




Atkins, Arkansas
Atkins, AR Profile
Atkins, AR, population 2,878 , is located
in Arkansas's Pope county,
about 50.4 miles from Little Rock and 137.7 miles from Springfield.
In the 90's the population of Atkins has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Atkins has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Atkins area were lower than Arkansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arkansas average.
Atkins Statistics
Atkins Gender Information
Males in Atkins: 1,322 (46%)
Females in Atkins: 1,556 (54%)
As % of Population in Atkins
Race Diversity in Atkins
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Atkins
Age Diversity in Atkins
Median Age in Atkins: 37.2 (Males in Atkins: 36.1, Females in Atkins: 37.8)
Atkins Males Under 20: 13%
Atkins Females Under 20: 15%
Atkins Males 20 to 40: 13%
Atkins Females 20 to 40: 14%
Atkins Males 40 to 60: 12%
Atkins Females 40 to 60: 12%
Atkins Males Over 60: 9%
Atkins Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Atkins
Atkins Household Average Size: 2.5 people
Atkins Median Household Income: $ 30,339
Atkins Median Value of Homes: $ 53,800
Law Enforcement in Atkins
Reported crimes in the Atkins area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 139
Burglary: 9
Larceny-theft: 13
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 802
Atkins Location Information
Elevation: 360 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Atkins
Pottsville 6.4 Miles
Russellville 11.4 Miles
Dardanelle 12.6 Miles
Morrilton 12.7 Miles
Oppelo 13.9 Miles
Adona 14.6 Miles
Dover 14.7 Miles
Hector 15.4 Miles
Perry 15.9 Miles
Casa 16.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Atkins
(Population 100,000+)
Little Rock 50.4 Miles
Springfield 137.7 Miles
Memphis 163.3 Miles
Tulsa 182.8 Miles
Shreveport 193.9 Miles
Jackson 258.0 Miles
Oklahoma City 258.8 Miles
Plano 264.8 Miles
Garland 266.5 Miles
Mesquite 271.1 Miles
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Facts
There were significant increases in the lifetime prevalence of use from 2003 to 2004 in several categories of pain relievers among those aged 18 to 25. Specific pain relievers with statistically significant increases in lifetime use were Vicodin®, Lortab®, or Lorcet® (from 15.0 to 16.5 percent); Percocet®, Percodan®, or Tylox® (from 7.8 to 8.7 percent); hydrocodone products (from 16.3 to 17.4 percent); OxyContin® (from 3.6 to 4.3 percent); and oxycodone products (from 8.9 to 10.1 percent). In 2002 and 2003, an estimated 88.2 percent of persons aged 21 or older (175.6 million) were lifetime alcohol users, whereas an estimated 11.8 percent (23.5 million) were lifetime nondrinkers. Over half of lifetime alcohol users (52.7 percent) had used one or more illicit drugs at some time in their life, compared to 8.0 percent of lifetime nondrinkers. Among persons who had used an illicit drug in their lifetime, the average age at first illicit drug use was 19 years for lifetime alcohol users, versus 23 years for lifetime nondrinkers. Scientists have proposed various explanations of why some individuals become involved with drugs and then escalate to abuse. One explanation points to a biological cause, such as having a family history of drug or alcohol abuse. Another explanation is that abusing drugs can lead to affiliation with drug-abusing peers, which, in turn, exposes the individual to other drugs. Comprehensive HIV/AIDS prevention, which includes the strategies and components of community-based outreach, drug abuse treatment, and sterile syringe access programs -- all in combination with testing and counseling for HIV and other infections -- currently is the most effective approach for preventing the spread of HIV, other blood-borne infections, and STDs in drug-using populations. |
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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