




Texarkana, Texas
Texarkana, TX Profile
Texarkana, TX, population 34,782 , is located
in Texas's Bowie county,
about 64.6 miles from Shreveport and 136.0 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Texarkana has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Texarkana has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Texarkana area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Texarkana Statistics
Texarkana Gender Information
Males in Texarkana: 16,380 (47%)
Females in Texarkana: 18,402 (53%)
As % of Population in Texarkana
Race Diversity in Texarkana
White: 59%
African American: 37%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Texarkana
Age Diversity in Texarkana
Median Age in Texarkana: 35.7 (Males in Texarkana: 33.3, Females in Texarkana: 37.8)
Texarkana Males Under 20: 15%
Texarkana Females Under 20: 14%
Texarkana Males 20 to 40: 13%
Texarkana Females 20 to 40: 14%
Texarkana Males 40 to 60: 12%
Texarkana Females 40 to 60: 13%
Texarkana Males Over 60: 7%
Texarkana Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Texarkana
Texarkana Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Texarkana Median Household Income: $ 29,727
Texarkana Median Value of Homes: $ 64,300
Law Enforcement in Texarkana
Reported crimes in the Texarkana area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 6
Forcible rape: 27
Robbery: 68
Aggravated assault: 308
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,144
Burglary: 645
Larceny-theft: 2,135
Motor vehicle theft: 213
Arson: 14
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,372
Texarkana Location Information
Land Area: 21.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Texarkana
Texarkana"> Texarkana 1.3 Miles
Wake Village 3.4 Miles
Nash 4.9 Miles
Red Lick 7.6 Miles
Leary 9.5 Miles
Ogden 10.9 Miles
Domino 11.7 Miles
Redwater 12.8 Miles
Hooks 14.2 Miles
Fouke 14.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Texarkana
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 64.6 Miles
Little Rock 136.0 Miles
Garland 154.1 Miles
Mesquite 154.7 Miles
Plano 155.9 Miles
Dallas 165.5 Miles
Carrollton 167.7 Miles
Irving 173.3 Miles
Grand Prairie 177.3 Miles
Arlington 183.7 Miles
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Facts
An average American may consume over 25 gallons of beer, 2 gallons of wine, and 1.5 gallons of distilled spirits each year. Although the crime is viewed differently among states, in every state it is considered a crime to drive with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) at or above 0.08 percent. Known as a "per se" law and most commonly called DUI, the crime also goes by Driving While Intoxicated (DWI), Operating Under the Influence (OUI), Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) and Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicants (DUII), among a long list of other variations. The primary markets for cocaine, as reflected by the data submitted to INTERPOL’s General Secretariat remain North America and Western Europe. The information provided suggests that demand for cocaine remains stable, and there have been no significant changes other than a decrease in the amounts of cocaine seized. Party Patrols. Another enforcement strategy involves the use of party patrols. These patrols appear to be the easiest way to make a large number of arrests for underage drinking. Typically, informants at local high schools and universities tip off law enforcement to underage drinkers planning a party. Undercover operatives can attend such gatherings, or officers acting alone can surveil the location and make arrests. A weekend drunk driving and party patrol program in Oregon increased the arrest of minors for possession from 60 to 1,000 in 1 year. There also was a corresponding decrease of 35 percent in underage and young adult automobile crashes. When not hunting teenage parties and citing underage drinkers, the officers operated sobriety checkpoints and conducted drunk driving enforcement patrols. |
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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 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.
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.
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