




White Oak, Texas
White Oak, TX Profile
White Oak, TX, population 5,624 , is located
in Texas's Gregg county,
about 64.8 miles from Shreveport and 102.5 miles from Mesquite.
In the 90's the population of White Oak has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of White Oak has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the White Oak area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
White Oak Statistics
White Oak Gender Information
Males in White Oak: 2,727 (48%)
Females in White Oak: 2,897 (52%)
As % of Population in White Oak
Race Diversity in White Oak
White: 95%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in White Oak
Age Diversity in White Oak
Median Age in White Oak: 34.1 (Males in White Oak: 32.8, Females in White Oak: 34.6)
White Oak Males Under 20: 17%
White Oak Females Under 20: 17%
White Oak Males 20 to 40: 12%
White Oak Females 20 to 40: 14%
White Oak Males 40 to 60: 13%
White Oak Females 40 to 60: 13%
White Oak Males Over 60: 6%
White Oak Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in White Oak
White Oak Household Average Size: 2.81 people
White Oak Median Household Income: $ 43,802
White Oak Median Value of Homes: $ 84,200
Law Enforcement in White Oak
Reported crimes in the White Oak area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 102
Burglary: 28
Larceny-theft: 69
Motor vehicle theft: 21
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,008
White Oak Location Information
Land Area: 9.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to White Oak
Clarksville City 2.4 Miles
Warren City 2.8 Miles
East Mountain 4.6 Miles
Union Grove 4.6 Miles
Gladewater 4.8 Miles
Longview 7.3 Miles
Liberty City 7.6 Miles
Kilgore 9.8 Miles
Lakeport 12.3 Miles
Gilmer 14.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest White Oak
(Population 100,000+)
Shreveport 64.8 Miles
Mesquite 102.5 Miles
Garland 106.8 Miles
Plano 112.1 Miles
Dallas 114.3 Miles
Carrollton 121.7 Miles
Irving 123.1 Miles
Grand Prairie 125.3 Miles
Arlington 131.7 Miles
Ft Worth 143.9 Miles
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Facts
Drug and alcohol dependence often go hand in hand. Research shows that people who are dependent on alcohol are much more likely than the general population to use drugs, and people with drug dependence are much more likely to drink alcohol. Virtually any performance test shows impairment if the doses of marijuana are large enough and the test is difficult enough, although no distinctive biochemical changes have been found in human beings. The parts played by family members lead to codependency. Members make decisions concerning what the other person needs. Codependency leads to aversion and lack of self orientation in a situation where an addiction is present. Ultimately people "become" the part they are playing. Narcotics are the oldest as well as the strongest analgesics , or pain-relieving drugs, known to humans. Ancient Sumerian and Egyptian medical texts dated as early as 4000 B.C. mention the opium poppy (Papaver somniferum ) as the source of a milky fluid (opium latex) that could be given to relieve coughs and insomnia as well as ease pain. Traditional Chinese medicine recommended the opium poppy, known to Chinese physicians as ying su ke, for the treatment of asthma , severe diarrhea , and dysentery as well as chronic pain and insomnia. Opium latex contains between 10 and 20 percent morphine, which in its purified form is a white crystalline powder with a bitter taste. Narcotics are central nervous system depressants that produce a stuporous state in the person who takes them. These drugs often induce a state of euphoria or feeling of extreme well-being, and they are powerfully addictive. The body quickly builds a tolerance to narcotics in as little as two to three days, so that greater doses are required to achieve the same effect. Because of the addictive qualities of these drugs, most countries in the twenty-first century have strict laws regarding the production and distribution of narcotics. These laws became necessary when opium addiction in the nineteenth century became a widespread social problem in the developed countries. Opium, which was the first of the opioids to be widely used, had been a common folk remedy for centuries that often led to addiction for the user; in fact, many popular Victorian patent medicines for "female complaints" actually contained opium. The invention of the hypodermic needle in the mid-nineteenth century, however, increased the number of addicts because it allowed opioids to be delivered directly into the bloodstream, thereby dramatically increasing their effect. |
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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