




Waurika, Oklahoma
Waurika, OK Profile
Waurika, OK, population 1,988 , is located
in Oklahoma's Jefferson county,
about 33.4 miles from Wichita Falls and 94.0 miles from Oklahoma City.
In the 90's the population of Waurika has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Waurika has been declining at an annual rate of 1.5 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Waurika area were lower than Oklahoma's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Oklahoma average.
Waurika Statistics
Waurika Gender Information
Males in Waurika: 1,029 (52%)
Females in Waurika: 959 (48%)
As % of Population in Waurika
Race Diversity in Waurika
White: 85%
African American: 2%
Native American: 4%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Waurika
Age Diversity in Waurika
Median Age in Waurika: 38.9 (Males in Waurika: 35.8, Females in Waurika: 42.2)
Waurika Males Under 20: 12%
Waurika Females Under 20: 12%
Waurika Males 20 to 40: 16%
Waurika Females 20 to 40: 11%
Waurika Males 40 to 60: 13%
Waurika Females 40 to 60: 11%
Waurika Males Over 60: 10%
Waurika Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Waurika
Waurika Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Waurika Median Household Income: $ 23,800
Waurika Median Value of Homes: $ 36,100
Law Enforcement in Waurika
Reported crimes in the Waurika area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 27
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,407
Burglary: 23
Larceny-theft: 27
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,606
Waurika Location Information
Elevation: 881 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Waurika
Addington 5.6 Miles
Sugden 6.0 Miles
Hastings 7.6 Miles
Ryan 10.4 Miles
Byers 13.0 Miles
Comanche 14.1 Miles
Temple 15.4 Miles
Petrolia 17.1 Miles
Empire City 17.6 Miles
Meridian 18.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Waurika
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita Falls 33.4 Miles
Oklahoma City 94.0 Miles
Carrollton 105.4 Miles
Ft Worth 107.1 Miles
Plano 109.1 Miles
Irving 111.4 Miles
Arlington 111.5 Miles
Grand Prairie 114.0 Miles
Garland 116.9 Miles
Dallas 118.0 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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