




Helena, Oklahoma
Helena, OK Profile
Helena, OK, population 443 , is located
in Oklahoma's Alfalfa county,
about 85.7 miles from Oklahoma City and 94.5 miles from Wichita.
In the 90's the population of Helena has declined by about 58%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Helena has been growing at an annual rate of 67.3 percent.
Helena Statistics
Helena Gender Information
Males in Helena: 191 (43%)
Females in Helena: 252 (57%)
As % of Population in Helena
Race Diversity in Helena
White: 95%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Helena
Age Diversity in Helena
Median Age in Helena: 41.6 (Males in Helena: 39.9, Females in Helena: 42.5)
Helena Males Under 20: 11%
Helena Females Under 20: 16%
Helena Males 20 to 40: 11%
Helena Females 20 to 40: 10%
Helena Males 40 to 60: 9%
Helena Females 40 to 60: 12%
Helena Males Over 60: 12%
Helena Females Over 60: 18%
Economics in Helena
Helena Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Helena Median Household Income: $ 31,705
Helena Median Value of Homes: $ 30,700
Helena Location Information
Elevation: 1,397 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Helena
Goltry 6.6 Miles
Jet 9.7 Miles
Aline 10.3 Miles
Carmen 10.9 Miles
Ringwood 11.6 Miles
Meno 12.2 Miles
Lambert 12.7 Miles
Cleo Springs 13.6 Miles
Carrier 14.6 Miles
Nash 14.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Helena
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 85.7 Miles
Wichita 94.5 Miles
Tulsa 129.7 Miles
Wichita Falls 182.5 Miles
Amarillo 219.6 Miles
Topeka 223.6 Miles
Overland Park 259.0 Miles
Plano 259.7 Miles
Carrollton 260.6 Miles
Kansas City 266.7 Miles
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Facts
It is possible to drink legally and safely – when you're over 21. But if you're under 21, or if you drink too much at any age, alcohol can be especially risky. Many kids begin drinking as early as middle school or even sooner. This is dangerous. Kids who drink are more likely to be victims of violent crime and sexual assault. They are more likely to have serious problems in school. They are more likely to be involved in drinking-related traffic crashes. They are also more likely to develop problems with alcohol later in life. Kids often begin drinking to look "cool" or fit in with their peers. Parents can do many things to help their kids avoid alcohol problems. Get help for your child if you suspect a drinking problem. Known as the 'hillbilly heroin,' OxyContin is the brand name for an opioid analgesic prescribed for chronic moderate to severe pain. Its active ingredient Oxycodone is more potent than hydrocodone and has a greater potential for abuse. Oxycodone is also found in at least 45 other drugs on the market, including Percocet. Since hitting the U.S. market in 1996, OxyContin has become one of the most popular -- and most abused -- medical painkillers. More than 7.2 million prescriptions were dispensed in 2001, according to the company. It is a time-released narcotic which provides continuous relief for up to 12 hours. Like other opioids, it works primarily through interaction with the mu opioid receptors, especially in the brain and spinal cord. It produces a euphoric effect. Because of its time-release function, the medication comes in large doses and can be fatal if it is crushed or chewed. According to published reports, maker Purdue Pharma is researching for a method to mask the drug's effects if it is crushed, a common way it is abused by addicts. When LSD is taken orally, the effects become apparent within about 30 minutes and may continue for 8 to 12 hours or more. The duration and intensity of effects are dose-dependant. The plasma half-life is about two-and-a-half hours. Following a dose of 160 micrograms to 13 subjects, plasma concentrations varied considerably up to 9 micrograms/L. In humans, LSD is extensively transformed in the liver by hydroxylation and glucuronide conjugation to inactive metabolites. Only about 1 % is excreted unchanged in the urine in 24 hours. A major metabolite found in urine is 2-oxylysergide. The Consequences of Heroin Addiction are Becoming More Evident. Heroin-related deaths in some cities increased dramatically between 1993 and 1994 (the most recent year for which these statistics are available). In Phoenix, heroin fatalities were up 34 percent, 29 percent in Denver, and 25 percent in New Orleans. The annual number of heroin-related emergency room mentions increased from 34,000 in 1990 to 76,023 in 1995. |
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 Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
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.
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