




Weatherford, Texas
Weatherford, TX Profile
Weatherford, TX, population 19,000 , is located
in Texas's Parker county,
about 27.8 miles from Ft Worth and 40.1 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Weatherford has grown by about 28%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Weatherford has been growing at an annual rate of 3.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Weatherford area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Weatherford Statistics
Weatherford Gender Information
Males in Weatherford: 9,043 (48%)
Females in Weatherford: 9,957 (52%)
As % of Population in Weatherford
Race Diversity in Weatherford
White: 91%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Weatherford
Age Diversity in Weatherford
Median Age in Weatherford: 36.4 (Males in Weatherford: 33.4, Females in Weatherford: 39.2)
Weatherford Males Under 20: 15%
Weatherford Females Under 20: 14%
Weatherford Males 20 to 40: 13%
Weatherford Females 20 to 40: 13%
Weatherford Males 40 to 60: 12%
Weatherford Females 40 to 60: 13%
Weatherford Males Over 60: 8%
Weatherford Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Weatherford
Weatherford Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Weatherford Median Household Income: $ 37,714
Weatherford Median Value of Homes: $ 83,300
Law Enforcement in Weatherford
Reported crimes in the Weatherford area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 17
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 162
Burglary: 118
Larceny-theft: 629
Motor vehicle theft: 47
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,792
Weatherford Location Information
Elevation: 1,053 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 16.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Weatherford
Hudson Oaks 5.3 Miles
Annetta North 7.6 Miles
Annetta 7.8 Miles
Willow Park 8.5 Miles
Annetta South 10.1 Miles
Aledo 12.2 Miles
Cool 12.2 Miles
Millsap 12.4 Miles
Springtown 15.7 Miles
Sanctuary 16.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Weatherford
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Worth 27.8 Miles
Arlington 40.1 Miles
Grand Prairie 46.5 Miles
Irving 49.5 Miles
Carrollton 54.4 Miles
Dallas 58.0 Miles
Plano 66.3 Miles
Garland 68.1 Miles
Mesquite 69.7 Miles
Wichita Falls 89.4 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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