




Glasgow, Missouri
Glasgow, MO Profile
Glasgow, MO, population 1,263 , is located
in Missouri's Howard county,
about 84.7 miles from Independence and 93.3 miles from Kansas City.
In the 90's the population of Glasgow has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Glasgow has been declining at an annual rate of 1.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Glasgow area were lower than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Glasgow Statistics
Glasgow Gender Information
Males in Glasgow: 588 (47%)
Females in Glasgow: 675 (53%)
As % of Population in Glasgow
Race Diversity in Glasgow
White: 90%
African American: 8%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Glasgow
Age Diversity in Glasgow
Median Age in Glasgow: 38.1 (Males in Glasgow: 35.7, Females in Glasgow: 40.2)
Glasgow Males Under 20: 15%
Glasgow Females Under 20: 15%
Glasgow Males 20 to 40: 12%
Glasgow Females 20 to 40: 12%
Glasgow Males 40 to 60: 12%
Glasgow Females 40 to 60: 12%
Glasgow Males Over 60: 8%
Glasgow Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in Glasgow
Glasgow Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Glasgow Median Household Income: $ 30,242
Glasgow Median Value of Homes: $ 51,200
Law Enforcement in Glasgow
Reported crimes in the Glasgow area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 164
Burglary: 0
Larceny-theft: 19
Motor vehicle theft: 1
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,637
Glasgow Location Information
Elevation: 650 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Glasgow
Armstrong 8.3 Miles
Gilliam 8.5 Miles
Fayette 10.4 Miles
Slater 11.9 Miles
Arrow Rock 12.1 Miles
Salisbury 13.8 Miles
Dalton 14.1 Miles
Keytesville 15.1 Miles
New Franklin 15.7 Miles
Franklin 15.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Glasgow
(Population 100,000+)
Independence 84.7 Miles
Kansas City 93.3 Miles
Kansas City 95.8 Miles
Overland Park 99.4 Miles
Springfield 141.3 Miles
St Louis 148.4 Miles
Topeka 152.4 Miles
Des Moines 169.0 Miles
Springfield 175.4 Miles
Peoria 200.3 Miles
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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.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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