




Pleasant Valley, Missouri
Pleasant Valley, MO Profile
Pleasant Valley, MO, population 3,321 , is located
in Missouri's Clay county,
about 9.4 miles from Independence and 9.5 miles from Kansas City.
In the 90's the population of Pleasant Valley has grown by about 22%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Pleasant Valley has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Pleasant Valley area were lower than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Pleasant Valley Statistics
Pleasant Valley Gender Information
Males in Pleasant Valley: 1,610 (48%)
Females in Pleasant Valley: 1,711 (52%)
As % of Population in Pleasant Valley
Race Diversity in Pleasant Valley
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Pleasant Valley
Age Diversity in Pleasant Valley
Median Age in Pleasant Valley: 36.3 (Males in Pleasant Valley: 34.9, Females in Pleasant Valley: 37.3)
Pleasant Valley Males Under 20: 14%
Pleasant Valley Females Under 20: 12%
Pleasant Valley Males 20 to 40: 15%
Pleasant Valley Females 20 to 40: 16%
Pleasant Valley Males 40 to 60: 13%
Pleasant Valley Females 40 to 60: 14%
Pleasant Valley Males Over 60: 6%
Pleasant Valley Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley Household Average Size: 2.42 people
Pleasant Valley Median Household Income: $ 48,684
Pleasant Valley Median Value of Homes: $ 96,100
Law Enforcement in Pleasant Valley
Reported crimes in the Pleasant Valley area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 470
Burglary: 11
Larceny-theft: 66
Motor vehicle theft: 5
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,410
Pleasant Valley Location Information
Elevation: 770 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pleasant Valley
Claycomo 1.1 Miles
Glenaire 1.8 Miles
Gladstone 3.9 Miles
Birmingham 3.9 Miles
Liberty 4.0 Miles
Randolph 4.1 Miles
Oakview 4.5 Miles
Oakwood 4.7 Miles
Oaks 4.8 Miles
Oakwood Park 4.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pleasant Valley
(Population 100,000+)
Independence 9.4 Miles
Kansas City 9.5 Miles
Kansas City 10.4 Miles
Overland Park 19.0 Miles
Topeka 65.1 Miles
Springfield 152.7 Miles
Lincoln 159.3 Miles
Omaha 160.8 Miles
Des Moines 171.2 Miles
Wichita 187.1 Miles
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Facts
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Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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.
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.
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.
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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