




Loco, Oklahoma
Loco, OK Profile
Loco, OK, population 150 , is located
in Oklahoma's Stephens county,
about 54.7 miles from Wichita Falls and 79.3 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Loco has declined by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Loco has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Loco Statistics
Loco Gender Information
Males in Loco: 75 (50%)
Females in Loco: 75 (50%)
As % of Population in Loco
Race Diversity in Loco
White: 87%
Native American: 8%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Loco
Age Diversity in Loco
Median Age in Loco: 45.0 (Males in Loco: 43.8, Females in Loco: 46.8)
Loco Males Under 20: 11%
Loco Females Under 20: 11%
Loco Males 20 to 40: 11%
Loco Females 20 to 40: 8%
Loco Males 40 to 60: 17%
Loco Females 40 to 60: 15%
Loco Males Over 60: 11%
Loco Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Loco
Loco Household Average Size: 2.24 people
Loco Median Household Income: $ 19,375
Loco Median Value of Homes: $ 18,800
Loco Location Information
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Loco
Velma 9.1 Miles
Ringling 11.6 Miles
Cornish 12.7 Miles
Ratliff City 12.8 Miles
Healdton 12.9 Miles
Comanche 16.4 Miles
Tatums 16.4 Miles
Addington 17.4 Miles
Meridian 18.3 Miles
Wilson 18.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Loco
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 54.7 Miles
Oklahoma City 79.3 Miles
Carrollton 105.5 Miles
Plano 106.8 Miles
Ft Worth 112.9 Miles
Irving 113.0 Miles
Garland 114.9 Miles
Arlington 115.1 Miles
Grand Prairie 116.4 Miles
Dallas 118.4 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.
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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.
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.
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