




Carmen, Oklahoma
Carmen, OK Profile
Carmen, OK, population 411 , is located
in Oklahoma's Alfalfa county,
about 93.3 miles from Oklahoma City and 98.9 miles from Wichita.
In the 90's the population of Carmen has declined by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Carmen has been declining at an annual rate of 1.9 percent.
Carmen Statistics
Carmen Gender Information
Males in Carmen: 186 (45%)
Females in Carmen: 225 (55%)
As % of Population in Carmen
Race Diversity in Carmen
White: 95%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Carmen
Age Diversity in Carmen
Median Age in Carmen: 42.1 (Males in Carmen: 42.7, Females in Carmen: 40.9)
Carmen Males Under 20: 12%
Carmen Females Under 20: 15%
Carmen Males 20 to 40: 10%
Carmen Females 20 to 40: 11%
Carmen Males 40 to 60: 12%
Carmen Females 40 to 60: 11%
Carmen Males Over 60: 11%
Carmen Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Carmen
Carmen Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Carmen Median Household Income: $ 25,769
Carmen Median Value of Homes: $ 21,800
Carmen Location Information
Elevation: 1,354 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Carmen
Aline 4.8 Miles
Lambert 7.5 Miles
Dacoma 7.9 Miles
Helena 10.9 Miles
Cleo Springs 12.1 Miles
Cherokee 13.5 Miles
Jet 16.7 Miles
Goltry 17.6 Miles
Ringwood 18.3 Miles
Alva 19.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Carmen
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 93.3 Miles
Wichita 98.9 Miles
Tulsa 140.6 Miles
Wichita Falls 184.4 Miles
Amarillo 210.8 Miles
Topeka 228.7 Miles
Overland Park 265.6 Miles
Plano 265.8 Miles
Carrollton 266.2 Miles
Kansas City 273.1 Miles
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Facts
Illegal drugs continue to be readily available almost anywhere in the United States. If measured solely in terms of price and purity, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana prove to be more available than they were a decade ago when the number of cocaine and marijuana users was much higher. In 1964 a group of researchers discovered that heroin addicts could avoid the drug and live more normal lives if they received a daily dose of methadone. The methadone eased withdrawal symptoms and lessened cravings for heroin. Better yet, people taking methadone could not get high on heroin because methadone binds to the same brain receptors that heroin does. Some problems remained. Methadone is itself an opioid, so it causes dependency too. Its side effects are identical to the natural opiates and include constipation, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, and the possibility of breathing problems. Researchers concluded that some people trying to wean themselves off heroin or other opiates by following a methadone treatment plan might have to take methadone for a very long time. The treatment was not foolproof, either. Many addicts returned to drug abuse, sometimes turning to cocaine to get high. Because methadone and cocaine work differently in the brain, methadone treatment does not help cocaine addicts stop using cocaine, nor does it block the effects of cocaine. In the early 1990s, world opium supply is growing without any apparent restraint. Since all opium produced is always consumed, rising supply is now a powerful force driving a sharp increase in world heroin consumption, creating powerful demands that may, in turn, yield further production increases in Latin America or Central Asia. There is an undeniable link between substance abuse and delinquency. Arrest, adjudication, and intervention by the juvenile justice system are eventual consequences for many youth engaged in alcohol and other drug use. It cannot be claimed that substance abuse causes delinquent behavior or delinquency causes alcohol and other drug use. However, the two behaviors are strongly correlated and often bring about school and family problems, involvement with negative peer groups, a lack of neighborhood social controls, and physical or sexual abuse. Possession and use of alcohol and other drugs are illegal for all youth. Beyond that, however, there is strong evidence of an association between alcohol and other drug use and delinquent behavior of juveniles. Substance abuse is associated with both violent and income-generating crimes by youth. This increases fear among community residents and the demand for juvenile and criminal justice services, thus increasing the burden on these resources. Gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and growing numbers of youth homicides are among the social and criminal justice problems often linked to adolescent substance abuse. |
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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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