




West University Place, Texas
West University Place, TX Profile
West University Place, TX, population 14,211 , is located
in Texas's Harris county,
about 5.3 miles from Houston and 13.6 miles from Pasadena.
In the 90's the population of West University Place has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of West University Place has been growing at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the West University Place area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
West University Place Statistics
West University Place Gender Information
Males in West University Place: 6,935 (49%)
Females in West University Place: 7,276 (51%)
As % of Population in West University Place
Race Diversity in West University Place
White: 92%
Asian: 5%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in West University Place
Age Diversity in West University Place
Median Age in West University Place: 39.3 (Males in West University Place: 38.8, Females in West University Place: 39.7)
West University Place Males Under 20: 16%
West University Place Females Under 20: 15%
West University Place Males 20 to 40: 9%
West University Place Females 20 to 40: 11%
West University Place Males 40 to 60: 19%
West University Place Females 40 to 60: 19%
West University Place Males Over 60: 4%
West University Place Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in West University Place
West University Place Household Average Size: 2.69 people
West University Place Median Household Income: $ 130,721
West University Place Median Value of Homes: $ 370,400
Law Enforcement in West University Place
Reported crimes in the West University Place area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 79
Burglary: 77
Larceny-theft: 168
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,678
West University Place Location Information
Land Area: 2.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to West University Place
Southside Place 0.8 Miles
Bellaire 1.7 Miles
Hunters Creek Village 5.2 Miles
Houston 5.3 Miles
Piney Point Village 5.8 Miles
Hilshire Village 6.0 Miles
Hedwig Village 6.5 Miles
Spring Valley 6.5 Miles
Bunker Hill Village 6.7 Miles
Missouri City 9.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest West University Place
(Population 100,000+)
Houston 5.3 Miles
Pasadena 13.6 Miles
Beaumont 83.8 Miles
Austin 143.4 Miles
Waco 162.6 Miles
Corpus Christi 178.2 Miles
San Antonio 185.2 Miles
Lafayette 207.5 Miles
Shreveport 218.3 Miles
Mesquite 221.9 Miles
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Facts
It was once believed that marijuana was not addictive; many people still believe this to be the case. But recent research shows that use of the drug can indeed lead to dependence. Some heavy users of marijuana develop withdrawal symptoms when they have not used the drug for a period of time. Europe remains the primary market for heroin, accounting for one-third of the world’s opiate consumption. Despite the increased production in southwest Asia, the European demand for heroin appears to be stable. Southwest Asian heroin supplies consumers across Europe, Central Asia, Russia, where demand is increasing, and the Commonwealth of Independent States. Reports indicate that Iran has a persistent heroin abuse problem as well, and serves as a critical transit point for heroin destined to Europe. Estimates suggest 2 million Iranians are drug addicts, with 1.2 million addicted to heroin. Prescription drug abuse is just as dangerous as street drug use. When used appropriately, prescription drugs can have beneficial effects medically or psychologically. Prescription drugs in the opiate family, such as vicodin (hydrocodone) and oxycontin, are often prescribed for chronic pain or recovery from surgery. Benzodiazapines, such as valium or Xanax, are prescribed to treat anxiety. The problem arises when these drugs begin to be used ‘off label’. Furthermore, prescription drugs provide an easy access point to other family members susceptible to abuse. Inhalants are most commonly used by young adolescents because they are easier to obtain than most other legal or illegal substances. For example, while 4 percent of 8th graders reported using inhalants within the past thirty days, known as current use, only 1.7 percent of seniors reported current use of inhalants. Use of inhalants, unlike other drugs, declines as students grow older. Inhalant abuse shows up in short-term outbreaks in particular schools or regions. As with other fads, specific inhalant practices or products become popular for short periods. The ever-changing popularity of various products as inhalants complicates efforts to track the problem. One major obstacle to recognizing the size of the inhalant problem is the ready availability of products that are inhaled. Inhalants are cheap, or even free, and can be purchased legally in retail stores in a variety of seemingly harmless products, such as model airplane glue, hair spray, spray paint, cigarette lighter fluid, nail polish remover, and typing correction fluid, often referred to as "white out" (originally a brand name). As a result, adolescents who sniff inhalants to get high are much less likely to get caught than abusers of other drugs. |
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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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