



Dustin, Oklahoma
Dustin, OK Profile
Dustin, OK, population 452 , is located
in Oklahoma's Hughes county,
about 61.1 miles from Tulsa and 84.9 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Dustin has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Dustin has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Dustin Statistics
Dustin Gender Information
Males in Dustin: 223 (49%)
Females in Dustin: 229 (51%)
As % of Population in Dustin
Race Diversity in Dustin
White: 54%
Native American: 34%
Other/Mixed: 12%
As % of Population in Dustin
Age Diversity in Dustin
Median Age in Dustin: 38.1 (Males in Dustin: 38.7, Females in Dustin: 37.2)
Dustin Males Under 20: 15%
Dustin Females Under 20: 16%
Dustin Males 20 to 40: 11%
Dustin Females 20 to 40: 12%
Dustin Males 40 to 60: 14%
Dustin Females 40 to 60: 11%
Dustin Males Over 60: 10%
Dustin Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Dustin
Dustin Household Average Size: 2.76 people
Dustin Median Household Income: $ 20,625
Dustin Median Value of Homes: $ 27,700
Dustin Location Information
Elevation: 711 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Dustin
Weleetka 7.5 Miles
Hanna 9.1 Miles
Henryetta 12.0 Miles
Wetumka 12.1 Miles
Clearview 12.4 Miles
Lamar 13.0 Miles
Dewar 13.9 Miles
Indianola 16.3 Miles
Schulter 17.4 Miles
Horntown 17.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Dustin
(Population 100,000+)
Tulsa 61.1 Miles
Oklahoma City 84.9 Miles
Plano 160.3 Miles
Garland 166.8 Miles
Carrollton 167.6 Miles
Wichita Falls 168.7 Miles
Mesquite 176.2 Miles
Dallas 177.6 Miles
Irving 177.9 Miles
Wichita 182.6 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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