




Hesston, Kansas
Hesston, KS Profile
Hesston, KS, population 3,509 , is located
in Kansas's Harvey county,
about 31.3 miles from Wichita and 113.8 miles from Topeka.
In the 90's the population of Hesston has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hesston has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hesston area were lower than Kansas's average.
Hesston Statistics
Hesston Gender Information
Males in Hesston: 1,695 (48%)
Females in Hesston: 1,814 (52%)
As % of Population in Hesston
Race Diversity in Hesston
White: 95%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Hesston
Age Diversity in Hesston
Median Age in Hesston: 35.7 (Males in Hesston: 32.5, Females in Hesston: 37.8)
Hesston Males Under 20: 17%
Hesston Females Under 20: 15%
Hesston Males 20 to 40: 11%
Hesston Females 20 to 40: 13%
Hesston Males 40 to 60: 11%
Hesston Females 40 to 60: 11%
Hesston Males Over 60: 9%
Hesston Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Hesston
Hesston Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Hesston Median Household Income: $ 42,585
Hesston Median Value of Homes: $ 96,300
Law Enforcement in Hesston
Reported crimes in the Hesston area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 6
Larceny-theft: 56
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,727
Hesston Location Information
Elevation: 1,476 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hesston
North Newton 6.5 Miles
Moundridge 6.5 Miles
Newton 7.9 Miles
Goessel 8.7 Miles
Walton 9.6 Miles
Halstead 10.4 Miles
Burrton 15.2 Miles
Sedgwick 15.3 Miles
Canton 17.1 Miles
Elbing 17.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hesston
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 31.3 Miles
Topeka 113.8 Miles
Tulsa 158.5 Miles
Overland Park 160.3 Miles
Kansas City 165.9 Miles
Kansas City 167.9 Miles
Independence 175.8 Miles
Oklahoma City 184.8 Miles
Lincoln 188.6 Miles
Omaha 230.0 Miles
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Facts
Sharing of injection equipment or fluids can lead to some of the most severe consequences of heroin abuse- infections with hepatitis B and C, HIV, and a host of other bloodborne viruses, which drug abusers can then pass on to their sexual partners and children. The use of illicit drugs has been a public policy concern in the United States since the late nineteenth century. Policymakers by law and custom usually define the word narcotics as products of the poppy plant or opiates (heroin, morphine), as well as products derived from the coca leaf (cocaine, crack) and the cannabis plant (marijuana). Nationwide, the NHSDA released estimates in 1999 that said approximately 2.7 million Americans (1.2% of the population) are thought to have used heroin at least once in their lifetimes. Alcohol consumption can lead to addiction. If the need to drink is constant, then a person may be addicted to alcohol or on the road to addiction. Alcohol can also cause depression. Although initially drinkers may feel a sense of euphoria, it is short lived. In the long-term, heavy drinkers are more likely to suffer from depression because alcohol alters the brain's chemistry. Alcohol also affects memory, even at moderate levels of consumption. |
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.
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.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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