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Prairie Village, KS Profile
Prairie Village, KS, population 22,072 , is located
in Kansas's Johnson county,
about 2.1 miles from Overland Park and 8.0 miles from Kansas City.
In the 90's the population of Prairie Village has declined by about 5%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Prairie Village has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Prairie Village area were lower than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.
Prairie Village Statistics
Prairie Village Gender Information
Males in Prairie Village: 10,142 (46%)
Females in Prairie Village: 11,930 (54%)
As % of Population in Prairie Village
Race Diversity in Prairie Village
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Prairie Village
Age Diversity in Prairie Village
Median Age in Prairie Village: 41.0 (Males in Prairie Village: 38.7, Females in Prairie Village: 42.9)
Prairie Village Males Under 20: 12%
Prairie Village Females Under 20: 12%
Prairie Village Males 20 to 40: 12%
Prairie Village Females 20 to 40: 13%
Prairie Village Males 40 to 60: 13%
Prairie Village Females 40 to 60: 15%
Prairie Village Males Over 60: 9%
Prairie Village Females Over 60: 14%
Economics in Prairie Village
Prairie Village Household Average Size: 2.23 people
Prairie Village Median Household Income: $ 58,685
Prairie Village Median Value of Homes: $ 140,700
Law Enforcement in Prairie Village
Reported crimes in the Prairie Village area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 21
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 115
Burglary: 75
Larceny-theft: 233
Motor vehicle theft: 12
Arson: 7
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,466
Prairie Village Location Information
Elevation: 1,050 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 6.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Prairie Village
Leawood 1.9 Miles
Mission Hills 2.0 Miles
Countryside 2.1 Miles
Overland Park 2.1 Miles
Fairway 2.1 Miles
Mission 2.8 Miles
Roeland Park 3.2 Miles
Mission Woods 3.3 Miles
Westwood 3.5 Miles
Westwood Hills 3.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Prairie Village
(Population 100,000+)
Overland Park 2.1 Miles
Kansas City 8.0 Miles
Kansas City 8.5 Miles
Independence 13.6 Miles
Topeka 56.3 Miles
Springfield 142.7 Miles
Lincoln 165.2 Miles
Omaha 171.3 Miles
Wichita 172.0 Miles
Des Moines 188.4 Miles
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Facts
Despite the restriction, ecstasy use has continued and dramatically increased at the turn of the millenium. In fact, ecstasy is one of the few drugs whose use is increasing among 12-to 25-year-olds. Ecstasy is most often used by young people at parties or in dance clubs, because users find that feelings of extreme happiness and uninhibited confidence produced by the drug encourage socializing, and that the drug's stimulant properties are ideal for prolonged periods of dancing. For some time the perception was that ecstasy was not harmful, but as its use has spread exponentially, reports of death as a result of ecstasy use have become increasingly common. Researchers have also discovered that the chemical is a neurotoxin and that ecstasy users may risk depression as a result of continued use. Community-based outreach is an effective approach for contacting drug users in their local neighborhoods to provide them with the means to change their risky drug- and sex-related behaviors. This approach relies on outreach workers who typically reside in the local community and are familiar with its drug use subculture. As a result, they are in a unique position to educate and influence their peers to stop using drugs and reduce their risks for HIV and other blood-borne infections. Outreach workers distribute HIV/AIDS educational information, bleach kits for disinfecting injection equipment when sterile equipment is not available, and condoms for safer sex. They also provide drug users with referrals for drug treatment, syringe access and exchange programs, and HIV, HBV, and HCV testing and counseling. All psychoactive drugs have effects other than those for which they are used, and some of these can be very damaging to physical health. Smoking marijuana or tobacco, for example, can cause lung damage. Alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. Sniffing cocaine can damage the inside of the nose. People who inject drugs by hypodermic needles can get infections such as hepatitis or HIV. Marijuana was not covered under the Harrison Act, though various state and local statutes required a prescription for distribution. Federal efforts to regulate the use of the drug developed during the 1920s and 1930s, culminating in the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 (P.L. 75-238). The Act required a sizeable transfer tax for all marijuana sales. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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