




Attica, Ohio
Attica, OH Profile
Attica, OH, population 955 , is located
in Ohio's Seneca county,
about 54.0 miles from Toledo and 68.9 miles from Cleveland.
In the 90's the population of Attica has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Attica has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Attica Statistics
Attica Gender Information
Males in Attica: 451 (47%)
Females in Attica: 504 (53%)
As % of Population in Attica
Race Diversity in Attica
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Attica
Age Diversity in Attica
Median Age in Attica: 38.5 (Males in Attica: 38.6, Females in Attica: 38.4)
Attica Males Under 20: 12%
Attica Females Under 20: 14%
Attica Males 20 to 40: 12%
Attica Females 20 to 40: 14%
Attica Males 40 to 60: 13%
Attica Females 40 to 60: 13%
Attica Males Over 60: 10%
Attica Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Attica
Attica Household Average Size: 2.43 people
Attica Median Household Income: $ 38,529
Attica Median Value of Homes: $ 75,600
Attica Location Information
Elevation: 950 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Attica
Bloomville 6.7 Miles
New Washington 7.3 Miles
Republic 7.8 Miles
Willard 8.5 Miles
Chatfield 8.5 Miles
Plymouth 12.5 Miles
Tiro 12.5 Miles
North Fairfield 14.6 Miles
Bellevue 14.6 Miles
Tiffin 15.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Attica
(Population 100,000+)
Toledo 54.0 Miles
Cleveland 68.9 Miles
Akron 71.4 Miles
Columbus 76.6 Miles
Detroit 88.0 Miles
Livonia 93.3 Miles
Ann Arbor 94.0 Miles
Warren 98.0 Miles
Sterling Heights 105.1 Miles
Dayton 113.5 Miles
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Facts
The amount of methadone dispensed in clinics for the treatment of opiate addiction has remained stable for decades. However, between 1999 and 2002, the number of doctor-generated prescriptions for methadone increased by 331 percent, according to a report by SAMHSA. Pills and biscuits account for almost all of this increase. Researchers at SAMHSA acknowledged several reasons for the jump in prescriptions for methadone—and a related jump in methadone deaths. First, doctors began prescribing more methadone for pain, believing that its potential for abuse is less than that of oxycodone (OxyContin) and hydrocodone (Vicodin). Second, some doctors began prescribing methadone to patients who are trying to recover from oxycodone or hydrocodone habits. The SAMHSA researchers also suggested that some opiate addicts do not want to be seen visiting a methadone clinic and may be turning to their personal doctors for help in kicking their habits. Getting a prescription from a doctor, and having it filled at the local pharmacy, is far more anonymous than arriving at a clinic every morning. Some communities even fight expensive legal battles to keep methadone clinics out of their neighborhoods. Heroin: Another hard drug, heroin is probably not something many people expect to find in a high school, but 1.5% of 8th graders have tried it. Heroin has one of the highest rates of overdose deaths and is extremely difficult to quit. The body rapidly builds a tolerance to this drug, resulting in higher doses each time. Repeated abuse causes infections in the heart and lung problems. Substance abuse may not be the presenting issue in a family. Initially, it may be hidden, only to become apparent during therapy. If any suspicion of substance abuse emerges, the counselor or therapist should evaluate the degree to which substance abuse has a bearing on other issues in the family and requires direct attention. Difficulty identifying older adults with substance abuse problems reduces the likelihood that they will receive treatment. Physical symptoms of substance abuse problems are often misdiagnosed when they resemble common medical disorders associated with aging (e.g., fatigue, depression, and chronic pain). Treatment professionals who do not include substance abuse assessments in their total health exams may not recognize substance abuse disorders in older patients, thus depriving many older adults of treatment. However, older adults receiving treatment achieve high rates of success with recovery due to their willingness to commit to treatment programs and follow treatment guidelines. There is little empirical research examining the substance abuse treatment needs of older adults. Most outcome studies target younger substance abusers. However, as baby boomers begin to achieve "older adult" status, many mental health treatment professionals are turning their attention to the substance abuse problems of this segment of the population, which is also the fastest growing. The treatment recommendations discussed as follows should be considered when counseling older adult substance abusers. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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