



Altus, Oklahoma
Altus, OK Profile
Altus, OK, population 21,447 , is located
in Oklahoma's Jackson county,
about 69.4 miles from Wichita Falls and 117.8 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Altus has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Altus has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Altus area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Oklahoma average.
Altus Statistics
Altus Gender Information
Males in Altus: 10,664 (50%)
Females in Altus: 10,783 (50%)
As % of Population in Altus
Race Diversity in Altus
White: 73%
African American: 10%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in Altus
Age Diversity in Altus
Median Age in Altus: 31.6 (Males in Altus: 29.9, Females in Altus: 33.4)
Altus Males Under 20: 17%
Altus Females Under 20: 16%
Altus Males 20 to 40: 15%
Altus Females 20 to 40: 15%
Altus Males 40 to 60: 11%
Altus Females 40 to 60: 11%
Altus Males Over 60: 6%
Altus Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Altus
Altus Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Altus Median Household Income: $ 30,217
Altus Median Value of Homes: $ 60,300
Law Enforcement in Altus
Reported crimes in the Altus area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 20
Robbery: 18
Aggravated assault: 39
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 377
Burglary: 516
Larceny-theft: 687
Motor vehicle theft: 32
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,974
Altus Location Information
Elevation: 1,398 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 13.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Altus
Martha 6.7 Miles
Olustee 8.0 Miles
Blair 9.8 Miles
Elmer 10.9 Miles
Headrick 11.2 Miles
East Duke 13.5 Miles
Tipton 14.4 Miles
Mangum 18.9 Miles
Eldorado 21.3 Miles
Snyder 21.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Altus
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 69.4 Miles
Oklahoma City 117.8 Miles
Amarillo 147.3 Miles
Abilene 153.2 Miles
Lubbock 161.9 Miles
Ft Worth 175.9 Miles
Carrollton 182.5 Miles
Arlington 183.6 Miles
Irving 186.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 187.6 Miles
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Facts
While marijuana tends to be a social drug, crack is worse because teens turn to it to get away from problems in their life, not realizing that they are actually causing an even bigger problem. The ecstasy provided by the drug provides a momentary release from the daily worries of a high school student. Unfortunately, once the high is gone, users feel depressed and sad, often more so than before using the drug. Some people who are dependent on alcohol who want to stop drinking must go through a process of detoxification. This process usually takes fifteen to twenty years. The typical person admitted to detoxification clinics or hospitals is about 42 years old. (People as young as 20 and as old as 80 also sometimes need detoxification.) The withdrawal syndrome seen in people requiring detoxification ranges from mild discomfort to a potentially life-threatening disorder. The severity of the withdrawal syndrome depends both on the amount of alcohol the person typically drinks and the length of time over which the person has been drinking. Amphetamine addicts frequently allow their need for the drug to take over their lives. Users can become so obsessed with satisfying their drug habit that they ignore the most important people in their lives. Relationships with family and friends frequently deteriorate, and money problems may begin to develop as the addiction grows. In general, substance abuse is associated with increased rates of school failure, theft (usually to fund the drug habit), domestic violence, sexual assault, unemployment, and homelessness. People who are high on amphetamines are more likely to engage in risky behavior than people who do not take drugs. This can contribute to the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV (the human immunodeficiency virus, which can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome [AIDS]). Drug users should be advised that stopping all drug use, including drug injection, is the most effective way to reduce their risks for contracting HIV/AIDS and other blood-borne diseases, including hepatitis B and hepatitis C. However, not every drug user is ready to stop using drugs, and many of those who stop may relapse. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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