Shawnee, Kansas

Shawnee, Kansas, in Johnson county, is 4 miles NW of Overland Park, Kansas (center to center) and 8 miles SW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is conveniently located inside the Kansas City metropolitan area. There are an estimated 47,996 people in Shawnee.

The People and Families of Shawnee

In Shawnee, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Shawnee had a median family income of $70,288. Shawnee has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Shawnee living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($28,047) in Shawnee. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Shawnee Housing

Approximately 74% of housing in Shawnee is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Shawnee, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Shawnee, 95% of commuters drive to work. There just aren't a lot of public transporation users in the city.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Shawnee47,996$70,288
Fairway3,952$97,163
Merriam11,008$54,639
Mission9,727$59,328
Overland Park149,080$77,176
Prairie Village22,072$70,602
Roeland Park6,817$61,750

High Points

Shawnee strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Kansas):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 3%Shawnee Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 4%Shawnee Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 4%Shawnee People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 5%Shawnee Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Shawnee College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Shawnee Low Rate of Poverty
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 16%Shawnee Racial Diversity

The listings in Shawnee, Kansas and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(5) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(18) Outpatient
(10) Teens and Adolescents
(4) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(3) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(8) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(7) Clients With Legal Issues
(6) American Sign Language
(1) Halfway House
(1) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(6) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(6) Females
(5) Males
(1) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(1) Gay and Lesbian
(1) Seniors/Older Adults
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(3) Spanish Speaking
(1) Mental Health Services
(2) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(2) Methadone Maintenance
(1) Methadone Detoxification
(1) Hospital Inpatient



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Do you or someone you care about live in Shawnee, Kansas and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Have you failed at trying to help someone with drug or alcohol addiction in Shawnee and have lost all hope? Drug and alcohol addiction are an epidemic in our society today. Someone who is addicted to drugs or alcohol is just existing, not living. This can be a very sad and depressing existence to say the least. But all is not lost, and there are ways to treat addiction that actually work. The way out can be found at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Shawnee that will suit your treatment needs.

The reason an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Program in Shawnee works for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism is because the individual will learn to overcome problems in life by confronting them, not by numbing them with drugs and alcohol. Once the individual starts confronting and handling life situations, they realize that they can actually cope with their problems and don't feel the need to compound them with drugs or alcohol.

Each individual is different, and there are a variety of treatment programs available in Shawnee to cater to individual needs. For example, there are Outpatient Drug Rehab Facilities, Short-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehab Facilities, Inpatient Drug Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

The two main aspects of addiction, physical and psychological, are what the individual will be addressing during the course of treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Shawnee. Individuals will first begin by addressing the aspect of physical addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Shawnee, Kansas, which will help with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that ensue when a person stops using drugs or alcohol. The brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance over time, which lessens the effect of the drug. This is how physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops. This is why someone using drugs has to take more and more of the substance to get the same effect. Abruptly stopping substance use is what causes the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms. These symptoms could last for days, weeks or even months depending on the individual's history of abuse. Hardcore drugs such as heroin have a particularly long and painful withdrawal period.

Right off the bat, an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility in Shawnee will get the individual started on a professional detoxification accompanied by psychological counseling. At the root of the individual's addiction to drugs or alcohol are these psychological issues. Once addressed, the individual's chances of relapse are decreased markedly.

Due to the structured environment and comprehensive program that an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Program in Shawnee, KS. offers, it truly is the most successful method for treating drug and alcohol addiction. There is no stone left unturned, every area where the individual is having problems in life will be addressed.

As part of treatment in Shawnee, KS., the individual will be trained on how to react appropriately to situations in life and how to change his behavior patterns. Staff of a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Shawnee will work with the individual on how to respond to his environment, friends, family etc. when he returns home upon completion of treatment. It is expected that the individual will be able to appropriately handle the things which may have initially triggered his drug use. If not, these influences may produce psychological stressors which can cause the person to relapse. That is why professional treatment to address these psychological stressors is such an important aspect of the individual's recovery.

