




Arnett, Oklahoma
Arnett, OK Profile
Arnett, OK, population 520 , is located
in Oklahoma's Ellis county,
about 131.7 miles from Amarillo and 134.8 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Arnett has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Arnett has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Arnett Statistics
Arnett Gender Information
Males in Arnett: 256 (49%)
Females in Arnett: 264 (51%)
As % of Population in Arnett
Race Diversity in Arnett
White: 96%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Arnett
Age Diversity in Arnett
Median Age in Arnett: 44.0 (Males in Arnett: 41.0, Females in Arnett: 46.8)
Arnett Males Under 20: 13%
Arnett Females Under 20: 11%
Arnett Males 20 to 40: 11%
Arnett Females 20 to 40: 10%
Arnett Males 40 to 60: 13%
Arnett Females 40 to 60: 13%
Arnett Males Over 60: 12%
Arnett Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Arnett
Arnett Household Average Size: 2.13 people
Arnett Median Household Income: $ 26,618
Arnett Median Value of Homes: $ 30,000
Arnett Location Information
Elevation: 2,460 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Arnett
Shattuck 11.4 Miles
Gage 12.5 Miles
Higgins 14.0 Miles
Fargo 18.7 Miles
Sharon 26.4 Miles
Vici 26.6 Miles
Camargo 28.3 Miles
Lipscomb 28.5 Miles
Follett 29.1 Miles
Woodward 29.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Arnett
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 131.7 Miles
Oklahoma City 134.8 Miles
Wichita Falls 169.9 Miles
Wichita 172.5 Miles
Tulsa 211.2 Miles
Lubbock 212.7 Miles
Abilene 255.0 Miles
Ft Worth 274.2 Miles
Carrollton 274.6 Miles
Plano 277.7 Miles
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Facts
On April 21, 2005, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) released the findings of its 2004 study on the abuse of drugs among U.S. teenagers. The PDFA's Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, better known as PATS, indicated that the trend in teen drug use in the early part of the twenty-first century involves prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The authors of the study see this as a sign that "Rx and OTC medicine abuse has penetrated teen culture." Millions of teens are using prescription drugs without a doctor's order, prompting the media to dub these young adults "Generation Rx." According to PATS, 10 percent of American teenagers, or 2.3 million young people, have tried prescription stimulants like Adderall without a doctor's prescription. The teens in the study reported that they obtained the stimulants from fellow classmates or from their own home medicine cabinets. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 15.9 million Americans ages 12 and older (7.1%) reported using an illicit drug in the month before the survey was conducted. More than 12% reported illicit drug use during the past year and 41.7% reported some use of an illicit drug at least once during their lifetimes. Alcohol-impaired drivers are a severe risk not only to themselves, but to other drivers. Drivers who are charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are also commonly charged with reckless driving, speeding, and controlled substance abuse. When charged with driving under the influence or any crime related to it, impairment due to alcohol or other drugs is never accepted as a defense. Drivers can be charged with the very serious crimes of murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, or criminally negligent homicide. In every state, the minimum punishment for convicted drunk drivers involves automatic license suspension for a period of time that varies from state to state. Additionally, some states impose short jail sentences for first-time convicts, and most states mandate that offenders complete some type of treatment program. Persons reporting they first used alcohol before age 15 are more than five times as likely to report past year alcohol dependence or abuse as adults than persons who first used alcohol at age 21 or older. |
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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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