




Porum, Oklahoma
Porum, OK Profile
Porum, OK, population 725 , is located
in Oklahoma's Muskogee county,
about 68.6 miles from Tulsa and 127.1 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Porum has declined by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Porum has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Porum area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Porum Statistics
Porum Gender Information
Males in Porum: 338 (47%)
Females in Porum: 387 (53%)
As % of Population in Porum
Race Diversity in Porum
White: 62%
African American: 2%
Native American: 29%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Porum
Age Diversity in Porum
Median Age in Porum: 35.1 (Males in Porum: 31.4, Females in Porum: 40.2)
Porum Males Under 20: 14%
Porum Females Under 20: 16%
Porum Males 20 to 40: 12%
Porum Females 20 to 40: 10%
Porum Males 40 to 60: 10%
Porum Females 40 to 60: 15%
Porum Males Over 60: 10%
Porum Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Porum
Porum Household Average Size: 2.41 people
Porum Median Household Income: $ 18,009
Porum Median Value of Homes: $ 21,400
Law Enforcement in Porum
Reported crimes in the Porum area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 7
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 954
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 17
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,951
Porum Location Information
Elevation: 582 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Porum
Whitefield 7.3 Miles
Duchess Landing 8.8 Miles
Texanna 9.7 Miles
Warner 9.8 Miles
Stigler 10.7 Miles
Shady Grove (McIntosh County) 12.7 Miles
Webbers Falls 13.1 Miles
Gore 14.6 Miles
Longtown 15.9 Miles
Tamaha 16.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Porum
(Population 100,000+)
Tulsa 68.6 Miles
Oklahoma City 127.1 Miles
Springfield 169.0 Miles
Little Rock 173.7 Miles
Plano 181.2 Miles
Garland 186.4 Miles
Carrollton 190.4 Miles
Mesquite 194.7 Miles
Wichita 198.4 Miles
Dallas 198.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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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