




Lake Hamilton, Arkansas
Lake Hamilton, AR Profile
Lake Hamilton, AR, population 1,609 , is located
in Arkansas's Garland county,
about 51.0 miles from Little Rock and 136.7 miles from Shreveport.
In the 90's the population of Lake Hamilton has grown by about 21%.
Lake Hamilton Statistics
Lake Hamilton Gender Information
Males in Lake Hamilton: 828 (51%)
Females in Lake Hamilton: 781 (49%)
As % of Population in Lake Hamilton
Race Diversity in Lake Hamilton
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lake Hamilton
Age Diversity in Lake Hamilton
Median Age in Lake Hamilton: 45.2 (Males in Lake Hamilton: 44.0, Females in Lake Hamilton: 46.2)
Lake Hamilton Males Under 20: 10%
Lake Hamilton Females Under 20: 8%
Lake Hamilton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Lake Hamilton Females 20 to 40: 11%
Lake Hamilton Males 40 to 60: 15%
Lake Hamilton Females 40 to 60: 16%
Lake Hamilton Males Over 60: 14%
Lake Hamilton Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Lake Hamilton
Lake Hamilton Household Average Size: 2.11 people
Lake Hamilton Median Household Income: $ 36,667
Lake Hamilton Median Value of Homes: $ 171,600
Lake Hamilton Location Information
Elevation: 460 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake Hamilton
Rockwell 3.5 Miles
Piney 5.7 Miles
Hot Springs 5.9 Miles
Mountain Pine 11.1 Miles
Fountain Lake 12.0 Miles
Friendship 14.9 Miles
Rockport 15.6 Miles
Donaldson 16.3 Miles
Malvern 16.7 Miles
Caddo Valley 16.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lake Hamilton
(Population 100,000+)
Little Rock 51.0 Miles
Shreveport 136.7 Miles
Memphis 180.1 Miles
Springfield 193.4 Miles
Tulsa 202.6 Miles
Jackson 223.3 Miles
Plano 228.9 Miles
Garland 229.2 Miles
Mesquite 232.1 Miles
Carrollton 240.9 Miles
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Facts
Approximately 2% of eighth graders have used crack and the numbers go up as the grades get higher. At the moment, there are about 1.5 million crack addicts in the United States alone, and a large number of those are underage. In 1992, the overall cost of drug abuse to society was approximately $102 billion. The projected overall cost reached $160.7 billion in 2000. Substance abuse by stepparents may further undermine their authority, lead to difficulty in forming bonds, and impair a family's ability to address problems and sensitive issues. If the noncustodial parent abuses drugs or alcohol, visitation may have to be supervised. (Even so, visitation is important. If contact stops, children often blame themselves or the drug problem for a parent's absence.) Pregnancy and Infant Development. Even moderate amounts of alcohol may have damaging effects on the developing fetus, including low birth weight and an increased risk for miscarriage. High amounts can cause fetal alcohol syndrome, which can result in mental and growth retardation. One study indicates a significantly higher risk for leukemia in infants of women who drink any type of alcohol during pregnancy. |
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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 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".
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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