




Lexington, Oklahoma
Lexington, OK Profile
Lexington, OK, population 2,086 , is located
in Oklahoma's Cleveland county,
about 32.9 miles from Oklahoma City and 100.8 miles from Wichita Falls.
In the 90's the population of Lexington has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lexington has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lexington area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
Lexington Statistics
Lexington Gender Information
Males in Lexington: 1,022 (49%)
Females in Lexington: 1,064 (51%)
As % of Population in Lexington
Race Diversity in Lexington
White: 86%
African American: 1%
Native American: 6%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Lexington
Age Diversity in Lexington
Median Age in Lexington: 34.9 (Males in Lexington: 31.3, Females in Lexington: 37.8)
Lexington Males Under 20: 17%
Lexington Females Under 20: 13%
Lexington Males 20 to 40: 14%
Lexington Females 20 to 40: 14%
Lexington Males 40 to 60: 9%
Lexington Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lexington Males Over 60: 9%
Lexington Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Lexington
Lexington Household Average Size: 2.6 people
Lexington Median Household Income: $ 27,538
Lexington Median Value of Homes: $ 43,800
Law Enforcement in Lexington
Reported crimes in the Lexington area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 29
Motor vehicle theft: 4
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,846
Lexington Location Information
Elevation: 1,034 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lexington
Purcell 1.4 Miles
Slaughterville 5.0 Miles
Wayne 6.8 Miles
Washington 9.0 Miles
Noble 9.2 Miles
Rosedale 10.9 Miles
Goldsby 11.9 Miles
Etowah 12.2 Miles
Paoli 13.7 Miles
Maysville 14.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lexington
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 32.9 Miles
Wichita Falls 100.8 Miles
Tulsa 109.1 Miles
Plano 142.7 Miles
Carrollton 144.8 Miles
Garland 150.8 Miles
Irving 153.8 Miles
Dallas 157.4 Miles
Grand Prairie 158.1 Miles
Arlington 158.2 Miles
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Facts
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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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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