




Arapaho, Oklahoma
Arapaho, OK Profile
Arapaho, OK, population 748 , is located
in Oklahoma's Custer county,
about 81.9 miles from Oklahoma City and 118.2 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Arapaho has declined by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Arapaho has been declining at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Arapaho Statistics
Arapaho Gender Information
Males in Arapaho: 370 (49%)
Females in Arapaho: 378 (51%)
As % of Population in Arapaho
Race Diversity in Arapaho
White: 87%
African American: 1%
Native American: 6%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Arapaho
Age Diversity in Arapaho
Median Age in Arapaho: 35.3 (Males in Arapaho: 35.4, Females in Arapaho: 35.1)
Arapaho Males Under 20: 16%
Arapaho Females Under 20: 16%
Arapaho Males 20 to 40: 13%
Arapaho Females 20 to 40: 12%
Arapaho Males 40 to 60: 14%
Arapaho Females 40 to 60: 14%
Arapaho Males Over 60: 7%
Arapaho Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Arapaho
Arapaho Household Average Size: 2.66 people
Arapaho Median Household Income: $ 34,271
Arapaho Median Value of Homes: $ 36,900
Arapaho Location Information
Elevation: 1,669 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Arapaho
Clinton 4.3 Miles
Custer City 7.6 Miles
Butler 13.1 Miles
Bessie 13.3 Miles
Foss 14.4 Miles
Weatherford 14.9 Miles
Thomas 16.8 Miles
Corn 17.2 Miles
Putnam 19.2 Miles
Burns Flat 19.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Arapaho
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 81.9 Miles
Wichita Falls 118.2 Miles
Amarillo 163.5 Miles
Tulsa 171.3 Miles
Wichita 171.9 Miles
Lubbock 215.0 Miles
Carrollton 216.8 Miles
Ft Worth 218.6 Miles
Plano 219.2 Miles
Abilene 220.9 Miles
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Facts
In a pinch, crack smokers sometimes smoke though a soda can with small holes in the bottom instead of a crack pipe. Stimulants are a class of drugs that elevate mood, increase feelings of well-being, and increase energy and alertness. Perceptions of peer drug use: The number of 11- to 12-year-olds who report having friends using marijuana increased from 7 to 13 percent between ’93 and ’96. Regular, heavy use of a drug results in physical dependence, an altered physical state in which the body cannot function normally unless the drug is present. When drug use is abruptly discontinued or withdrawn, the user suffers from physical and mental disturbances known as a withdrawal syndrome. The body and mind experience changes usually the opposite of the effect of the drug. For example, if cocaine causes prolonged wakefulness and euphoria, the withdrawal syndrome will include profound sleepiness and depression. Resuming use of the drug or of a substitute drug with a very similar pattern of actions will end the withdrawal syndrome but may increase dependence. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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