




Piedmont, Oklahoma
Piedmont, OK Profile
Piedmont, OK, population 3,650 , is located
in Oklahoma's Canadian county,
about 17.7 miles from Oklahoma City and 104.4 miles from Tulsa.
In the 90's the population of Piedmont has grown by about 45%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Piedmont has been growing at an annual rate of 3.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Piedmont area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Oklahoma average.
Piedmont Statistics
Piedmont Gender Information
Males in Piedmont: 1,821 (50%)
Females in Piedmont: 1,829 (50%)
As % of Population in Piedmont
Race Diversity in Piedmont
White: 93%
Native American: 3%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Piedmont
Age Diversity in Piedmont
Median Age in Piedmont: 35.2 (Males in Piedmont: 35.4, Females in Piedmont: 35.1)
Piedmont Males Under 20: 18%
Piedmont Females Under 20: 17%
Piedmont Males 20 to 40: 12%
Piedmont Females 20 to 40: 14%
Piedmont Males 40 to 60: 15%
Piedmont Females 40 to 60: 15%
Piedmont Males Over 60: 5%
Piedmont Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Piedmont
Piedmont Household Average Size: 2.98 people
Piedmont Median Household Income: $ 55,223
Piedmont Median Value of Homes: $ 102,200
Law Enforcement in Piedmont
Reported crimes in the Piedmont area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 227
Burglary: 10
Larceny-theft: 22
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 807
Piedmont Location Information
Land Area: 43.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Piedmont
Yukon 9.4 Miles
Woodlawn Park 10.5 Miles
Bethany 10.7 Miles
Warr Acres 10.9 Miles
Cashion 11.4 Miles
The Village 12.3 Miles
Nichols Hills 12.8 Miles
El Reno 14.0 Miles
Okarche 14.2 Miles
Edmond 15.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Piedmont
(Population 100,000+)
Oklahoma City 17.7 Miles
Tulsa 104.4 Miles
Wichita Falls 126.9 Miles
Wichita 143.6 Miles
Plano 191.0 Miles
Carrollton 192.3 Miles
Garland 199.1 Miles
Irving 200.9 Miles
Ft Worth 203.2 Miles
Arlington 204.3 Miles
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Facts
Hydrocodone addiction is a growing crisis in the United States. While illegal drugs like cocaine, marijuana, methamphetamine, and heroin remain in the headlines many individuals may be surprised to know that hydrocodone addiction could lurk right behind them as one of the most widely-abused drugs of addiction. In fact, the federal Drug Enforcement Administration believes hydrocodone may be the most abused prescription drug in the country. Nationwide, its use has quadrupled in the last ten years, while emergency room visits attributed to hydrocodone abuse soared 500 percent. Sentences for possession and sale of Schedule II controlled substances vary from state to state and can be harsh. First-time offenders are usually ordered into rehab programs, placed on probation, and given fines and random drug tests for up to a year after the court date. Dealers often face jail time and criminal records that can forever alter their ability to find good jobs, obtain college loans, and sometimes even hold a valid driver's license. The U.S. government is working closely with state and local law enforcement, and with the pharmaceutical companies, to curb the illegal use of oxycodone-containing medications. Their goal is to make these substances available only to those who really need them for their intended purposeāthe relief of pain. When controlled substances such as MARIJUANA, cocaine, and heroin, as well as INHALANT drugs, were considered, it was found that an estimated 55 percent of respondents had used these drugs on at least once occasion, 42 percent during the year prior to the survey. About 26 percent had taken one or more of these drugs during the month prior to the survey. The National Household Survey on Drug Abuse reported that an estimated 34 to 37 percent of the population aged 12 and older had engaged in illicit drug use at lease once: this amounts to about 75 to 81 million drug takers. The number of recently active drug takers was lower; they represented 6 to 7 percent of the population. According to the National Comorbidity Survey estimates, out of every seven persons who had tried marijuana, cocaine, or other controlled substances and inhalant drugs, one had developed drug dependence (14.7%). In light of the fact that about 51 percent of this survey population of 15-to 54-year-olds reported a history of illicit drug use, the resulting estimate for the prevalence of dependence on controlled substances was 7.5 percent. That is, in the total population of individuals (including both drug users and never users), about one in fourteen had fulfilled the criteria for drug dependence. According to the survey data, the annual prevalence of the use of benzodiazepines among college students dropped by 50% between the years of 1980 to 1984(6.9% to 3.5%, respectively), and then dropped by another 50% between 1984 and 1994 (to 1.8%). Then, usage rates began a steady increase, reaching 4.2% by2000. In young adults not considered to be college students, these rates dropped more sharply during the early 1980s. Similarly, in high school seniors, the use of benzodiazepines also dropped from 1977 to 1992 (from10.8% to 2.8%, respectively), and then rose to a total of5.7% in 2000. According to this same survey, the lifetime prevalence of use of tranquilizers in the year 2000 for full-time college students was low, at 8.8%, as compared to young adults who were one to four years beyond high school in the same age group, which was 12.7%. This was higher among full-time college students who were male than in those who were female (10.0% vs. 7.9%, respectively). These drugs were most likely to be used by non-collegiate males (14.5%), and to a lesser degree, females (11.3%). |
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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