



Francis, Oklahoma
Francis, OK Profile
Francis, OK, population 332 , is located
in Oklahoma's Pontotoc county,
about 66.3 miles from Oklahoma City and 94.8 miles from Tulsa.
In the 90's the population of Francis has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Francis has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Francis Statistics
Francis Gender Information
Males in Francis: 156 (47%)
Females in Francis: 176 (53%)
As % of Population in Francis
Race Diversity in Francis
White: 82%
Native American: 13%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Francis
Age Diversity in Francis
Median Age in Francis: 39.7 (Males in Francis: 37.5, Females in Francis: 41.0)
Francis Males Under 20: 13%
Francis Females Under 20: 13%
Francis Males 20 to 40: 12%
Francis Females 20 to 40: 13%
Francis Males 40 to 60: 13%
Francis Females 40 to 60: 15%
Francis Males Over 60: 8%
Francis Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Francis
Francis Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Francis Median Household Income: $ 25,083
Francis Median Value of Homes: $ 29,300
Francis Location Information
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Francis
Byng 4.1 Miles
Sasakwa 6.5 Miles
Ada 8.3 Miles
Allen 10.4 Miles
Konawa 10.7 Miles
Spaulding 13.1 Miles
Atwood 15.7 Miles
Stonewall 15.8 Miles
Gerty 17.5 Miles
Fitzhugh 17.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Francis
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 66.3 Miles
Tulsa 94.8 Miles
Wichita Falls 127.0 Miles
Plano 128.4 Miles
Carrollton 133.9 Miles
Garland 135.7 Miles
Irving 143.9 Miles
Dallas 145.1 Miles
Mesquite 145.7 Miles
Grand Prairie 149.0 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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