



Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS Profile
Lawrence, KS, population 80,098 , is located
in Kansas's Douglas county,
about 24.4 miles from Topeka and 30.4 miles from Overland Park.
In the 90's the population of Lawrence has grown by about 22%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lawrence has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lawrence area were higher than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.
Lawrence Statistics
Lawrence Gender Information
Males in Lawrence: 39,803 (50%)
Females in Lawrence: 40,295 (50%)
As % of Population in Lawrence
Race Diversity in Lawrence
White: 84%
African American: 5%
Native American: 3%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Lawrence
Age Diversity in Lawrence
Median Age in Lawrence: 25.3 (Males in Lawrence: 25.1, Females in Lawrence: 25.7)
Lawrence Males Under 20: 13%
Lawrence Females Under 20: 14%
Lawrence Males 20 to 40: 24%
Lawrence Females 20 to 40: 22%
Lawrence Males 40 to 60: 9%
Lawrence Females 40 to 60: 10%
Lawrence Males Over 60: 4%
Lawrence Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Lawrence
Lawrence Household Average Size: 2.3 people
Lawrence Median Household Income: $ 34,669
Lawrence Median Value of Homes: $ 112,800
Law Enforcement in Lawrence
Reported crimes in the Lawrence area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 3
Forcible rape: 37
Robbery: 59
Aggravated assault: 266
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 446
Burglary: 810
Larceny-theft: 3,222
Motor vehicle theft: 173
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,139
Lawrence Location Information
Elevation: 850 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 22.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lawrence
Eudora 7.6 Miles
Lecompton 9.9 Miles
Linwood 10.7 Miles
Perry 11.1 Miles
Tonganoxie 12.4 Miles
Baldwin City 13.9 Miles
De Soto 14.3 Miles
McLouth 15.6 Miles
Oskaloosa 17.4 Miles
Edgerton 18.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lawrence
(Population 100,000+)
Topeka 24.4 Miles
Overland Park 30.4 Miles
Kansas City 34.1 Miles
Kansas City 36.4 Miles
Independence 44.8 Miles
Wichita 144.4 Miles
Lincoln 147.5 Miles
Springfield 160.9 Miles
Omaha 162.5 Miles
Tulsa 199.3 Miles
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Facts
Bone infections (osteomyelitis) are a common complication of injecting drug use. Gangrene can develop from cutting off circulation to the limbs and may lead to amputation or death. Injecting drug use also contributes to reduced immune system functioning, making the user more susceptible to disease and related complications. Drugs are related to crime in multiple ways. Most directly, it is a crime to use, possess, manufacture, or distribute drugs classified as having a potential for abuse (such as cocaine, heroin, marijuana, and amphetamines). Drugs are also related to crime through the effects they have on the user's behavior and by generating violence and other illegal activity in connection with drug trafficking. Studies show that if drug users are going to progress into harder drugs after marijuana, they commonly try cocaine next. Eighty-nine percent of teenagers who use cocaine have previously used all three gateway drugs— tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana—and 99.9 percent previously used at least one of them. One of the world's most addictive drugs, cocaine is derived from the coca leaf and is usually snorted through the nose in the form of crystalline white powder. It is a stimulant that produces euphoria, alertness, and temporary increases in physical energy. The effects wear off quickly—if snorted they last between fifteen and thirty minutes, if smoked, only five to ten minutes —and the user is left depressed and listless, craving more. One recovering teen explains her addiction: "I couldn't even get out of bed in the morning without having cocaine first. My body just wouldn't move. I lived for it and my life revolved around it." If you take Cannabis it orally, you could be in for quite a ride. The liver metabolizes THC into 11-OH-*9-THC, a compound three times more psychoactive. Oral cannabis is a powerful, almost psychedelic experience, very uncomfortable if you're not expecting it. The effects are slower to come on (1 to 2 hours) and last considerably longer (around 4 hours). Cannabis can leave you feeling a little groggy and forgetful but little else. Depending on how much you've smoked and its character and strength, these effects can linger for hours or days. |
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.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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