




Bull Shoals, Arkansas
Bull Shoals, AR Profile
Bull Shoals, AR, population 2,000 , is located
in Arkansas's Marion county,
about 69.9 miles from Springfield and 114.4 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Bull Shoals has grown by about 30%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bull Shoals has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bull Shoals area were lower than Arkansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arkansas average.
Bull Shoals Statistics
Bull Shoals Gender Information
Males in Bull Shoals: 957 (48%)
Females in Bull Shoals: 1,043 (52%)
As % of Population in Bull Shoals
Race Diversity in Bull Shoals
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Bull Shoals
Age Diversity in Bull Shoals
Median Age in Bull Shoals: 59.0 (Males in Bull Shoals: 58.3, Females in Bull Shoals: 59.7)
Bull Shoals Males Under 20: 6%
Bull Shoals Females Under 20: 7%
Bull Shoals Males 20 to 40: 7%
Bull Shoals Females 20 to 40: 6%
Bull Shoals Males 40 to 60: 12%
Bull Shoals Females 40 to 60: 14%
Bull Shoals Males Over 60: 23%
Bull Shoals Females Over 60: 26%
Economics in Bull Shoals
Bull Shoals Household Average Size: 1.96 people
Bull Shoals Median Household Income: $ 27,139
Bull Shoals Median Value of Homes: $ 78,800
Law Enforcement in Bull Shoals
Reported crimes in the Bull Shoals area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 101
Burglary: 15
Larceny-theft: 10
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,259
Bull Shoals Location Information
Elevation: 800 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bull Shoals
Lakeview 2.3 Miles
Flippin 7.3 Miles
Cotter 8.2 Miles
Gassville 8.5 Miles
Summit 11.0 Miles
Mountain Home 11.4 Miles
Yellville 12.3 Miles
Sundown 13.0 Miles
Theodosia 14.7 Miles
Gainesville 17.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bull Shoals
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 69.9 Miles
Little Rock 114.4 Miles
Memphis 165.8 Miles
Tulsa 190.9 Miles
St Louis 202.9 Miles
Independence 212.4 Miles
Overland Park 213.0 Miles
Kansas City 217.3 Miles
Kansas City 219.5 Miles
Topeka 250.3 Miles
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Facts
The most striking data about cocaine use is the stable level of hardcore chronic users. This number has hovered between 3.3 and 3.5 million since 1989, while the number of casual users decreased by more than 50% in the same time period. About 22.5 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2004 were classified with past year substance dependence or abuse (9.4% of the population), about the same number as in 2002 and 2003. Of these, 3.4 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illicit drugs, 3.9 million were dependent on or abused illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.2 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illicit drugs. Prescription amphetamines have been used for short periods of time in weight-control programs to suppress appetite and to treat narcolepsy. They were used as vasoconstrictors in inhalant therapy to shrink nasal mucous membranes in such conditions as nasal allergies and asthma; now such inhalants have been banned because of their toxicity. For unknown reasons, amphetamines have a paradoxically calming effect on some hyperactive children, but the use of these drugs to treat such children has been controversial. Adolescent drug abuse is a complex interaction of multiple factors such as family structure and relationships, school success, peers, community, genetics, and psychological well-being. For PSCs and other school personnel to support and intervene in student substance abuse, they must have a knowledge base relating to its warning signs. It is important to note that some cues may be strong indictors of substance abuse; however, the presence of one symptom does not necessarily indicate that a student is abusing substances. Therefore, if PSCs observe potential symptoms of substance abuse, they should communicate their perceptions to the student and receive clarification concerning their interpretations before proceeding. For example, a PSC may observe that a student is exhibiting a pattern of inconsistent academic performance, absenteeism, and moodiness. If these behaviors are atypical for the student, the PSC may be warranted in approaching the student about his or her observations. First, the PSC may simply identify his or her perceptions concerning the changes in behavior. Next, the PSC may ask an open-ended question eliciting the student to discuss his or her current life situation (i.e., How are things going for you?). Nevertheless, having a knowledge base of the symptomology of substance abuse is necessary in supporting adolescents who may be abusing substances. The literature identifies numerous factors that may be related to adolescent substance abuse. These behavioral cues are not specific to adolescent heroin abuse; but rather to adolescent substance abuse in general. Additionally, these potential indicators may be signs of other kinds of difficulties. Nevertheless, having an understanding of substance abuse symptomology is paramount in intervening as early as possible for the student's benefit. The warning signs of adolescent substance abuse presented are organized by family characteristics, psychological cues, and educational indicators. These observable potential indicators are intended to provide introductory information for PSCs, enabling them to intervene appropriately in cases of suspected substance abuse. PSCs and other school personnel may begin to identify student substance abuse that might otherwise go unseen by observing, listening, and interacting with their students. It is common for students who are abusing substances to deny their use and be "resistant"; therefore, PSCs need to utilize therapeutic approaches that appropriately address adolescent resistance. |
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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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".
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