




Troy, Texas
Troy, TX Profile
Troy, TX, population 1,378 , is located
in Texas's Bell county,
about 25.4 miles from Waco and 70.1 miles from Austin.
In the 90's the population of Troy has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Troy has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Troy Statistics
Troy Gender Information
Males in Troy: 645 (47%)
Females in Troy: 733 (53%)
As % of Population in Troy
Race Diversity in Troy
White: 89%
African American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Troy
Age Diversity in Troy
Median Age in Troy: 33.5 (Males in Troy: 31.1, Females in Troy: 35.2)
Troy Males Under 20: 17%
Troy Females Under 20: 18%
Troy Males 20 to 40: 13%
Troy Females 20 to 40: 14%
Troy Males 40 to 60: 12%
Troy Females 40 to 60: 13%
Troy Males Over 60: 6%
Troy Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Troy
Troy Household Average Size: 2.71 people
Troy Median Household Income: $ 39,250
Troy Median Value of Homes: $ 58,700
Troy Location Information
Elevation: 666 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Troy
Bruceville-Eddy 7.4 Miles
Moody 7.8 Miles
Temple 7.9 Miles
Morgan's Point Resort 10.3 Miles
Lorena 13.5 Miles
Belton 14.2 Miles
Little River-Academy 15.6 Miles
Lott 15.7 Miles
Golinda 17.6 Miles
McGregor 17.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Troy
(Population 100,000+)
Waco 25.4 Miles
Austin 70.1 Miles
Ft Worth 105.0 Miles
Arlington 106.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 108.0 Miles
Dallas 113.0 Miles
Irving 113.1 Miles
Mesquite 115.5 Miles
Carrollton 123.2 Miles
Garland 124.2 Miles
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Facts
Most heroin addicts will identify their favorite drug as nicotine. Researchers asked heroin addicts, “What drug do you need the most"” from a list including heroin, nicotine, marijuana, amphetamine, barbiturates, LSD, and alcohol. They chose nicotine over all other drugs. Heroin addicts say they needed nicotine the most to cope. Despite successful treatment for their dependency of alcohol and/or drugs, most of these patients will not quit smoking, and most will die from tobacco-related illnesses. Research observed the mortality rate of these patients to be 48.1%, much higher than the expected normal mortality rate of 18.5%. From a clinical point of view, tobacco dependency is the most lethal and the most difficult addiction to control. In the United States, the CSA classifies drugs into schedules according to their medical use, potential for abuse, and ability to produce dependence. The CSA places opium derivatives under different schedules. Opium, morphine, and methadone are Schedule II drugs. Schedule II drugs have high abuse potential, some accepted medical use in the United States, and a likelihood of severe psychological or physical dependence if abused. Federal trafficking penalties for a first offense of2.2 lb (1 kg) or more of a Schedule II substance is 10 years to life (20, if a death is involved) and fines of up to four million dollars for individuals and 10 million dollars for organizations. A second offense carries a minimum 20-year sentence and fines not to exceed eight and 20 million dollars. Effective prevention programs require a comprehensive range of coordinated services. Given the diversity of drug users and their sexual partners, no single prevention strategy will work for everyone. A comprehensive approach that can readily adapt to changing needs and circumstances is the most effective approach for preventing HIV/AIDS and other blood-borne infections in drug users, their sexual partners, and their communities. This approach should include such services as community outreach, HIV testing and counseling, drug abuse treatment, access to sterile syringes, and services delivered through community health and social service providers. Services must be carefully coordinated within a community. For years, the United States government has restricted and controlled the production and use of many substances through the Controlled Substances Act, a drug policy that regulates the manufacturing, importation, possession, and distribution of certain drugs. The Controlled Substances Act is part of the Comprehensive Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Act of 1970. The list of controlled substances has been divided into five classes called schedules, based on their likelihood for being abused, their accepted medical use, and how safe they are under proper medical supervision. Schedule I drugs are considered to have a high potential for abuse, do not serve any medical purpose, and lack accepted safety for use under medical supervision. Schedules II through V catalog drugs that decrease in their likelihood for abuse. The act also gave rise to the implementation of the Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs, which is an international treaty that prohibits the production and supply of certain drugs. It mainly refers to narcotics and drugs that produce similar effects. The treaty allows for the production and use of some drugs under license and for specific medical treatment and research purposes. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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