




Krebs, Oklahoma
Krebs, OK Profile
Krebs, OK, population 2,051 , is located
in Oklahoma's Pittsburg county,
about 86.2 miles from Tulsa and 108.4 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Krebs has grown by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Krebs has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Krebs area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Krebs Statistics
Krebs Gender Information
Males in Krebs: 977 (48%)
Females in Krebs: 1,074 (52%)
As % of Population in Krebs
Race Diversity in Krebs
White: 78%
African American: 1%
Native American: 14%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Krebs
Age Diversity in Krebs
Median Age in Krebs: 33.8 (Males in Krebs: 32.3, Females in Krebs: 35.5)
Krebs Males Under 20: 15%
Krebs Females Under 20: 15%
Krebs Males 20 to 40: 14%
Krebs Females 20 to 40: 15%
Krebs Males 40 to 60: 12%
Krebs Females 40 to 60: 12%
Krebs Males Over 60: 6%
Krebs Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Krebs
Krebs Household Average Size: 2.39 people
Krebs Median Household Income: $ 24,514
Krebs Median Value of Homes: $ 46,800
Law Enforcement in Krebs
Reported crimes in the Krebs area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 15
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 723
Burglary: 18
Larceny-theft: 30
Motor vehicle theft: 3
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,458
Krebs Location Information
Land Area: 2.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Krebs
Alderson 2.4 Miles
McAlester 3.1 Miles
Haileyville 9.1 Miles
Savanna 10.0 Miles
Hartshorne 10.7 Miles
Crowder 13.8 Miles
Indianola 16.6 Miles
Pittsburg 16.7 Miles
Canadian 17.6 Miles
Kiowa 17.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Krebs
(Population 100,000+)
Tulsa 86.2 Miles
Oklahoma City 108.4 Miles
Plano 143.5 Miles
Garland 149.1 Miles
Carrollton 152.3 Miles
Mesquite 157.9 Miles
Dallas 160.9 Miles
Irving 162.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 167.9 Miles
Arlington 171.4 Miles
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Facts
The depression and despair that follow an end of long-term cocaine use may occur because of conditions in the user's life. When addicts stop using drugs, they must face the shambles of their lives—the destruction of their families, loss of jobs, financial ruin, poor health, injured relationships, and low self-esteem. Addicts may feel that they have entered a state of crisis. During withdrawal, the craving for cocaine may be caused by their desperate wish to feel better. As a result, cocaine users who receive treatment only as outpatients may suffer from more intense depression during withdrawal. Inpatients may feel more protected from the difficult conditions of their lives while living in a treatment center. "Ice" currently sells for $12,000 to $16,000 per pound at the wholesale level. Child welfare work is being redefined by methamphetamine. With expanding scope of use across the United States, methamphetamine use and production is bringing new challenges to the child welfare system. Practitioners must be armed with the skills and knowledge to not only keep children and families safe, but also keep themselves safe. Workers must be provided the necessary tools to competently perform their work and tackle this multifaceted problem. Methamphetamine has direct implications for all aspects of child welfare work, including assessment, treatment, substitute care, and policy. Attention must be given to this growing social problem to ensure the safety of children and families, and the workers who seek to help them. There is a danger in our current culture of prevalent advertising that makes certain products desirable to vulnerable sections of the population. An example of this would be the marketing of energy drinks to young people. Advertisers are selling these products (drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Amp) to the youth population, who are easily influenced by what they see in the media. Companies sell these drinks by pushing them on students who are stressed out from the demands of school. However, younger and younger individuals are drinking these products after seeing their older siblings or friends consume them. This creates a dangerous usage of stimulant-filled drinks by a group of individuals who aren’t old enough to make educated decisions about what they are putting in their bodies. Students younger than high school age should not have such easy access to energy drinks. What Ingredients Are in Energy Drinks: Energy drinks usually include a high caffeine content (through the chemical found in guarana plants) and chemicals like methylxanthines, ginseng, maltodextrin and creatine. The average 8-ounce can contains around 80 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of one cup of coffee.) People use energy drinks for desired effects of increased energy and mental alertness. However, there are some negative side effects that include nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, increased urination, abnormal heart rhythms, decreased bone levels, and stomach upset. According to a “New York Times” article in May 2008, energy drinks have even led to seizures that require emergency room visits. France even banned Red Bull in 2001 after a young basketball player died after drinking four cans. |
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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.
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.
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