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Medford, OK Profile
Medford, OK, population 1,172 , is located
in Oklahoma's Grant county,
about 65.0 miles from Wichita and 93.4 miles from Oklahoma City.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Medford has been declining at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Medford Statistics
Medford Gender Information
Males in Medford: 560 (48%)
Females in Medford: 612 (52%)
As % of Population in Medford
Race Diversity in Medford
White: 96%
Native American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Medford
Age Diversity in Medford
Median Age in Medford: 41.4 (Males in Medford: 40.9, Females in Medford: 42.1)
Medford Males Under 20: 13%
Medford Females Under 20: 14%
Medford Males 20 to 40: 10%
Medford Females 20 to 40: 11%
Medford Males 40 to 60: 12%
Medford Females 40 to 60: 11%
Medford Males Over 60: 12%
Medford Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Medford
Medford Household Average Size: 2.32 people
Medford Median Household Income: $ 27,708
Medford Median Value of Homes: $ 45,700
Medford Location Information
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Medford
Jefferson 6.8 Miles
Renfrow 9.3 Miles
Pond Creek 10.2 Miles
Wakita 11.7 Miles
Deer Creek 11.9 Miles
Lamont 12.7 Miles
Caldwell 17.1 Miles
Hunter 17.3 Miles
Kremlin 18.8 Miles
Nash 20.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Medford
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 65.0 Miles
Oklahoma City 93.4 Miles
Tulsa 106.8 Miles
Topeka 191.3 Miles
Wichita Falls 204.7 Miles
Overland Park 224.9 Miles
Kansas City 232.7 Miles
Kansas City 234.0 Miles
Independence 240.2 Miles
Springfield 246.6 Miles
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Facts
The Lost Child is the silent, "out of the way" family member, and will never mention alcohol or recovery. They are quiet and reserved, careful to not make problems. The Lost Child gives up self needs and makes efforts to avoid any conversation regarding the underlying roles. The underlying feelings are guilt, loneliness, neglect, and anger. More people are treated in rehabilitation programs for marijuana use than for any other drug. This is partly because more people are arrested for marijuana possession and ordered into treatment by the courts. Whatever the case, marijuana users—even heavy marijuana users—can usually free themselves of the drug fairly easily if they have no history of other drug or alcohol abuse. The situation becomes more complicated when marijuana has been combined with other powerful drugs such as cocaine or an opiate, like heroin or morphine. Among juveniles the drug abuse problem is serious and growing. In 2002, approximately 1.6 million youth were involved in the juvenile justice system 1, with 60 percent of boys and nearly half of detained girls testing positive for drug use. The poppy plant produces raw opium. Crude refineries modify the opium into a brown paste that is molded and dried into bricks. More sophisticated laboratories are found in Bangkok, Karachi, and Hong Kong. These labs change opium into what is known as number three heroin, a smokeable form. Purification of heroin to the "injectable" fourth stage (number four heroin) involves a volatile chemical combination that can result in catastrophic explosions. |
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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