




Hugoton, Kansas
Hugoton, KS Profile
Hugoton, KS, population 3,708 , is located
in Kansas's Stevens county,
about 137.8 miles from Amarillo and 193.3 miles from Pueblo.
In the 90's the population of Hugoton has grown by about 17%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Hugoton has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hugoton area were lower than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.
Hugoton Statistics
Hugoton Gender Information
Males in Hugoton: 1,784 (48%)
Females in Hugoton: 1,924 (52%)
As % of Population in Hugoton
Race Diversity in Hugoton
White: 82%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 16%
As % of Population in Hugoton
Age Diversity in Hugoton
Median Age in Hugoton: 34.4 (Males in Hugoton: 31.6, Females in Hugoton: 36.7)
Hugoton Males Under 20: 17%
Hugoton Females Under 20: 16%
Hugoton Males 20 to 40: 13%
Hugoton Females 20 to 40: 13%
Hugoton Males 40 to 60: 12%
Hugoton Females 40 to 60: 11%
Hugoton Males Over 60: 7%
Hugoton Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Hugoton
Hugoton Household Average Size: 2.64 people
Hugoton Median Household Income: $ 41,932
Hugoton Median Value of Homes: $ 68,800
Law Enforcement in Hugoton
Reported crimes in the Hugoton area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 221
Burglary: 13
Larceny-theft: 50
Motor vehicle theft: 6
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,910
Hugoton Location Information
Elevation: 3,111 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hugoton
Moscow 13.0 Miles
Rolla 16.0 Miles
Tyrone 21.9 Miles
Hooker 23.1 Miles
Richfield 24.7 Miles
Liberal 25.3 Miles
Satanta 27.6 Miles
Ulysses 28.1 Miles
Optima 28.8 Miles
Elkhart 32.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hugoton
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 137.8 Miles
Pueblo 193.3 Miles
Colorado Springs 221.2 Miles
Wichita 223.2 Miles
Oklahoma City 244.1 Miles
Lubbock 250.5 Miles
Aurora 258.4 Miles
Denver 264.9 Miles
Lakewood 267.3 Miles
Westminster 271.5 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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