




Willow Park, Texas
Willow Park, TX Profile
Willow Park, TX, population 2,849 , is located
in Texas's Parker county,
about 19.4 miles from Ft Worth and 31.6 miles from Arlington.
In the 90's the population of Willow Park has grown by about 22%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Willow Park has been growing at an annual rate of 3.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Willow Park area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Willow Park Statistics
Willow Park Gender Information
Males in Willow Park: 1,448 (51%)
Females in Willow Park: 1,401 (49%)
As % of Population in Willow Park
Race Diversity in Willow Park
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Willow Park
Age Diversity in Willow Park
Median Age in Willow Park: 40.4 (Males in Willow Park: 40.2, Females in Willow Park: 40.7)
Willow Park Males Under 20: 17%
Willow Park Females Under 20: 13%
Willow Park Males 20 to 40: 8%
Willow Park Females 20 to 40: 11%
Willow Park Males 40 to 60: 18%
Willow Park Females 40 to 60: 19%
Willow Park Males Over 60: 8%
Willow Park Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Willow Park
Willow Park Household Average Size: 2.87 people
Willow Park Median Household Income: $ 74,155
Willow Park Median Value of Homes: $ 136,600
Law Enforcement in Willow Park
Reported crimes in the Willow Park area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 192
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 68
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,663
Willow Park Location Information
Elevation: 940 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Willow Park
Hudson Oaks 3.3 Miles
Annetta North 3.3 Miles
Annetta 4.0 Miles
Aledo 5.4 Miles
Annetta South 6.6 Miles
Weatherford 8.5 Miles
Lakeside (Tarrant County) 10.0 Miles
Sanctuary 10.8 Miles
Azle 11.0 Miles
White Settlement 11.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Willow Park
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Worth 19.4 Miles
Arlington 31.6 Miles
Grand Prairie 38.0 Miles
Irving 41.0 Miles
Carrollton 46.1 Miles
Dallas 49.5 Miles
Plano 58.1 Miles
Garland 59.7 Miles
Mesquite 61.2 Miles
Waco 89.0 Miles
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Facts
Drug abuse and addiction have been inextricably linked with HIV/AIDS since the beginning of the epidemic. Although injection drug use is well known in this regard, the role that non-injection drug abuse plays more generally in the spread of HIV is less recognized. This is partly due to the addictive and intoxicating effects of many drugs, which can alter judgment and inhibition and lead people to engage in impulsive and unsafe behaviors. One of the most powerful effects of drug abuse and addiction is denial. The urge to use is so strong that the mind finds many ways to rationalize drug use. Someone abusing drugs may drastically underestimate the quantity of drugs they are taking, how much it is costing them, and how much time it takes away from their family and work. They may lash out at concerned family members, making the family feel like they are exaggerating and overstating the problem. What makes this so frustrating for family members is the person abusing drugs often sincerely believes they do not have a problem, and can make the family member feel like the dysfunctional one. In addition, marijuana impairs short-term memory and decreases motivation to accomplish tasks, even after the high is over. In one study, even small doses impaired the ability to recall words from a list seen 20 minutes earlier. The assumption that addictive behavior must be either voluntary or a manifestation of brain disease is a case in point. In fact, addiction encompasses both voluntary and compulsive behaviors. A person makes a voluntary decision to use a drug, and continues to use it until the repeated drug exposures change the brain's structure and functioning. As a result of these changes, the individual's scope for voluntary acts becomes severely restricted, particularly with respect to drug use. He or she now exhibits the essential features of addiction-compulsive, nearly irresistible drug craving, seeking, and use. |
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
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.
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".
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.
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