




Byars, Oklahoma
Byars, OK Profile
Byars, OK, population 280 , is located
in Oklahoma's McClain county,
about 48.8 miles from Oklahoma City and 105.8 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Byars has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Byars has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Byars Statistics
Byars Gender Information
Males in Byars: 131 (47%)
Females in Byars: 149 (53%)
As % of Population in Byars
Race Diversity in Byars
White: 87%
Native American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Byars
Age Diversity in Byars
Median Age in Byars: 34.7 (Males in Byars: 36.5, Females in Byars: 32.5)
Byars Males Under 20: 14%
Byars Females Under 20: 17%
Byars Males 20 to 40: 13%
Byars Females 20 to 40: 15%
Byars Males 40 to 60: 11%
Byars Females 40 to 60: 10%
Byars Males Over 60: 9%
Byars Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Byars
Byars Household Average Size: 2.67 people
Byars Median Household Income: $ 20,357
Byars Median Value of Homes: $ 19,000
Byars Location Information
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Byars
Wanette 6.2 Miles
Stratford 7.4 Miles
Rosedale 8.2 Miles
Asher 10.7 Miles
Paoli 12.3 Miles
Pauls Valley 13.5 Miles
Wayne 15.3 Miles
Tribbey 16.7 Miles
Wynnewood 17.2 Miles
St Louis 17.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Byars
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 48.8 Miles
Wichita Falls 105.8 Miles
Tulsa 106.7 Miles
Plano 129.8 Miles
Carrollton 133.2 Miles
Garland 137.7 Miles
Irving 142.6 Miles
Dallas 145.3 Miles
Grand Prairie 147.2 Miles
Arlington 148.0 Miles
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Facts
Drug use rates have historically been highly correlated with educational status, and remain so. College graduates have the lowest rates of current drug use (4.8%). Alcohol problems are preventable and treatable in older adults, and counselors can play a vital role in older adults' recovery efforts. Additional research needs to be conducted to explore more deeply the most effective counseling interventions with this population. Until these empirical data are collected and made available, it is safe to assume that a counselor's knowledge of substance abuse and issues related to aging as well as skills in establishing rapport, developing trust, and providing a safe environment for open and honest communication will serve this population well. Long-term, heavy alcohol use is the leading cause of illness and death from liver disease in the U.S. Often barbiturate and benzodiazepine abuse occurs in conjunction with the abuse of another substance or drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. In these cases of polydrug abuse, the treatment approach must address the multiple addictions. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
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.
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