




Prairie Creek, Arkansas
Prairie Creek, AR Profile
Prairie Creek, AR, population 1,849 , is located
in Arkansas's Benton county,
about 73.7 miles from Springfield and 108.5 miles from Tulsa.
In the 90's the population of Prairie Creek has grown by about 46%.
Prairie Creek Statistics
Prairie Creek Gender Information
Males in Prairie Creek: 899 (49%)
Females in Prairie Creek: 950 (51%)
As % of Population in Prairie Creek
Race Diversity in Prairie Creek
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Prairie Creek
Age Diversity in Prairie Creek
Median Age in Prairie Creek: 50.8 (Males in Prairie Creek: 50.4, Females in Prairie Creek: 51.1)
Prairie Creek Males Under 20: 9%
Prairie Creek Females Under 20: 9%
Prairie Creek Males 20 to 40: 8%
Prairie Creek Females 20 to 40: 9%
Prairie Creek Males 40 to 60: 14%
Prairie Creek Females 40 to 60: 15%
Prairie Creek Males Over 60: 17%
Prairie Creek Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Prairie Creek
Prairie Creek Household Average Size: 2.22 people
Prairie Creek Median Household Income: $ 59,000
Prairie Creek Median Value of Homes: $ 124,600
Prairie Creek Location Information
Elevation: 1,360 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Prairie Creek
Rogers 3.2 Miles
Avoca 4.2 Miles
Little Flock 5.1 Miles
Lowell 7.1 Miles
Pea Ridge 8.3 Miles
Bentonville 8.5 Miles
Garfield 8.8 Miles
Bethel Heights 9.6 Miles
Cave Springs 10.9 Miles
Bella Vista 11.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Prairie Creek
(Population 100,000+)
Springfield 73.7 Miles
Tulsa 108.5 Miles
Little Rock 148.7 Miles
Overland Park 185.6 Miles
Independence 191.1 Miles
Kansas City 192.8 Miles
Kansas City 194.2 Miles
Oklahoma City 202.8 Miles
Wichita 203.6 Miles
Topeka 207.0 Miles
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Facts
Prescription drug abuse is just as dangerous as street drug use. When used appropriately, prescription drugs can have beneficial effects medically or psychologically. Prescription drugs in the opiate family, such as vicodin (hydrocodone) and oxycontin, are often prescribed for chronic pain or recovery from surgery. Benzodiazapines, such as valium or Xanax, are prescribed to treat anxiety. The problem arises when these drugs begin to be used ‘off label’. Furthermore, prescription drugs provide an easy access point to other family members susceptible to abuse. Every government agency that has sought to quantify usage trends of heroin in the United States over the last several years has come to one inescapable conclusion: heroin use across the country is climbing dramatically, especially among young people. In 2000, heroin was second only to cocaine in the number of drug-related emergency room episodes reported to a national registry run by the Drug Abuse Warning Network. Heroin, listed as a principal agent in respiratory and cardiac emergencies, went from 33,884 episodes nationwide in 1990 to 94,804 in 2000—an increase of nearly 180%. Fast Track Prevention Trial for Conduct Problems. Fast Track is a preventive intervention for young children at high risk for long-term anti-social behavior. The intervention includes a universal classroom program (adapted from the PATHS curriculum) for high-risk children selected in kindergarten. The selective intervention reaches parents and children at higher risk for conduct problems. Slang names for PCP: amoeba, angel dust, animal tranquillizer, Cadillac, CJ, crystal, crystal joint, cyclones, DOA (dead on arrival), dust, elephant tranquillizer, embalming fluid, goon, hog, horse tranquillizer, KJ, Lovely, love boat, mess, mist, peace pill, peace, ozone, rocket fuel, synthetic THC, scuffle, seams, sheet, snorts, super rods, surfer, synthetic marijuana, wack, zombie. |
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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