




Healdton, Oklahoma
Healdton, OK Profile
Healdton, OK, population 2,786 , is located
in Oklahoma's Carter county,
about 61.7 miles from Wichita Falls and 85.4 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Healdton has declined by about 3%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Healdton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Healdton area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Oklahoma average.
Healdton Statistics
Healdton Gender Information
Males in Healdton: 1,326 (48%)
Females in Healdton: 1,460 (52%)
As % of Population in Healdton
Race Diversity in Healdton
White: 87%
African American: 1%
Native American: 7%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Healdton
Age Diversity in Healdton
Median Age in Healdton: 39.8 (Males in Healdton: 38.9, Females in Healdton: 41.0)
Healdton Males Under 20: 13%
Healdton Females Under 20: 14%
Healdton Males 20 to 40: 11%
Healdton Females 20 to 40: 12%
Healdton Males 40 to 60: 14%
Healdton Females 40 to 60: 13%
Healdton Males Over 60: 9%
Healdton Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Healdton
Healdton Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Healdton Median Household Income: $ 23,550
Healdton Median Value of Homes: $ 32,200
Law Enforcement in Healdton
Reported crimes in the Healdton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 72
Burglary: 12
Larceny-theft: 15
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,147
Healdton Location Information
Land Area: 14.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Healdton
Wilson 6.1 Miles
Ringling 7.1 Miles
Cornish 8.1 Miles
Loco 12.9 Miles
Lone Grove 13.5 Miles
Ratliff City 15.0 Miles
Tatums 17.3 Miles
Velma 19.0 Miles
Ardmore 20.1 Miles
Springer 20.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Healdton
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 61.7 Miles
Oklahoma City 85.4 Miles
Carrollton 95.0 Miles
Plano 95.4 Miles
Irving 103.0 Miles
Garland 103.6 Miles
Ft Worth 104.7 Miles
Arlington 105.9 Miles
Grand Prairie 106.7 Miles
Dallas 107.8 Miles
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Facts
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Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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).
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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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