




Van Buren, Arkansas
Van Buren, AR Profile
Van Buren, AR, population 18,986 , is located
in Arkansas's Crawford county,
about 104.7 miles from Tulsa and 125.9 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Van Buren has grown by about 27%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Van Buren has been growing at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Van Buren area were higher than Arkansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Arkansas average.
Van Buren Statistics
Van Buren Gender Information
Males in Van Buren: 9,095 (48%)
Females in Van Buren: 9,891 (52%)
As % of Population in Van Buren
Race Diversity in Van Buren
White: 87%
African American: 2%
Native American: 2%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Van Buren
Age Diversity in Van Buren
Median Age in Van Buren: 32.6 (Males in Van Buren: 31.0, Females in Van Buren: 34.1)
Van Buren Males Under 20: 17%
Van Buren Females Under 20: 16%
Van Buren Males 20 to 40: 14%
Van Buren Females 20 to 40: 15%
Van Buren Males 40 to 60: 12%
Van Buren Females 40 to 60: 12%
Van Buren Males Over 60: 5%
Van Buren Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Van Buren
Van Buren Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Van Buren Median Household Income: $ 33,608
Van Buren Median Value of Homes: $ 72,300
Law Enforcement in Van Buren
Reported crimes in the Van Buren area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 6
Aggravated assault: 52
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 317
Burglary: 265
Larceny-theft: 567
Motor vehicle theft: 41
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,389
Van Buren Location Information
Elevation: 443 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 14.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Van Buren
Ft Smith 4.5 Miles
Moffett 6.4 Miles
Kibler 6.6 Miles
Arkoma 7.5 Miles
Rudy 7.7 Miles
Alma 7.7 Miles
Barling 8.1 Miles
Cedarville 9.3 Miles
Roland 9.4 Miles
Central City 9.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Van Buren
(Population 100,000+)
Tulsa 104.7 Miles
Little Rock 125.9 Miles
Springfield 136.2 Miles
Oklahoma City 178.5 Miles
Shreveport 204.3 Miles
Plano 214.5 Miles
Garland 218.3 Miles
Carrollton 225.0 Miles
Mesquite 225.2 Miles
Wichita 227.8 Miles
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Facts
In 1989-1990, a flood of Southeast Asian heroin lowered the wholesale price of China white in New York from $100,000 a kilogram to only $60,000, undercutting the cocaine market and creating a new clientele for the drug. Crack addicts seeking an easier withdrawal were reportedly using heroin in large quantities, as were those mixing the two drugs for a more prolonged euphoria. The heroin situation is growing on a daily basis, reported the DEA's heroin specialist in mid 1990. There's big profits, and the production of opium has doubled. About 10.1 million persons age 12 to 20 years reported current use of alcohol in 2001. This number represents 28.5 percent of this age group for whom alcohol is an illicit substance. Of this number, nearly 6.8 million, or 19.0 percent, were binge drinkers and 2.1 million, or 6.0 percent, were heavy drinkers. In 2001, more than 1 in 10 Americans, or 25.1 million persons, reported driving under the influence of alcohol at least once in the 12 months prior to the interview. The rate of driving under the influence of alcohol increased from 10.0 to 11.1 percent between 2000 and 2001. Among young adults age 18 to 25 years, 22.8 percent, drove under the influence of alcohol. Between 1992 and 1996, the proportion of 8th graders seeing marijuana as readily available rose sharply, from 42% to 55%, and increased even more among 10th graders (from 65% to 81%). Since 1996, perceived availability has shown declines in both grades. Among 12th graders, however, availability did not decrease until 1999, and it has declined very little since then (to 84% in 2007). If you believe that a family member or close friend is abusing prescription drugs, talk with your healthcare professional. An addiction professional can give you referrals to drug treatment programs for the family member or friend. Most importantly, talk to the person about your concerns so he or she knows that you are aware of the problem. Be prepared for a considerable amount of resistance and denial. Many people with addiction must experience serious consequences before they acknowledge their illness. Then, stand beside the person as he or she works to move beyond the addiction. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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