




Oak Park, Indiana
Oak Park, IN Profile
Oak Park, IN, population 5,379 , is located
in Indiana's Clark county,
about 4.9 miles from Louisville and 69.6 miles from Lexington.
In the 90's the population of Oak Park has declined by about 4%.
Oak Park Statistics
Oak Park Gender Information
Males in Oak Park: 2,618 (49%)
Females in Oak Park: 2,761 (51%)
As % of Population in Oak Park
Race Diversity in Oak Park
White: 87%
African American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Oak Park
Age Diversity in Oak Park
Median Age in Oak Park: 37.8 (Males in Oak Park: 35.5, Females in Oak Park: 39.3)
Oak Park Males Under 20: 14%
Oak Park Females Under 20: 13%
Oak Park Males 20 to 40: 13%
Oak Park Females 20 to 40: 13%
Oak Park Males 40 to 60: 14%
Oak Park Females 40 to 60: 16%
Oak Park Males Over 60: 7%
Oak Park Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Oak Park
Oak Park Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Oak Park Median Household Income: $ 51,663
Oak Park Median Value of Homes: $ 95,300
Oak Park Location Information
Elevation: 460 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Oak Park
Mockingbird Valley 2.4 Miles
Riverwood 2.4 Miles
Glenview 2.5 Miles
Goose Creek 2.7 Miles
Indian Hills 2.9 Miles
Rolling Fields 2.9 Miles
Jeffersonville 2.9 Miles
Utica 3.0 Miles
Glenview Hills 3.2 Miles
Northfield 3.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Oak Park
(Population 100,000+)
Louisville 4.9 Miles
Lexington 69.6 Miles
Cincinnati 89.3 Miles
Evansville 103.7 Miles
Indianapolis 104.2 Miles
Dayton 129.0 Miles
Clarksville 153.1 Miles
Nashville 159.7 Miles
Columbus 184.5 Miles
Knoxville 189.4 Miles
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Facts
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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".
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 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.
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.
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.
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