



West Livingston, Texas
West Livingston, TX Profile
West Livingston, TX, population 6,612 , is located
in Texas's Polk county,
about 68.2 miles from Houston and 68.4 miles from Beaumont.
West Livingston Statistics
West Livingston Gender Information
Males in West Livingston: 4,688 (71%)
Females in West Livingston: 1,924 (29%)
As % of Population in West Livingston
Race Diversity in West Livingston
White: 67%
African American: 30%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in West Livingston
Age Diversity in West Livingston
Median Age in West Livingston: 34.1 (Males in West Livingston: 32.5, Females in West Livingston: 41.6)
West Livingston Males Under 20: 8%
West Livingston Females Under 20: 8%
West Livingston Males 20 to 40: 40%
West Livingston Females 20 to 40: 6%
West Livingston Males 40 to 60: 15%
West Livingston Females 40 to 60: 8%
West Livingston Males Over 60: 8%
West Livingston Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in West Livingston
West Livingston Household Average Size: 2.49 people
West Livingston Median Household Income: $ 26,732
West Livingston Median Value of Homes: $ 50,500
West Livingston Location Information
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West Livingston
Livingston 4.2 Miles
Goodrich 7.2 Miles
Onalaska 10.1 Miles
Coldspring 10.5 Miles
Point Blank 13.0 Miles
Seven Oaks 13.3 Miles
Shepherd 13.9 Miles
Oakhurst 18.9 Miles
Corrigan 23.1 Miles
Cleveland 25.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West Livingston
(Population 100,000+)
Houston 68.2 Miles
Beaumont 68.4 Miles
Pasadena 70.8 Miles
Waco 140.0 Miles
Shreveport 146.3 Miles
Austin 166.1 Miles
Mesquite 171.2 Miles
Dallas 178.9 Miles
Lafayette 180.8 Miles
Garland 180.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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