




Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, KS Profile
Liberal, KS, population 19,666 , is located
in Kansas's Seward county,
about 135.8 miles from Amarillo and 202.0 miles from Wichita.
In the 90's the population of Liberal has grown by about 19%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Liberal has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Liberal area were higher than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.
Liberal Statistics
Liberal Gender Information
Males in Liberal: 10,055 (51%)
Females in Liberal: 9,611 (49%)
As % of Population in Liberal
Race Diversity in Liberal
White: 64%
African American: 4%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 28%
As % of Population in Liberal
Age Diversity in Liberal
Median Age in Liberal: 28.9 (Males in Liberal: 28.0, Females in Liberal: 29.7)
Liberal Males Under 20: 19%
Liberal Females Under 20: 17%
Liberal Males 20 to 40: 17%
Liberal Females 20 to 40: 15%
Liberal Males 40 to 60: 11%
Liberal Females 40 to 60: 10%
Liberal Males Over 60: 5%
Liberal Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Liberal
Liberal Household Average Size: 2.96 people
Liberal Median Household Income: $ 36,482
Liberal Median Value of Homes: $ 65,400
Law Enforcement in Liberal
Reported crimes in the Liberal area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 9
Aggravated assault: 65
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 412
Burglary: 276
Larceny-theft: 824
Motor vehicle theft: 57
Arson: 8
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,745
Liberal Location Information
Elevation: 2,836 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Liberal
Tyrone 10.1 Miles
Kismet 16.5 Miles
Hooker 20.5 Miles
Forgan 23.1 Miles
Plains 23.5 Miles
Moscow 25.0 Miles
Hugoton 25.3 Miles
Beaver 27.2 Miles
Satanta 27.4 Miles
Sublette 30.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Liberal
(Population 100,000+)
Amarillo 135.8 Miles
Wichita 202.0 Miles
Pueblo 218.6 Miles
Oklahoma City 218.9 Miles
Lubbock 245.4 Miles
Colorado Springs 246.2 Miles
Wichita Falls 256.0 Miles
Tulsa 280.4 Miles
Aurora 281.9 Miles
Denver 288.6 Miles
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Facts
Heroin production occurs in three primary regions: Southwest Asia (Afghanistan), Southeast Asia (Myanmar), and Latin America (Colombia and Mexico). Scientists are using brain imaging techniques, like positron emission tomography (called PET for short), to study the brains of human Methamphetamine users. They have discovered that even three years after long-time Methamphetamine users had quit using the drug, their dopamine neurons were still damaged. Scientists don't know yet whether this damage is permanent, but this research shows that changes in the brain from Methamphetamine use can last a long time. Research with animals has shown that the drug Methamphetamine can also damage neurons that contain serotonin. This damage also continues long after the drug use is stopped. More than 1.7 million people are behind bars in America: 1.6 million in state prisons and local jails, 100,000 in federal prisons. Eighty percent—1.4 million inmates—either violated drug or alcohol laws, were high at the time of their offense, stole property to buy drugs, have histories of drug and alcohol abuse and addiction, or share some mix of these characteristics. Among these 1.4 million inmates are the parents of 2.4 million children. Two hundred thousand of these prisoners dealt drugs, but don’t use them. The remaining 1.2 million are drug and alcohol abusers and addicts. Some would have committed their crimes regardless of their substance abuse. But hundreds of thousands are individuals whose core problem is the abuse and addiction that prompted their criminal activity. They would be law-abiding, taxpaying citizens and responsible parents if they lived sober lives. Marijuana appears to be readily available to almost all 12th graders; in 2007, 84% reported that they think it would be “very easy” or “fairly easy” for them to get it—twice the number who reported ever having used it (42%). |
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.
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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