




Poteau, Oklahoma
Poteau, OK Profile
Poteau, OK, population 7,939 , is located
in Oklahoma's Le Flore county,
about 108.3 miles from Tulsa and 134.1 miles from Little Rock.
In the 90's the population of Poteau has grown by about 10%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Poteau has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Poteau area were higher than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Poteau Statistics
Poteau Gender Information
Males in Poteau: 3,782 (48%)
Females in Poteau: 4,157 (52%)
As % of Population in Poteau
Race Diversity in Poteau
White: 82%
African American: 2%
Native American: 10%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Poteau
Age Diversity in Poteau
Median Age in Poteau: 34.6 (Males in Poteau: 31.7, Females in Poteau: 37.0)
Poteau Males Under 20: 15%
Poteau Females Under 20: 15%
Poteau Males 20 to 40: 15%
Poteau Females 20 to 40: 14%
Poteau Males 40 to 60: 11%
Poteau Females 40 to 60: 12%
Poteau Males Over 60: 8%
Poteau Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Poteau
Poteau Household Average Size: 2.48 people
Poteau Median Household Income: $ 26,178
Poteau Median Value of Homes: $ 54,700
Law Enforcement in Poteau
Reported crimes in the Poteau area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 36
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 477
Burglary: 59
Larceny-theft: 279
Motor vehicle theft: 24
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,543
Poteau Location Information
Land Area: 28.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Poteau
Shady Point 5.6 Miles
Howe 7.1 Miles
Cameron 7.5 Miles
Wister 8.3 Miles
Panama 8.3 Miles
Heavener 11.4 Miles
Rock Island 12.3 Miles
Spiro 13.0 Miles
Bokoshe 13.0 Miles
Hartford 13.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Poteau
(Population 100,000+)
Tulsa 108.3 Miles
Little Rock 134.1 Miles
Oklahoma City 165.9 Miles
Springfield 166.8 Miles
Shreveport 182.0 Miles
Plano 184.2 Miles
Garland 187.9 Miles
Mesquite 194.6 Miles
Carrollton 194.9 Miles
Dallas 200.7 Miles
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Facts
On April 21, 2005, the Partnership for a Drug-Free America (PDFA) released the findings of its 2004 study on the abuse of drugs among U.S. teenagers. The PDFA's Partnership Attitude Tracking Study, better known as PATS, indicated that the trend in teen drug use in the early part of the twenty-first century involves prescription (Rx) and over-the-counter (OTC) medications. The authors of the study see this as a sign that "Rx and OTC medicine abuse has penetrated teen culture." Millions of teens are using prescription drugs without a doctor's order, prompting the media to dub these young adults "Generation Rx." According to PATS, 10 percent of American teenagers, or 2.3 million young people, have tried prescription stimulants like Adderall without a doctor's prescription. The teens in the study reported that they obtained the stimulants from fellow classmates or from their own home medicine cabinets. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 2001 National Household Survey on Drug Abuse, 15.9 million Americans ages 12 and older (7.1%) reported using an illicit drug in the month before the survey was conducted. More than 12% reported illicit drug use during the past year and 41.7% reported some use of an illicit drug at least once during their lifetimes. Alcohol-impaired drivers are a severe risk not only to themselves, but to other drivers. Drivers who are charged with driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol are also commonly charged with reckless driving, speeding, and controlled substance abuse. When charged with driving under the influence or any crime related to it, impairment due to alcohol or other drugs is never accepted as a defense. Drivers can be charged with the very serious crimes of murder, voluntary or involuntary manslaughter, or criminally negligent homicide. In every state, the minimum punishment for convicted drunk drivers involves automatic license suspension for a period of time that varies from state to state. Additionally, some states impose short jail sentences for first-time convicts, and most states mandate that offenders complete some type of treatment program. Persons reporting they first used alcohol before age 15 are more than five times as likely to report past year alcohol dependence or abuse as adults than persons who first used alcohol at age 21 or older. |
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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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