




Woodway, Texas
Woodway, TX Profile
Woodway, TX, population 8,733 , is located
in Texas's McLennan county,
about 4.6 miles from Waco and 84.6 miles from Ft Worth.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Woodway area were lower than Texas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Texas average.
Woodway Statistics
Woodway Gender Information
Males in Woodway: 4,312 (49%)
Females in Woodway: 4,421 (51%)
As % of Population in Woodway
Race Diversity in Woodway
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Woodway
Age Diversity in Woodway
Median Age in Woodway: 44.5 (Males in Woodway: 44.0, Females in Woodway: 45.1)
Woodway Males Under 20: 14%
Woodway Females Under 20: 12%
Woodway Males 20 to 40: 8%
Woodway Females 20 to 40: 8%
Woodway Males 40 to 60: 17%
Woodway Females 40 to 60: 18%
Woodway Males Over 60: 11%
Woodway Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Woodway
Woodway Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Woodway Median Household Income: $ 70,139
Woodway Median Value of Homes: $ 130,900
Law Enforcement in Woodway
Reported crimes in the Woodway area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 10
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 135
Burglary: 21
Larceny-theft: 110
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,536
Woodway Location Information
Land Area: 6.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Woodway
Hewitt 3.1 Miles
Beverly Hills 3.2 Miles
Waco 4.6 Miles
Robinson 5.9 Miles
Lorena 8.3 Miles
Bellmead 8.3 Miles
Lacy-Lakeview 10.4 Miles
Golinda 11.4 Miles
McGregor 12.8 Miles
Gholson 13.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Woodway
(Population 100,000+)
Waco 4.6 Miles
Ft Worth 84.6 Miles
Arlington 85.2 Miles
Grand Prairie 86.6 Miles
Austin 91.4 Miles
Dallas 91.5 Miles
Irving 91.7 Miles
Mesquite 94.2 Miles
Carrollton 101.8 Miles
Garland 102.8 Miles
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Facts
The cocaine epidemic of the 1980s, as measured by prevalence and incidence indicators, appears to have peaked and is declining for certain cohort populations, but concern continues over the chronic intensive use of the crack form among the predominantly minority underclass; those least able to cope—the uneducated, unemployed, and disenfranchised—are the victims. With processing facilities now closer to source countries least able to implement effective drug-control programs politically and economically, these two problems present daunting challenges for U.S. public policymakers. The younger a person begins using alcohol, the greater the chance of developing alcohol dependence or abuse some time in their life. Of those who begin drinking at age-18, 16.6% subsequently are classified with alcohol dependence and 7.8% with alcohol abuse. If a person waits until age-21 before taking their first drink, these risks decrease by over 60%. By the early 1990s, some evidence indicated that MDMA might damage nerve cells. In laboratory experiments, MDMA can produce long-lasting changes in the function of neurons that use serotonin as the neurotransmitter, sometimes causing the death of these cells. Even though LSD also interacts with serotonergic nerve cells, the administration of massive doses of LSD does not damage these cells. In contrast, in experimental animals, a single dose of MDMA approximately three times higher than the typical street dose has been shown to affect brain serotonergic systems for several weeks. In some studies, neurochemical markers did not return to normal until one year after drug administration. Moreover, it is not clear whether there was actual regeneration of neurons or only compensatory changes in the remaining undamaged neurons. In these experiments, the neurotoxic effects of MDMA appear to depend on total exposure. Both the dose taken and the number of times the drug is consumed may be related to brain-cell changes. The exact mechanism of MDMA-induced neurotoxicity is unknown at this time and may be due to MDMA itself, or it could involve the formation of a neurotoxic metabolite. Ecstasy use is associated with physiological damage to a number of body systems. These include the heart, brain, liver, kidneys, and the body's ability to regulate temperature. Ecstasy increases heart rate and blood pressure, which is especially dangerous for someone with a known or unknown heart condition, but can also cause an irregular heartbeat in an ordinarily healthy person. An irregular heartbeat means the heart pumps less effectively; therefore the blood flow to the brain and other organs is not adequate. This condition increases the risk for heart attack, stroke, and other types of heart failure. |
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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