



Oakland City, Indiana
Oakland City, IN Profile
Oakland City, IN, population 2,588 , is located
in Indiana's Gibson county,
about 27.7 miles from Evansville and 86.3 miles from Louisville.
In the 90's the population of Oakland City has declined by about 8%.
Oakland City Statistics
Oakland City Gender Information
Males in Oakland City: 1,190 (46%)
Females in Oakland City: 1,398 (54%)
As % of Population in Oakland City
Race Diversity in Oakland City
White: 98%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
As % of Population in Oakland City
Age Diversity in Oakland City
Median Age in Oakland City: 36.8 (Males in Oakland City: 32.7, Females in Oakland City: 40.1)
Oakland City Males Under 20: 13%
Oakland City Females Under 20: 13%
Oakland City Males 20 to 40: 14%
Oakland City Females 20 to 40: 14%
Oakland City Males 40 to 60: 10%
Oakland City Females 40 to 60: 12%
Oakland City Males Over 60: 9%
Oakland City Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Oakland City
Oakland City Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Oakland City Median Household Income: $ 28,532
Oakland City Median Value of Homes: $ 52,300
Oakland City Location Information
Elevation: 461 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Oakland City
Somerville 4.7 Miles
Francisco 5.5 Miles
Mackey 6.5 Miles
Spurgeon 7.6 Miles
Winslow 7.8 Miles
Lynnville 10.2 Miles
Petersburg 11.2 Miles
Princeton 12.1 Miles
Elberfeld 13.6 Miles
Patoka 13.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Oakland City
(Population 100,000+)
Evansville 27.7 Miles
Louisville 86.3 Miles
Indianapolis 117.7 Miles
Clarksville 125.1 Miles
Nashville 153.4 Miles
St Louis 155.7 Miles
Lexington 158.2 Miles
Springfield 159.6 Miles
Cincinnati 165.9 Miles
Dayton 195.8 Miles
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Facts
Long-term, heavy alcohol use is the leading cause of illness and death from liver disease in the U.S. Pharmacists can play a key role in preventing prescription drug misuse and abuse by providing clear information and advice about how to take a medication appropriately, about the effects the medication may have, and about any possible drug interactions. Pharmacists can help prevent prescription fraud or diversion by looking for false or altered prescription forms. Many pharmacies have developed "hotlines" to alert other pharmacies in the region when a fraud is detected. Crack is made from powered cocaine and is sold in rock form. The crack rocks are crystallized in the cooking process and are yellow and tasteless. The drug produces an intense and almost immediate high. Smoking crack allows doses of cocaine to reach the brain within seconds and effects begin within minutes. Leading us to experience a combination of abnormal strength feeling, poor impulse control and delusions. Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse Statistics. According to U.S. drunk driving statistics and statistics on alcohol abuse, in 2001, more than half a million people were injured in crashes where police reported that alcohol was present. This is an average of one individual injured roughly every two minutes. This must be one of the better referenced alcohol abuse statistics by members of MADD. |
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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.
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