




Gage, Oklahoma
Gage, OK Profile
Gage, OK, population 429 , is located
in Oklahoma's Ellis county,
about 138.6 miles from Oklahoma City and 138.8 miles from Amarillo.
In the 90's the population of Gage has declined by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Gage has been declining at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Gage Statistics
Gage Gender Information
Males in Gage: 210 (49%)
Females in Gage: 219 (51%)
As % of Population in Gage
Race Diversity in Gage
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Gage
Age Diversity in Gage
Median Age in Gage: 43.3 (Males in Gage: 41.7, Females in Gage: 44.8)
Gage Males Under 20: 14%
Gage Females Under 20: 12%
Gage Males 20 to 40: 9%
Gage Females 20 to 40: 10%
Gage Males 40 to 60: 17%
Gage Females 40 to 60: 15%
Gage Males Over 60: 10%
Gage Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Gage
Gage Household Average Size: 2.18 people
Gage Median Household Income: $ 25,795
Gage Median Value of Homes: $ 26,400
Gage Location Information
Elevation: 2,136 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Gage
Shattuck 7.4 Miles
Fargo 8.6 Miles
Arnett 12.5 Miles
Higgins 20.1 Miles
Ft Supply 20.6 Miles
May 20.9 Miles
Woodward 22.0 Miles
Follett 22.9 Miles
Sharon 23.7 Miles
Vici 28.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Gage
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 138.6 Miles
Amarillo 138.8 Miles
Wichita 164.1 Miles
Wichita Falls 180.9 Miles
Tulsa 210.3 Miles
Lubbock 223.6 Miles
Abilene 267.5 Miles
Carrollton 284.0 Miles
Ft Worth 284.5 Miles
Plano 286.7 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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