




Heavener, Oklahoma
Heavener, OK Profile
Heavener, OK, population 3,201 , is located
in Oklahoma's Le Flore county,
about 117.4 miles from Tulsa and 131.6 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Heavener has grown by about 23%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Heavener area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Heavener Statistics
Heavener Gender Information
Males in Heavener: 1,606 (50%)
Females in Heavener: 1,595 (50%)
As % of Population in Heavener
Race Diversity in Heavener
White: 74%
African American: 1%
Native American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 15%
As % of Population in Heavener
Age Diversity in Heavener
Median Age in Heavener: 31.3 (Males in Heavener: 27.6, Females in Heavener: 35.0)
Heavener Males Under 20: 17%
Heavener Females Under 20: 14%
Heavener Males 20 to 40: 16%
Heavener Females 20 to 40: 14%
Heavener Males 40 to 60: 10%
Heavener Females 40 to 60: 10%
Heavener Males Over 60: 7%
Heavener Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Heavener
Heavener Household Average Size: 2.81 people
Heavener Median Household Income: $ 23,750
Heavener Median Value of Homes: $ 41,000
Law Enforcement in Heavener
Reported crimes in the Heavener area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 12
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 498
Burglary: 44
Larceny-theft: 70
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,922
Heavener Location Information
Elevation: 562 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Heavener
Howe 4.8 Miles
Wister 8.9 Miles
Poteau 11.4 Miles
Hartford 15.5 Miles
Shady Point 17.0 Miles
Cameron 17.3 Miles
Fanshawe 18.0 Miles
Panama 19.7 Miles
Midland 19.9 Miles
Rock Island 21.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Heavener
(Population 100,000+)
Tulsa 117.4 Miles
Little Rock 131.6 Miles
Oklahoma City 169.6 Miles
Shreveport 170.7 Miles
Springfield 176.6 Miles
Plano 176.7 Miles
Garland 179.9 Miles
Mesquite 186.4 Miles
Carrollton 187.6 Miles
Dallas 192.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
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