



Lansing, Kansas
Lansing, KS Profile
Lansing, KS, population 9,199 , is located
in Kansas's Leavenworth county,
about 17.3 miles from Kansas City and 20.1 miles from Kansas City.
In the 90's the population of Lansing has grown by about 29%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lansing has been growing at an annual rate of 2.8 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lansing area were lower than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.
Lansing Statistics
Lansing Gender Information
Males in Lansing: 5,725 (62%)
Females in Lansing: 3,474 (38%)
As % of Population in Lansing
Race Diversity in Lansing
White: 81%
African American: 12%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Lansing
Age Diversity in Lansing
Median Age in Lansing: 36.2 (Males in Lansing: 35.8, Females in Lansing: 37.2)
Lansing Males Under 20: 13%
Lansing Females Under 20: 11%
Lansing Males 20 to 40: 24%
Lansing Females 20 to 40: 10%
Lansing Males 40 to 60: 20%
Lansing Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lansing Males Over 60: 5%
Lansing Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Lansing
Lansing Household Average Size: 2.79 people
Lansing Median Household Income: $ 60,994
Lansing Median Value of Homes: $ 106,900
Law Enforcement in Lansing
Reported crimes in the Lansing area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 2
Aggravated assault: 26
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 345
Burglary: 53
Larceny-theft: 165
Motor vehicle theft: 10
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,387
Lansing Location Information
Elevation: 794 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lansing
Farley 4.4 Miles
Leavenworth 4.5 Miles
Basehor 7.7 Miles
Platte City 10.5 Miles
Tracy 10.6 Miles
Weatherby Lake 11.0 Miles
Weston 11.2 Miles
Parkville 12.3 Miles
Bonner Springs 13.1 Miles
Ferrelview 13.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lansing
(Population 100,000+)
Kansas City 17.3 Miles
Kansas City 20.1 Miles
Overland Park 22.2 Miles
Independence 28.2 Miles
Topeka 44.0 Miles
Lincoln 142.4 Miles
Omaha 149.4 Miles
Springfield 165.4 Miles
Wichita 170.3 Miles
Des Moines 176.3 Miles
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Facts
Drug use rates have historically been highly correlated with educational status, and remain so. College graduates have the lowest rates of current drug use (4.8%). Alcohol problems are preventable and treatable in older adults, and counselors can play a vital role in older adults' recovery efforts. Additional research needs to be conducted to explore more deeply the most effective counseling interventions with this population. Until these empirical data are collected and made available, it is safe to assume that a counselor's knowledge of substance abuse and issues related to aging as well as skills in establishing rapport, developing trust, and providing a safe environment for open and honest communication will serve this population well. Long-term, heavy alcohol use is the leading cause of illness and death from liver disease in the U.S. Often barbiturate and benzodiazepine abuse occurs in conjunction with the abuse of another substance or drug, such as alcohol or cocaine. In these cases of polydrug abuse, the treatment approach must address the multiple addictions. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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