Miles
Albuquerque 263.2 Miles
Ft Worth 303.7 Miles
Arlington 315.7 Miles
Oklahoma City 315.8 Miles
Grand Prairie 321.9 Miles
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Facts
Cancer. Alcohol may not cause cancer, but it probably does increase the carcinogenic effects of other substances, such as cigarette smoke. Daily drinking increases the risk for lung, esophageal, gastric, pancreatic, colorectal, urinary tract, liver, and brain cancers, lymphoma and leukemia. About 75% of cancers of the esophagus and 50% of cancers of the mouth, throat, and larynx are attributed to alcoholism. (Wine appears to pose less danger for these cancers than beer or hard liquor.) Smoking combined with drinking enhances risks for most of these cancers dramatically. When women consume as little as one drink a day, they may increase their chances of breast cancer by as much as 30%. The next to most severe type of relapse is when the patient resumes drug use for several days, and the use is associated with some of the signs and symptoms of Drug Addiction. In such a case, the counselor probably would want to intensify treatment temporarily, which can be effective. We have found that intensified contact will usually reinstitute abstinence. The patient should be encouraged to review what happened and learn from the experience how to avoid a relapse in the future. The patient also should be encouraged to recommit to his or her recovery program. Low-intensity users of methamphetamine are typically described as occasional users of the drug, and so are not classified as true methamphetamine addicts. Lowintensity users generally swallow or snort methamphetamine for the extra mental stimulation it provides and are not necessarily using the drug to get high. Low-intensity users include truck drivers, high school or college students, and other people who need to stay alert and be able to concentrate for long periods of time without sleep. When methamphetamine is used in this manner, most people will experience increased mental alertness, focus, and concentration, enhanced self-confidence, and greater energy. Most low-intensity users will not experience the euphoria associated with binge or high-intensity users. A disturbing study prepared by CASA suggests that adults have become resigned to teen drug use. In fact, nearly half the parents from the "baby-boomer" generation expect their teenagers to try illegal drugs. Forty percent believe they have little influence over teenagers’ decisions about whether to smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs. Both of these assumptions are incorrect. Parents have enormous influence over the decisions young people make. |
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.
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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