




Turkey, Texas
Turkey, TX Profile
Turkey, TX, population 494 , is located
in Texas's Hall county,
about 78.1 miles from Amarillo and 78.7 miles from Lubbock.
In the 90's the population of Turkey has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Turkey has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Turkey Statistics
Turkey Gender Information
Males in Turkey: 245 (50%)
Females in Turkey: 249 (50%)
As % of Population in Turkey
Race Diversity in Turkey
White: 72%
African American: 6%
Other/Mixed: 22%
As % of Population in Turkey
Age Diversity in Turkey
Median Age in Turkey: 40.4 (Males in Turkey: 35.5, Females in Turkey: 44.9)
Turkey Males Under 20: 17%
Turkey Females Under 20: 14%
Turkey Males 20 to 40: 10%
Turkey Females 20 to 40: 9%
Turkey Males 40 to 60: 11%
Turkey Females 40 to 60: 11%
Turkey Males Over 60: 11%
Turkey Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Turkey
Turkey Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Turkey Median Household Income: $ 19,833
Turkey Median Value of Homes: $ 14,400
Turkey Location Information
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Turkey
Quitaque 9.3 Miles
Lakeview 22.6 Miles
Silverton 23.9 Miles
Matador 26.7 Miles
Estelline 28.3 Miles
Memphis 30.9 Miles
Roaring Springs 34.2 Miles
Hedley 35.5 Miles
Lockney 36.2 Miles
Clarendon 37.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Turkey
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 78.1 Miles
Lubbock 78.7 Miles
Wichita Falls 141.5 Miles
Abilene 150.3 Miles
Oklahoma City 205.6 Miles
Ft Worth 236.2 Miles
Arlington 246.6 Miles
Carrollton 251.2 Miles
Grand Prairie 251.9 Miles
Irving 252.3 Miles
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Facts
Nutritional deficiencies associated with drug addiction are due largely to the lack of proper food intake, which may result in iron and folic-acid deficiency anemias. Toxic responses to narcotics may contribute to malnutrition by interfering with the body's ability to absorb or utilize nutrients. Abnormalities result because of the high incidence of altered function of the intestine, liver, and pancreas; malnutrition is often related to the presence of liver disease (since nausea causes addicts to eat infrequently or to vomit). Low sugar levels in the bloodstream or certain vitamin (B6, thiamine) and mineral (magnesium) deficiencies may cause seizures in both alcoholics and drug addicts. Hepatitis, a viral infection of the liver, often accompanies the abuse of injectable drugs; it causes addicts to eat infrequently—due to fatigue, swollen liver, nausea, and vomiting—which in turn diminishes the intake of nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and trace elements. Consequently, intensive diet therapy is needed in correcting drug and alcohol addiction—to balance fluids, electrolytes, trace elements, minerals, and vitamins—especially in acutely ill patients. In addition to many potential medical problems, the lifestyle of some pregnant addicts becomes burdensome. To meet the high cost of maintaining a drug habit, she may often indulge in robbery, forgery, the sale of drugs, and/or prostitution. Because most of her day may be consumed by the activities of either obtaining drugs or using drugs, she spends most of her time unable to function in society's usual activities. She may have intermittent periods of normal alertness and well-being, but for most of the day, she will be either "high" or "sick." The high (euphoric) state will keep her sedated or tranquilized, absorbed in herself, and incapable of ful-filling familial responsibility. The sick (withdrawal) state is generally characterized by craving for more drugs, malaise, nausea, tearing, perspiration, tremors, vomiting, diarrhea, and cramps. Since hormonal changes in pregnancy manifest some of these symptoms in nondrug users, the sick state may be more frequent or intensified for addicts. The supply of OxyContin is soaring. Sales of OxyContin, first marketed in 1996, hit $1.2 billion last year. At high doses, PCP prompts a drop in blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiration. These reactions may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, blurred vision, uncontrolled eye movement, drooling, loss of balance, an exaggerated gait, seizures, convulsions, coma, and death. LSD is generally taken orally and in very small doses. A remarkable feature of the drug is its potency. A typical single dose is only 100 micrograms (one-tenth of a milligram), and very few drugs can significantly affect humans in such tiny amounts. |
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.
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.
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.
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).
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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