



West, Texas
West, TX Profile
West, TX, population 2,692 , is located
in Texas's McLennan county,
about 17.8 miles from Waco and 64.6 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of West has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of West has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the West area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
West Statistics
West Gender Information
Males in West: 1,241 (46%)
Females in West: 1,451 (54%)
As % of Population in West
Race Diversity in West
White: 92%
African American: 4%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in West
Age Diversity in West
Median Age in West: 39.0 (Males in West: 35.5, Females in West: 43.0)
West Males Under 20: 15%
West Females Under 20: 13%
West Males 20 to 40: 12%
West Females 20 to 40: 12%
West Males 40 to 60: 9%
West Females 40 to 60: 11%
West Males Over 60: 10%
West Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in West
West Household Average Size: 2.43 people
West Median Household Income: $ 32,580
West Median Value of Homes: $ 54,200
Law Enforcement in West
Reported crimes in the West area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 110
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 55
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,193
West Location Information
Elevation: 646 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West
Abbott 5.8 Miles
Ross 6.0 Miles
Leroy 6.5 Miles
Aquilla 8.2 Miles
Gholson 10.1 Miles
Penelope 10.5 Miles
Lacy-Lakeview 12.0 Miles
Bynum 12.8 Miles
Mt Calm 12.9 Miles
Malone 14.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West
(Population 100,000+)
Waco 17.8 Miles
Arlington 64.6 Miles
Ft Worth 65.2 Miles
Grand Prairie 65.5 Miles
Dallas 70.0 Miles
Irving 70.5 Miles
Mesquite 72.7 Miles
Carrollton 80.5 Miles
Garland 81.2 Miles
Plano 87.3 Miles
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Facts
When a person's reason for using a drug is to obtain effects that give the user some kind of pleasure or rewarding sensation—even if that use has potential risks—this is known as recreational use. When an individual takes a drug occasionally rather than regularly, this is called casual use. The term implies that the user is not dependent or addicted (see following), but it does not indicate the motive for use or the amount used on any occasion. Thus, a casual user might become intoxicated (see next section) or suffer an acute adverse effect on occasion, even if these are infrequent. Alcohol Is Readily Available. Alcohol is the easiest drug for children to obtain. In a recent study of students in Washington State, 25–30% of 6th graders said that it would be easy for them to obtain beer, wine or hard liquor. This compares with about 6–7% who say it would be easy to obtain marijuana and 0% who report it would be easy to obtain cocaine, LSD or amphetamines. As children get older, they find it easier to find drugs but alcohol remains the most accessible: 55% of 8th graders say alcohol is easy to obtain compared with 25– 39% who could find marijuana easily and 10–15% who could find other drugs easily. More than one in five high school seniors (22%) report recent heavy use of alcohol compared with one in seven (15%) who report recent heavy use of marijuana. Sensitivity and Tolerance to Alcohol—Differences between the adult brain and the brain of the maturing adolescent also may help to explain why many young drinkers are able to consume much larger amounts of alcohol than adults before experiencing the negative consequences of drinking, such as drowsiness, lack of coordination, and withdrawal/hangover effects. This unusual tolerance may help to explain the high rates of binge drinking among young adults. At the same time, adolescents appear to be particularly sensitive to the positive effects of drinking, such as feeling more at ease in social situations, and young people may drink more than adults because of these positive social experiences. Men and women reported different levels of alcohol involvement. 58.7% of men age 12 and older reported past month alcohol use compared to 45.1% of women, while 23.2% of men age 12 and older reported binge drinking in the past month compared to 8.6% of women. |
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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