




Atoka, Oklahoma
Atoka, OK Profile
Atoka, OK, population 2,988 , is located
in Oklahoma's Atoka county,
about 100.0 miles from Plano and 106.1 miles from Garland.
In the 90's the population of Atoka has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Atoka has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Atoka area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Atoka Statistics
Atoka Gender Information
Males in Atoka: 1,315 (44%)
Females in Atoka: 1,673 (56%)
As % of Population in Atoka
Race Diversity in Atoka
White: 73%
African American: 12%
Native American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Atoka
Age Diversity in Atoka
Median Age in Atoka: 40.8 (Males in Atoka: 37.4, Females in Atoka: 44.2)
Atoka Males Under 20: 13%
Atoka Females Under 20: 14%
Atoka Males 20 to 40: 10%
Atoka Females 20 to 40: 11%
Atoka Males 40 to 60: 11%
Atoka Females 40 to 60: 13%
Atoka Males Over 60: 9%
Atoka Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Atoka
Atoka Household Average Size: 2.22 people
Atoka Median Household Income: $ 18,361
Atoka Median Value of Homes: $ 42,900
Law Enforcement in Atoka
Reported crimes in the Atoka area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 24
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 941
Burglary: 33
Larceny-theft: 87
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,303
Atoka Location Information
Elevation: 583 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Atoka
Tushka 5.0 Miles
Stringtown 7.0 Miles
Lehigh 7.6 Miles
Phillips 9.8 Miles
Caney 11.7 Miles
Coalgate 11.7 Miles
Wapanucka 16.9 Miles
Caddo 19.5 Miles
Centrahoma 19.8 Miles
Bromide 21.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Atoka
(Population 100,000+)
Plano 100.0 Miles
Garland 106.1 Miles
Carrollton 108.3 Miles
Oklahoma City 108.6 Miles
Mesquite 115.2 Miles
Dallas 117.4 Miles
Irving 118.6 Miles
Tulsa 122.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 124.0 Miles
Arlington 127.3 Miles
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Facts
Heroin production occurs in three primary regions: Southwest Asia (Afghanistan), Southeast Asia (Myanmar), and Latin America (Colombia and Mexico). Scientists are using brain imaging techniques, like positron emission tomography (called PET for short), to study the brains of human Methamphetamine users. They have discovered that even three years after long-time Methamphetamine users had quit using the drug, their dopamine neurons were still damaged. Scientists don't know yet whether this damage is permanent, but this research shows that changes in the brain from Methamphetamine use can last a long time. Research with animals has shown that the drug Methamphetamine can also damage neurons that contain serotonin. This damage also continues long after the drug use is stopped. More than 1.7 million people are behind bars in America: 1.6 million in state prisons and local jails, 100,000 in federal prisons. Eighty percent—1.4 million inmates—either violated drug or alcohol laws, were high at the time of their offense, stole property to buy drugs, have histories of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, or share some mix of these characteristics. Among these 1.4 million inmates are the parents of 2.4 million children. Two hundred thousand of these prisoners dealt drugs, but don’t use them. The remaining 1.2 million are drug and alcohol abusers and addicts. Some would have committed their crimes regardless of their substance abuse. But hundreds of thousands are individuals whose core problem is the abuse and addiction that prompted their criminal activity. They would be law-abiding, taxpaying citizens and responsible parents if they lived sober lives. Marijuana appears to be readily available to almost all 12th graders; in 2007, 84% reported that they think it would be “very easy” or “fairly easy” for them to get it—twice the number who reported ever having used it (42%). |
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
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.
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.
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