




Ardmore, Oklahoma
Ardmore, OK Profile
Ardmore, OK, population 23,711 , is located
in Oklahoma's Carter county,
about 79.4 miles from Wichita Falls and 83.9 miles from Plano.
In the 90's the population of Ardmore has grown by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Ardmore has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Ardmore area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Ardmore Statistics
Ardmore Gender Information
Males in Ardmore: 11,127 (47%)
Females in Ardmore: 12,584 (53%)
As % of Population in Ardmore
Race Diversity in Ardmore
White: 73%
African American: 11%
Native American: 9%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Ardmore
Age Diversity in Ardmore
Median Age in Ardmore: 38.9 (Males in Ardmore: 36.8, Females in Ardmore: 40.9)
Ardmore Males Under 20: 14%
Ardmore Females Under 20: 14%
Ardmore Males 20 to 40: 12%
Ardmore Females 20 to 40: 12%
Ardmore Males 40 to 60: 12%
Ardmore Females 40 to 60: 13%
Ardmore Males Over 60: 9%
Ardmore Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Ardmore
Ardmore Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Ardmore Median Household Income: $ 28,046
Ardmore Median Value of Homes: $ 60,100
Law Enforcement in Ardmore
Reported crimes in the Ardmore area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 20
Robbery: 44
Aggravated assault: 177
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,002
Burglary: 398
Larceny-theft: 1,464
Motor vehicle theft: 91
Arson: 9
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,117
Ardmore Location Information
Land Area: 48.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Ardmore
Lone Grove 6.8 Miles
Dickson 9.2 Miles
Gene Autry 9.7 Miles
Springer 9.7 Miles
Mannsville 15.1 Miles
Wilson 16.2 Miles
Dougherty 16.4 Miles
Marietta 16.5 Miles
Healdton 20.1 Miles
Oakland 20.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Ardmore
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 79.4 Miles
Plano 83.9 Miles
Carrollton 85.7 Miles
Oklahoma City 91.9 Miles
Garland 92.0 Miles
Irving 94.8 Miles
Dallas 98.2 Miles
Grand Prairie 99.2 Miles
Arlington 99.5 Miles
Ft Worth 100.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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