



Liberty, Missouri
Liberty, MO Profile
Liberty, MO, population 26,232 , is located
in Missouri's Clay county,
about 10.7 miles from Independence and 13.3 miles from Kansas City.
In the 90's the population of Liberty has grown by about 28%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Liberty has been growing at an annual rate of 2.1 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Liberty area were lower than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Liberty Statistics
Liberty Gender Information
Males in Liberty: 12,560 (48%)
Females in Liberty: 13,672 (52%)
As % of Population in Liberty
Race Diversity in Liberty
White: 94%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Liberty
Age Diversity in Liberty
Median Age in Liberty: 34.0 (Males in Liberty: 33.0, Females in Liberty: 34.9)
Liberty Males Under 20: 16%
Liberty Females Under 20: 16%
Liberty Males 20 to 40: 14%
Liberty Females 20 to 40: 15%
Liberty Males 40 to 60: 13%
Liberty Females 40 to 60: 14%
Liberty Males Over 60: 6%
Liberty Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Liberty
Liberty Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Liberty Median Household Income: $ 52,745
Liberty Median Value of Homes: $ 118,800
Law Enforcement in Liberty
Reported crimes in the Liberty area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 8
Aggravated assault: 78
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 321
Burglary: 89
Larceny-theft: 443
Motor vehicle theft: 45
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,084
Liberty Location Information
Elevation: 889 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 26.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Liberty
Glenaire 2.4 Miles
Pleasant Valley 4.0 Miles
River Bend 4.8 Miles
Claycomo 5.0 Miles
Birmingham 5.8 Miles
Missouri City 7.0 Miles
Randolph 7.4 Miles
Gladstone 7.8 Miles
Mosby 8.3 Miles
Oakview 8.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Liberty
(Population 100,000+)
Independence 10.7 Miles
Kansas City 13.3 Miles
Kansas City 14.4 Miles
Overland Park 22.7 Miles
Topeka 68.9 Miles
Springfield 153.1 Miles
Lincoln 160.4 Miles
Omaha 160.6 Miles
Des Moines 168.3 Miles
Wichita 191.1 Miles
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Facts
Fetal alcohol exposure may increase the risk for later alcohol, tobacco, and drug dependence in adults. Rates of drug use by subgroup can vary greatly. Thus, for example, prevalence rates of drug use are higher among males than females and highest among males in their late teens through their twenties. Over half the users of illicit drugs work full time. About one-third of homeless persons and more than one-fourth of the mentally ill are physically or psychologically dependent on illicit drugs. The first survey of mothers delivering liveborns, in 1993, found that 5.5 percent had used illicit drugs at some time during their pregnancy. A survey of college students reported that in the previous year, 26.4 percent had used marijuana and 5.2 percent had used cocaine. National Household Survey data indicate that use of illicit drugs by persons over thirty-five, which was 10.3 percent in 1979, jumped to 29.4 percent by 1991 and was 33.5 percent in 1997. If a person decides to drive while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she faces legal consequences, such as losing his or her driver's license. This has shown to be the most effective way of reducing drunk driving. A survey of health-related behavior among military personnel by Research Triangle Institute, released in 2003, found that "The prevalence of any reported illicit drug use during the past 30 days declined sharply from 27.6% in 1980 to 3.4% in 2002. The decreases were statistically significant between each of the surveys from 1980 to 1992 and have remained relative stable around 3% for the decade from 1992 to 2002. Rates of illicit drug use during the past 12 months showed a parallel pattern to the 30-day use except at a higher level, as would be expected. Use declined from 36.7% in 1980 to 6.9% in 2002. Rates have been relatively constant since 1992 at around 6% to 7%." |
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.
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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