




Great Bend, Kansas
Great Bend, KS Profile
Great Bend, KS, population 15,345 , is located
in Kansas's Barton county,
about 90.6 miles from Wichita and 173.2 miles from Topeka.
In the 90's the population of Great Bend has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Great Bend has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Great Bend Statistics
Great Bend Gender Information
Males in Great Bend: 7,364 (48%)
Females in Great Bend: 7,981 (52%)
As % of Population in Great Bend
Race Diversity in Great Bend
White: 90%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Great Bend
Age Diversity in Great Bend
Median Age in Great Bend: 37.8 (Males in Great Bend: 35.6, Females in Great Bend: 40.1)
Great Bend Males Under 20: 15%
Great Bend Females Under 20: 14%
Great Bend Males 20 to 40: 12%
Great Bend Females 20 to 40: 12%
Great Bend Males 40 to 60: 12%
Great Bend Females 40 to 60: 12%
Great Bend Males Over 60: 9%
Great Bend Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Great Bend
Great Bend Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Great Bend Median Household Income: $ 30,841
Great Bend Median Value of Homes: $ 58,100
Great Bend Location Information
Elevation: 1,849 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Great Bend
Ellinwood 10.0 Miles
Hoisington 10.7 Miles
Seward 13.0 Miles
Pawnee Rock 13.6 Miles
Olmitz 14.0 Miles
Albert 14.7 Miles
Radium 14.9 Miles
Claflin 16.7 Miles
Hudson 18.8 Miles
Susank 19.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Great Bend
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 90.6 Miles
Topeka 173.2 Miles
Lincoln 202.2 Miles
Oklahoma City 211.9 Miles
Tulsa 216.0 Miles
Overland Park 225.1 Miles
Kansas City 229.1 Miles
Kansas City 231.5 Miles
Independence 240.0 Miles
Omaha 250.2 Miles
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Facts
The Lost Child is the silent, "out of the way" family member, and will never mention alcohol or recovery. They are quiet and reserved, careful to not make problems. The Lost Child gives up self needs and makes efforts to avoid any conversation regarding the underlying roles. The underlying feelings are guilt, loneliness, neglect, and anger. More people are treated in rehabilitation programs for marijuana use than for any other drug. This is partly because more people are arrested for marijuana possession and ordered into treatment by the courts. Whatever the case, marijuana users—even heavy marijuana users—can usually free themselves of the drug fairly easily if they have no history of other drug or alcohol abuse. The situation becomes more complicated when marijuana has been combined with other powerful drugs such as cocaine or an opiate, like heroin or morphine. Among juveniles the drug abuse problem is serious and growing. In 2002, approximately 1.6 million youth were involved in the juvenile justice system 1, with 60 percent of boys and nearly half of detained girls testing positive for drug use. The poppy plant produces raw opium. Crude refineries modify the opium into a brown paste that is molded and dried into bricks. More sophisticated laboratories are found in Bangkok, Karachi, and Hong Kong. These labs change opium into what is known as number three heroin, a smokeable form. Purification of heroin to the "injectable" fourth stage (number four heroin) involves a volatile chemical combination that can result in catastrophic explosions. |
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 Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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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