




Oostburg, Wisconsin
Oostburg, WI Profile
Oostburg, WI, population 2,660 , is located
in Wisconsin's Sheboygan county,
about 40.8 miles from Milwaukee and 63.0 miles from Green Bay.
In the 90's the population of Oostburg has grown by about 38%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Oostburg has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Oostburg Statistics
Oostburg Gender Information
Males in Oostburg: 1,330 (50%)
Females in Oostburg: 1,330 (50%)
As % of Population in Oostburg
Race Diversity in Oostburg
White: 99%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Oostburg
Age Diversity in Oostburg
Median Age in Oostburg: 34.5 (Males in Oostburg: 33.2, Females in Oostburg: 35.8)
Oostburg Males Under 20: 17%
Oostburg Females Under 20: 15%
Oostburg Males 20 to 40: 13%
Oostburg Females 20 to 40: 13%
Oostburg Males 40 to 60: 12%
Oostburg Females 40 to 60: 11%
Oostburg Males Over 60: 8%
Oostburg Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Oostburg
Oostburg Household Average Size: 2.71 people
Oostburg Median Household Income: $ 47,469
Oostburg Median Value of Homes: $ 110,600
Oostburg Location Information
Elevation: 700 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.8 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Oostburg
Cedar Grove 3.9 Miles
Sheboygan Falls 7.4 Miles
Adell 7.9 Miles
Kohler 8.1 Miles
Waldo 8.5 Miles
Belgium 9.0 Miles
Random Lake 9.7 Miles
Sheboygan 9.7 Miles
Cascade 10.9 Miles
Plymouth 12.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Oostburg
(Population 100,000+)
Milwaukee 40.8 Miles
Green Bay 63.0 Miles
Madison 89.3 Miles
Rockford 114.3 Miles
Grand Rapids 116.4 Miles
Chicago 122.8 Miles
Naperville 128.3 Miles
Aurora 131.5 Miles
Gary 142.2 Miles
Joliet 145.8 Miles
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Facts
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Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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 Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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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