




Oshkosh, Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI Profile
Oshkosh, WI, population 62,916 , is located
in Wisconsin's Winnebago county,
about 42.9 miles from Green Bay and 75.3 miles from Milwaukee.
In the 90's the population of Oshkosh has grown by about 14%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Oshkosh has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Oshkosh area were lower than Wisconsin's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Wisconsin average.
Oshkosh Statistics
Oshkosh Gender Information
Males in Oshkosh: 31,449 (50%)
Females in Oshkosh: 31,467 (50%)
As % of Population in Oshkosh
Race Diversity in Oshkosh
White: 93%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Oshkosh
Age Diversity in Oshkosh
Median Age in Oshkosh: 32.4 (Males in Oshkosh: 31.4, Females in Oshkosh: 33.6)
Oshkosh Males Under 20: 13%
Oshkosh Females Under 20: 13%
Oshkosh Males 20 to 40: 19%
Oshkosh Females 20 to 40: 16%
Oshkosh Males 40 to 60: 12%
Oshkosh Females 40 to 60: 11%
Oshkosh Males Over 60: 6%
Oshkosh Females Over 60: 10%
Economics in Oshkosh
Oshkosh Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Oshkosh Median Household Income: $ 37,636
Oshkosh Median Value of Homes: $ 85,500
Law Enforcement in Oshkosh
Reported crimes in the Oshkosh area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 23
Aggravated assault: 91
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 191
Burglary: 324
Larceny-theft: 1,888
Motor vehicle theft: 74
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,582
Oshkosh Location Information
Elevation: 770 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 17.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Oshkosh
Omro 10.1 Miles
Winneconne 10.3 Miles
Neenah 11.8 Miles
Stockbridge 12.5 Miles
Menasha 13.2 Miles
North Fond du Lac 15.0 Miles
Rosendale 16.4 Miles
Sherwood 17.4 Miles
Appleton 17.6 Miles
Fond du Lac 18.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Oshkosh
(Population 100,000+)
Green Bay 42.9 Miles
Milwaukee 75.3 Miles
Madison 78.6 Miles
Rockford 124.4 Miles
Naperville 156.1 Miles
Aurora 157.0 Miles
Chicago 157.1 Miles
Grand Rapids 161.8 Miles
Joliet 174.5 Miles
Gary 178.8 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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