




Tatum, Texas
Tatum, TX Profile
Tatum, TX, population 1,175 , is located
in Texas's Rusk county,
about 47.0 miles from Shreveport and 125.4 miles from Mesquite.
In the 90's the population of Tatum has declined by about 9%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Tatum area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Tatum Statistics
Tatum Gender Information
Males in Tatum: 558 (47%)
Females in Tatum: 617 (53%)
As % of Population in Tatum
Race Diversity in Tatum
White: 74%
African American: 16%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 9%
As % of Population in Tatum
Age Diversity in Tatum
Median Age in Tatum: 33.2 (Males in Tatum: 30.9, Females in Tatum: 34.8)
Tatum Males Under 20: 16%
Tatum Females Under 20: 15%
Tatum Males 20 to 40: 13%
Tatum Females 20 to 40: 16%
Tatum Males 40 to 60: 11%
Tatum Females 40 to 60: 11%
Tatum Males Over 60: 7%
Tatum Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Tatum
Tatum Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Tatum Median Household Income: $ 25,000
Tatum Median Value of Homes: $ 48,100
Law Enforcement in Tatum
Reported crimes in the Tatum area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 83
Burglary: 4
Larceny-theft: 32
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,086
Tatum Location Information
Land Area: 3.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Tatum
Beckville 6.2 Miles
Easton 6.3 Miles
Lakeport 12.8 Miles
Hallsville 13.5 Miles
Carthage 15.2 Miles
Marshall 18.1 Miles
Longview 18.3 Miles
Nesbitt 19.6 Miles
Henderson 20.0 Miles
Kilgore 21.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Tatum
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 47.0 Miles
Mesquite 125.4 Miles
Garland 130.3 Miles
Plano 136.1 Miles
Dallas 137.0 Miles
Carrollton 145.1 Miles
Irving 145.9 Miles
Grand Prairie 147.7 Miles
Arlington 153.9 Miles
Beaumont 156.2 Miles
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Facts
Abuse of drugs or alcohol by parents and other caretakers can have a negative impact on the health, safety, and well-being of children. Approximately 45 States, the District of Columbia, and Guam currently have laws within their child protection statutes that address the issue of substance abuse by parents. Two main areas of concern are (1) the harm caused by prenatal drug exposure and (2) the harm caused to children of any age by exposure to illegal drug activity in the home. There is increasing concern about the negative impact on children when parents or other members of the household abuse alcohol or drugs or engage in other illegal drug-related activity, such as the manufacture of methamphetamines in home-based laboratories. Many States have responded to this problem by expanding the civil definition of child abuse or neglect. Children who become more heavily involved with marijuana can become dependent, and that is their prime reason for using the drug. Others mention psychological coping as a reason for their use - to deal with anxiety, anger, depression, boredom, and so forth. But marijuana use is not an effective method for coping with life's problems, and staying high can be a way of simply not dealing with the problems and challenges of growing up. Researchers have found that children and teens (both male and female) who are physically and sexually abused are at greater risk than other young people of using marijuana and other drugs and of beginning drug use at an early age. In 2004, 6.0 million persons were current users of psychotherapeutic drugs taken nonmedically (2.5%). These include 4.4 million who used pain relievers, 1.6 million who used tranquilizers, 1.2 million who used stimulants, and 0.3 million who used sedatives. These estimates are all similar to the corresponding estimates for 2003. Despite their many beneficial effects, barbiturates and benzodiazepines have the potential for abuse and should be used only as prescribed. During the first few days of taking a prescribed CNS depressant, a person usually feels sleepy and uncoordinated, but as the body becomes accustomed to the effects of the drug, these feelings begin to disappear. If one uses these drugs long term, the body will develop tolerance for the drugs, and larger doses will be needed to achieve the same initial effects. Continued use can lead to physical dependence and - when use is reduced or stopped - withdrawal. Because all CNS depressants work by slowing the brain's activity, when an individual stops taking them, the brain's activity can rebound and race out of control, potentially leading to seizures and other harmful consequences. Although withdrawal from benzodiazepines can be problematic, it is rarely life threatening, whereas withdrawal from prolonged use of other CNS depressants can have life-threatening complications. Therefore, someone who is thinking about discontinuing CNS depressant therapy or who is suffering withdrawal from a CNS depressant should speak with a physician or seek medical treatment. |
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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.
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