



Valley Center, Kansas
Valley Center, KS Profile
Valley Center, KS, population 4,883 , is located
in Kansas's Sedgwick county,
about 10.0 miles from Wichita and 124.4 miles from Topeka.
In the 90's the population of Valley Center has grown by about 35%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Valley Center has been growing at an annual rate of 1.8 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Valley Center area were lower than Kansas's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Kansas average.
Valley Center Statistics
Valley Center Gender Information
Males in Valley Center: 2,379 (49%)
Females in Valley Center: 2,504 (51%)
As % of Population in Valley Center
Race Diversity in Valley Center
White: 97%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Valley Center
Age Diversity in Valley Center
Median Age in Valley Center: 35.2 (Males in Valley Center: 35.0, Females in Valley Center: 35.4)
Valley Center Males Under 20: 16%
Valley Center Females Under 20: 16%
Valley Center Males 20 to 40: 12%
Valley Center Females 20 to 40: 13%
Valley Center Males 40 to 60: 13%
Valley Center Females 40 to 60: 13%
Valley Center Males Over 60: 7%
Valley Center Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Valley Center
Valley Center Household Average Size: 2.72 people
Valley Center Median Household Income: $ 50,683
Valley Center Median Value of Homes: $ 87,400
Law Enforcement in Valley Center
Reported crimes in the Valley Center area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 4
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 80
Burglary: 23
Larceny-theft: 118
Motor vehicle theft: 9
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,987
Valley Center Location Information
Elevation: 1,345 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Valley Center
Park City 3.8 Miles
Kechi 5.8 Miles
Sedgwick 6.3 Miles
Maize 6.4 Miles
Bel Aire 7.7 Miles
Bentley 8.6 Miles
Colwich 9.7 Miles
Wichita 10.0 Miles
Eastborough 11.8 Miles
Halstead 13.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Valley Center
(Population 100,000+)
Wichita 10.0 Miles
Topeka 124.4 Miles
Tulsa 139.0 Miles
Oklahoma City 163.9 Miles
Overland Park 166.6 Miles
Kansas City 173.0 Miles
Kansas City 174.8 Miles
Independence 182.2 Miles
Lincoln 208.6 Miles
Springfield 227.6 Miles
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Facts
Large doses of heroin can cause fatal respiratory depression, and the drug has been used for suicide or as a murder weapon. The consumption of ecstasy generally takes place in social settings, such as parties, and users enjoy the drug for its effects of sociability and extroversion. Some ecstasy users report welcoming people from different religious backgrounds and lifestyles, with whom they otherwise would not associate, while others report feeling as if they love and are loved by everyone around them. In this sense, ecstasy users see the social consequences of drug use to be extremely positive and part of the reason for taking the drug in the first place. This drug-induced arousal can lead to unintended sexual encounters and unsafe sex practices that the user not engage in if not under the influence of ecstasy. The social nature of ecstasy use and feelings of safety and comfort associated with the drug contribute to the consumption of other drugs as well. When a group of peers takes ecstasy together and part of the group decides to take either more ecstasy or some other drug, there is a very good chance that everyone in the group will do the same, trusting their peers not to steer them wrong. Rates of cocaine use by college students over the previous 5 years has varied between 2.0% of all students in 1994 to 4.8% in 2000. Long term treatment generally lasts anywhere from 3 to 12 months and is focused on the "resocialization" of the individual. Long term treatment uses the program's entire "community," including other residents, staff, and the social context, as active components of treatment. Long term treatment focuses on developing personal accountability and responsibility and socially productive lives. Long term treatment is highly structured with activities designed to help residents examine damaging beliefs, self-concepts, and patterns of behavior and to adopt new, more harmonious and constructive ways to interact with others. |
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
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.
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.
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.
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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