



Altamonte Springs, Florida
Altamonte Springs, FL Profile
Altamonte Springs, FL, population 41,200 , is located
in Florida's Seminole county,
about 8.5 miles from Orlando and 82.9 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Altamonte Springs has grown by about 18%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Altamonte Springs has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Altamonte Springs area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Altamonte Springs Statistics
Altamonte Springs Gender Information
Males in Altamonte Springs: 19,813 (48%)
Females in Altamonte Springs: 21,387 (52%)
As % of Population in Altamonte Springs
Race Diversity in Altamonte Springs
White: 79%
African American: 10%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 8%
As % of Population in Altamonte Springs
Age Diversity in Altamonte Springs
Median Age in Altamonte Springs: 33.8 (Males in Altamonte Springs: 32.4, Females in Altamonte Springs: 35.4)
Altamonte Springs Males Under 20: 12%
Altamonte Springs Females Under 20: 11%
Altamonte Springs Males 20 to 40: 19%
Altamonte Springs Females 20 to 40: 19%
Altamonte Springs Males 40 to 60: 12%
Altamonte Springs Females 40 to 60: 14%
Altamonte Springs Males Over 60: 6%
Altamonte Springs Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Altamonte Springs
Altamonte Springs Household Average Size: 2.17 people
Altamonte Springs Median Household Income: $ 41,578
Altamonte Springs Median Value of Homes: $ 101,500
Law Enforcement in Altamonte Springs
Reported crimes in the Altamonte Springs area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 4
Forcible rape: 16
Robbery: 46
Aggravated assault: 83
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 357
Burglary: 291
Larceny-theft: 1,290
Motor vehicle theft: 192
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,249
Altamonte Springs Location Information
Elevation: 87 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Altamonte Springs
Fern Park 1.2 Miles
Maitland 2.3 Miles
Casselberry 2.6 Miles
Forest City 3.2 Miles
Eatonville 3.3 Miles
Longwood 3.3 Miles
Winter Springs 4.4 Miles
Wekiwa Springs 4.5 Miles
Winter Park 4.5 Miles
Fairview Shores 5.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Altamonte Springs
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 8.5 Miles
Tampa 82.9 Miles
Clearwater 99.7 Miles
St Petersburg 101.0 Miles
Jacksonville 116.9 Miles
Cape Coral 149.5 Miles
Coral Springs 178.4 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 191.0 Miles
Pembroke Pines 196.8 Miles
Hollywood 197.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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