




Hutchinson, Kansas
Hutchinson, KS Profile
Hutchinson, KS, population 40,787 , is located
in Kansas's Reno county,
about 41.2 miles from Wichita and 139.6 miles from Topeka.
In the 90's the population of Hutchinson has grown by about 4%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hutchinson area were higher than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Kansas average.
Hutchinson Statistics
Hutchinson Gender Information
Males in Hutchinson: 20,570 (50%)
Females in Hutchinson: 20,217 (50%)
As % of Population in Hutchinson
Race Diversity in Hutchinson
White: 89%
African American: 4%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Hutchinson
Age Diversity in Hutchinson
Median Age in Hutchinson: 37.1 (Males in Hutchinson: 35.0, Females in Hutchinson: 39.5)
Hutchinson Males Under 20: 14%
Hutchinson Females Under 20: 13%
Hutchinson Males 20 to 40: 16%
Hutchinson Females 20 to 40: 12%
Hutchinson Males 40 to 60: 13%
Hutchinson Females 40 to 60: 12%
Hutchinson Males Over 60: 9%
Hutchinson Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Hutchinson
Hutchinson Household Average Size: 2.31 people
Hutchinson Median Household Income: $ 32,645
Hutchinson Median Value of Homes: $ 63,200
Law Enforcement in Hutchinson
Reported crimes in the Hutchinson area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 32
Robbery: 24
Aggravated assault: 163
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 538
Burglary: 545
Larceny-theft: 1,824
Motor vehicle theft: 85
Arson: 35
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,007
Hutchinson Location Information
Elevation: 1,538 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 20.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hutchinson
Hutchinson">South Hutchinson 2.3 Miles
Willowbrook 4.4 Miles
Buhler 10.1 Miles
Nickerson 10.3 Miles
Partridge 11.0 Miles
Haven 13.8 Miles
Burrton 14.4 Miles
Inman 14.6 Miles
Abbyville 16.2 Miles
Arlington 17.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hutchinson
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 41.2 Miles
Topeka 139.6 Miles
Tulsa 169.7 Miles
Oklahoma City 180.8 Miles
Overland Park 187.5 Miles
Kansas City 192.8 Miles
Kansas City 194.9 Miles
Lincoln 201.1 Miles
Independence 202.9 Miles
Omaha 245.3 Miles
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Facts
Regular, heavy use of a drug results in physical dependence, an altered physical state in which the body cannot function normally unless the drug is present. When drug use is abruptly discontinued or withdrawn, the user suffers from physical and mental disturbances known as a withdrawal syndrome. The body and mind experience changes usually the opposite of the effect of the drug. For example, if cocaine causes prolonged wakefulness and euphoria, the withdrawal syndrome will include profound sleepiness and depression. Resuming use of the drug or of a substitute drug with a very similar pattern of actions will end the withdrawal syndrome but may increase dependence. Perhaps the worst of the many consequences of alcohol abuse is alcohol poisoning. More precisely, when an individual drinks far more alcohol than his or her body can metabolize and eliminate, alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, is a real possibility. There is often a significant cost associated with cleaning up a methamphetamine lab and disposing of the waste products generated by it. This can lead to agencies or private individuals refusing to accept responsibility for these costs, with the result that clean-up does not occur. Alternatively, there may be a financial incentive to perform less-than-adequate remediation. In either case, future users or occupants of the site can be put at risk. In 1907, the first systematic survey of opium indicated that world production stood at 41,624 tons--over ten times the 1994 world illicit opium supply. |
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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".
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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.
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