




Alva, Oklahoma
Alva, OK Profile
Alva, OK, population 5,288 , is located
in Oklahoma's Woods county,
about 95.5 miles from Wichita and 112.6 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Alva has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Alva has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Alva area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Oklahoma average.
Alva Statistics
Alva Gender Information
Males in Alva: 2,559 (48%)
Females in Alva: 2,729 (52%)
As % of Population in Alva
Race Diversity in Alva
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Alva
Age Diversity in Alva
Median Age in Alva: 34.8 (Males in Alva: 28.3, Females in Alva: 40.0)
Alva Males Under 20: 14%
Alva Females Under 20: 12%
Alva Males 20 to 40: 16%
Alva Females 20 to 40: 14%
Alva Males 40 to 60: 9%
Alva Females 40 to 60: 11%
Alva Males Over 60: 9%
Alva Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Alva
Alva Household Average Size: 2.16 people
Alva Median Household Income: $ 27,432
Alva Median Value of Homes: $ 49,800
Law Enforcement in Alva
Reported crimes in the Alva area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 78
Burglary: 33
Larceny-theft: 72
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,094
Alva Location Information
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Alva
Capron 8.0 Miles
Avard 10.0 Miles
Dacoma 11.6 Miles
Hardtner 14.5 Miles
Burlington 15.0 Miles
Lambert 15.9 Miles
Cherokee 17.5 Miles
Kiowa 17.8 Miles
Carmen 19.3 Miles
Waynoka 19.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Alva
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 95.5 Miles
Oklahoma City 112.6 Miles
Tulsa 155.4 Miles
Wichita Falls 200.2 Miles
Amarillo 208.2 Miles
Topeka 225.0 Miles
Overland Park 265.0 Miles
Kansas City 272.0 Miles
Kansas City 273.6 Miles
Independence 280.6 Miles
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Facts
Different drugs have different effects. Some, such as cocaine or methamphetamine, may produce an intense “rush” and initial feelings of boundless energy. Others, such as heroin, benzodiazepines or the prescription oxycontin, may produce excessive feelings of relaxation and calm. What most drugs have in common, though, is overstimulation of the pleasure center of the brain. With time, the brain’s chemistry is actually altered to the point where not having the drug becomes extremely uncomfortable and even painful. This compelling urge to use, addiction, becomes more and more powerful, disrupting work, relationships, and health. Crack is smoked by placing it at the end of the pipe; a flame held close to it produces vapor, which is then inhaled by the smoker. The effects, felt almost immediately after smoking, are very intense and do not last long – usually five to fifteen minutes. In a study performed on crack cocaine users, the average time taken for them to reach their peak subjective "high" was 1.4 minutes. Most (especially frequent) users crave more immediately after the peak. "Crack houses" depend on these cravings by providing a place for smoking crack to its users, and a ready supply of small bags for sale. When multiple drugs are involved in a single case, the cause of death often cannot be attributed to any one substance. Instead, the cause may be attributed to 'combined effects' of multiple drugs. To illustrate this important concept, the area profiles in this publication differentiate the number of deaths that involved only one drug (termed 'single-drug' deaths) from all deaths. On average, participating metropolitan areas reported only 24% of drug misuse deaths (range 2% to 50%) and 19% of drug-related suicides (range 0% to 50%) with a single drug. Similarly, in the 6 States 24% of misuse deaths (range 7% to 35%) and 27% of drug-related suicides (range 10% to 57%) involved a single drug. Cocaine dependence is a chronically relapsing disorder leading to a variety of medical complications along with devastating psychosocial consequences. It remains a major public health problem bearing enormous societal costs and is currently afflicting over 1.5 million American citizens. Thus, epidemiological data presented at the recent Community Epidemiology Work Group meeting indicate that in a number of major US cities, representing 21 geographic areas, hospital admissions for primary cocaine-related problems exceeded those for heroin, methamphetamine and marihuana, altogether. |
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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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