




Erick, Oklahoma
Erick, OK Profile
Erick, OK, population 1,023 , is located
in Oklahoma's Beckham county,
about 111.0 miles from Amarillo and 119.3 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Erick has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Erick has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Erick area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Oklahoma average.
Erick Statistics
Erick Gender Information
Males in Erick: 464 (45%)
Females in Erick: 559 (55%)
As % of Population in Erick
Race Diversity in Erick
White: 93%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Erick
Age Diversity in Erick
Median Age in Erick: 41.2 (Males in Erick: 40.5, Females in Erick: 42.1)
Erick Males Under 20: 13%
Erick Females Under 20: 16%
Erick Males 20 to 40: 9%
Erick Females 20 to 40: 11%
Erick Males 40 to 60: 12%
Erick Females 40 to 60: 13%
Erick Males Over 60: 11%
Erick Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Erick
Erick Household Average Size: 2.34 people
Erick Median Household Income: $ 21,346
Erick Median Value of Homes: $ 24,200
Law Enforcement in Erick
Reported crimes in the Erick area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 3
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 295
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 19
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,346
Erick Location Information
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Erick
Texola 7.1 Miles
Sayre 13.8 Miles
Carter 20.4 Miles
Shamrock 21.6 Miles
Willow 23.2 Miles
Samnorwood 26.0 Miles
Wheeler 27.8 Miles
Elk City 29.4 Miles
Cheyenne 29.7 Miles
Reydon 30.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Erick
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 111.0 Miles
Wichita Falls 119.3 Miles
Oklahoma City 133.7 Miles
Lubbock 160.3 Miles
Abilene 191.5 Miles
Wichita 221.7 Miles
Ft Worth 225.8 Miles
Tulsa 227.1 Miles
Carrollton 231.4 Miles
Arlington 233.3 Miles
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Facts
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Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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