




Wharton, Texas
Wharton, TX Profile
Wharton, TX, population 9,237 , is located
in Texas's Wharton county,
about 54.4 miles from Houston and 59.9 miles from Pasadena.
In the 90's the population of Wharton has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Wharton has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Wharton area were higher than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Texas average.
Wharton Statistics
Wharton Gender Information
Males in Wharton: 4,357 (47%)
Females in Wharton: 4,880 (53%)
As % of Population in Wharton
Race Diversity in Wharton
White: 56%
African American: 26%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 17%
As % of Population in Wharton
Age Diversity in Wharton
Median Age in Wharton: 34.5 (Males in Wharton: 31.4, Females in Wharton: 37.5)
Wharton Males Under 20: 16%
Wharton Females Under 20: 15%
Wharton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Wharton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Wharton Males 40 to 60: 11%
Wharton Females 40 to 60: 12%
Wharton Males Over 60: 7%
Wharton Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Wharton
Wharton Household Average Size: 2.51 people
Wharton Median Household Income: $ 26,704
Wharton Median Value of Homes: $ 50,600
Law Enforcement in Wharton
Reported crimes in the Wharton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 17
Aggravated assault: 85
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,123
Burglary: 156
Larceny-theft: 432
Motor vehicle theft: 27
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,452
Wharton Location Information
Land Area: 5.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wharton
Hungerford 6.2 Miles
Boling-Iago 10.1 Miles
Kendleton 11.6 Miles
El Campo 12.8 Miles
East Bernard 15.3 Miles
Beasley 17.0 Miles
Needville 17.1 Miles
Fairchilds 21.1 Miles
Pleak 21.6 Miles
Orchard 21.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wharton
(Population 100,000+)
Houston 54.4 Miles
Pasadena 59.9 Miles
Austin 118.6 Miles
Corpus Christi 130.8 Miles
Beaumont 131.6 Miles
San Antonio 144.3 Miles
Waco 166.8 Miles
Mesquite 240.8 Miles
Laredo 241.8 Miles
Grand Prairie 243.4 Miles
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Facts
Overdoses are life-threatening. Intoxication with PCP can cause convulsions, coma, hyperthermia and death (usually because breathing stops). There are no antidotes for PCP intoxication; overdoses are treated with life support. Comas resulting from PCP may last 7-10 days. Every government agency that has sought to quantify usage trends of heroin in the United States over the last several years has come to one inescapable conclusion: heroin use across the country is climbing dramatically, especially among young people. In 2000, heroin was second only to cocaine in the number of drug-related emergency room episodes reported to a national registry run by the Drug Abuse Warning Network. Heroin, listed as a principal agent in respiratory and cardiac emergencies, went from 33,884 episodes nationwide in 1990 to 94,804 in 2000—an increase of nearly 180%. A mother who uses drugs risks her life and her baby's. When a pregnant woman uses drugs, she and her unborn child face serious health problems. During pregnancy, the drugs used by the mother can enter the baby's bloodstream. The most serious effects on the baby can be HIV infection, AIDS, prematurity, low birth weight, Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, small head size, stunted growth, poor motor skills, and behavior problems. A mother's continuing drug use puts her children at risk for neglect, physical abuse, and malnutrition. Some people may develop paranoid thought patterns, severe agitation and psychosis. Their behaviour may be erratic, bizarre, or violent. In some cases, psychotic symptoms can linger for years after methamphetamine use. Methamphetamine users sometimes attempt suicide while using the drug or during withdrawal. |
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 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.
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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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