After having discontinued use of drugs or alcohol, research has shown that an addict's brain changes the ways it functions and responds to situations. This is yet another reason it is vital to seek professional help at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center in Shawnee, KS., instead of trying to stop on one's own. There is so much for an addict to overcome to achieve sobriety. It is no easy task, even with help. Seeking help at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Shawnee, KS. is an addict's best bet for a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. If you or someone you know is ready for a new life free of drugs and alcohol, find out what treatment options are available at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Shawnee. No time is better than the present to end the cycle of addiction and all of the destruction that it creates. Help is waiting for you or someone you love today.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Shawnee, Kansas Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are 3 local Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Programs in Shawnee, Kansas. We have also provided 17 additional Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Centers that are closest geographically to Shawnee:

Dreier and Associates Inc Shawnee, KS
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Johnson County Mental Health Center Shawnee, KS
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Mirror Inc Shawnee, KS
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Mainstream Kansas City Inc Bonner Springs, KS 3.5 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Accredited Addiction Recovery Services Merriam, KS 3.9 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
A Connecting Pointe LLC Lenexa, KS 4.1 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Clinical Associates Lenexa, KS 4.1 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Eileen Nevers Lenexa, KS 4.1 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
E Eileen Nevers Lenexa, KS 4.3 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Clinical Associates PA Overland Park, KS 4.8 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Mill Creek Outpatient Services Leawood, KS 5.2 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Affordable Treatment Program Lenexa, KS 5.2 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Accredited Recovery Services Mission, KS 5.2 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Advance Recovery Services Mission, KS 5.2 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Chautauqua Counseling Center Mission, KS 5.2 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Farm Tansitions Kansas City Kansas City, KS 5.6 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Great Meating Is On For Kansas City, KS 5.6 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Kansas City Metro Methadone Program Kansas City, KS 5.6 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kansas City Treatment Center Kansas City, KS 5.6 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Shawnee Mission Medical Center Mission, KS 5.9 miles from Shawnee
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Both new and experienced heroin users risk overdosing on heroin because it is impossible for them to know the purity of the heroin they are using.

Current employment status is also highly correlated with rates of illegal drug use. An estimated 17.1 percent of unemployed adults aged 18 or older were current illegal drug users in 2001 compared with 6.9 percent of those employed full time and 9.1 percent of those employed part time.

In 2005, adults with MDE in the past year were more likely than those without MDE to have used an illegal drug in the past year (26.8 vs. 12.7 percent). A similar pattern was observed for specific types of past year illegal drug use, such as marijuana, cocaine, heroin, hallucinogens, inhalants, and the nonmedical use of prescription-type psychotherapeutics.

This category includes nonmedical use of any prescription-type pain reliever, tranquilizer, stimulant, or sedative; it also includes methamphetamines. This category does not include over-the-counter substances.

According to the most recent studies that were conducted by the Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), fourteen of the top twenty most abused controlled substances in the United States, are reported to be prescription drugs. Benzodiazepines, such as Xanax rank highest on the list, and are closely followed by the opiates or painkillers.

Symptoms of withdrawal for long-term marijuana users begin within about 1 day following abstinence, peak at 2-3 days, and subside within 1 or 2 weeks following drug cessation.


Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Shawnee:

Hope Lutheran Church Room 101
6308 Quivira Road
"New Perspectives"
Shawnee, Kansas

Meeting Days and Times
Tuesdays and Thursday, 7:00PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Shawnee, Kansas as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Shawnee, Kansas. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Shawnee, Kansas.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
81%
15%
4%
Marijuana use in Shawnee, Kansas.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
76%
24%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
97%
2%
Perception of Alcohol in Shawnee, Kansas.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
2%
90%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
6%
59%
25%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Shawnee, Kansas?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
9%
16%
3%
10%
2%
2%
45%
1%
2%
10%
Most common first drug experience in Shawnee, Kansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
23%
6%
3%
6%
2%
4%
12%
4%
7%
4%
22%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Shawnee, Kansas schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Shawnee, Kansas under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
95%
2%
Have you ever gone to school in Shawnee, Kansas under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
16%
80%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Shawnee, Kansas?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
5%
2%
5%
2%
4%
15%
5%
12%
9%
11%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
1%
61%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
48%
52%
Surveys updated monthly.

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