



Addington, Oklahoma
Addington, OK Profile
Addington, OK, population 117 , is located
in Oklahoma's Jefferson county,
about 37.9 miles from Wichita Falls and 88.4 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Addington has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Addington has been declining at an annual rate of 1.1 percent.
Addington Statistics
Addington Gender Information
Males in Addington: 58 (50%)
Females in Addington: 59 (50%)
As % of Population in Addington
Race Diversity in Addington
White: 92%
Native American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Addington
Age Diversity in Addington
Median Age in Addington: 38.3 (Males in Addington: 38.5, Females in Addington: 37.5)
Addington Males Under 20: 18%
Addington Females Under 20: 15%
Addington Males 20 to 40: 9%
Addington Females 20 to 40: 10%
Addington Males 40 to 60: 11%
Addington Females 40 to 60: 14%
Addington Males Over 60: 12%
Addington Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Addington
Addington Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Addington Median Household Income: $ 40,417
Addington Median Value of Homes: $ 35,700
Addington Location Information
Elevation: 946 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Addington
Waurika 5.6 Miles
Hastings 8.3 Miles
Comanche 8.6 Miles
Sugden 11.3 Miles
Empire City 12.6 Miles
Meridian 12.7 Miles
Temple 15.5 Miles
Ryan 15.5 Miles
Loco 17.4 Miles
Byers 17.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Addington
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 37.9 Miles
Oklahoma City 88.4 Miles
Carrollton 108.7 Miles
Ft Worth 111.5 Miles
Plano 111.8 Miles
Irving 115.0 Miles
Arlington 115.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 117.8 Miles
Garland 119.8 Miles
Dallas 121.4 Miles
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Facts
Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and convulsions occur with methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses, and if not treated immediately, can result in death. Methamphetamine use, production, and distribution are regulated under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA). Production, possession, trafficking for the purpose of trafficking/exportation, and importation/exportation (with certain exceptions) are illegal in Canada. First Use: First use, or "initiation," of drug use of prescription painkillers is a disturbing trend. In 2007, of the 2.7 million people, aged 12 and older using a drug for the first time, 60.1 percent were under the age of 18 when they first used. Of the same number, 30.6 of those were medications that can be found in a medicine cabinet, including pain killers and sedatives. When a pregnant woman is addicted to drugs, her baby can also become addicted while still inside the womb. As a newborn, the baby then suffers painful withdrawal symptoms, just as an adult going through withdrawal does. Newborns that have been exposed to drugs in utero, or in the mother's womb, experience other problems as well. Those whose mothers smoked marijuana, for example, often have low birth weight, which makes it difficult for them to stay healthy and grow, tremors, and vision problems. Those exposed to narcotics suffer from such disorders as diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, hiccups, rapid breathing, and high-pitched crying. About 30 percent of women infected with the AIDS virus will pass the virus on to the fetus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That was the case for Mary, a former heroin addict, who has been straight for seven years. But when she was on drugs, she contracted HIV from a dirty needle. Her third child, now age two, was born with AIDS. "I watch my baby getting sicker every day," Mary says. "I wake up every day knowing that I didn't just mess up my life, but that I poisoned my baby. I cry every day for her." Most babies with AIDS do not live much past childhood. But most drug-exposed babies do. And as these children grow up, they often have disabilities, sometimes for the rest of their lives. These disabilities can by physical, such as breathing and digestive problems, slow reflexes, and poor coordination; mental, such as being slow learners; emotional, such as rarely smiling or laughing; and social, such as having trouble making friends. |
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 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.
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.
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.
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