




Babson Park, Florida
Babson Park, FL Profile
Babson Park, FL, population 1,182 , is located
in Florida's Polk county,
about 49.6 miles from Orlando and 57.8 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Babson Park has grown by about 5%.
Babson Park Statistics
Babson Park Gender Information
Males in Babson Park: 603 (51%)
Females in Babson Park: 579 (49%)
As % of Population in Babson Park
Race Diversity in Babson Park
White: 78%
African American: 17%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Babson Park
Age Diversity in Babson Park
Median Age in Babson Park: 29.7 (Males in Babson Park: 27.9, Females in Babson Park: 31.3)
Babson Park Males Under 20: 17%
Babson Park Females Under 20: 16%
Babson Park Males 20 to 40: 16%
Babson Park Females 20 to 40: 14%
Babson Park Males 40 to 60: 11%
Babson Park Females 40 to 60: 11%
Babson Park Males Over 60: 7%
Babson Park Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Babson Park
Babson Park Household Average Size: 2.81 people
Babson Park Median Household Income: $ 28,487
Babson Park Median Value of Homes: $ 65,900
Babson Park Location Information
Elevation: 156 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Babson Park
Hillcrest Heights 0.9 Miles
Highland Park 3.3 Miles
Crooked Lake Park 3.8 Miles
Frostproof 6.0 Miles
Lake Wales 6.2 Miles
Waverly 11.6 Miles
Dundee 14.5 Miles
Wahneta 15.0 Miles
Cypress Gardens 15.2 Miles
Lake Hamilton 16.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Babson Park
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 49.6 Miles
Tampa 57.8 Miles
St Petersburg 70.9 Miles
Clearwater 78.7 Miles
Cape Coral 91.6 Miles
Coral Springs 132.7 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 145.6 Miles
Pembroke Pines 149.7 Miles
Hollywood 151.7 Miles
Hialeah 156.7 Miles
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Facts
Hyperthermia (elevated body temperature) and convulsions occur with methamphetamine and cocaine overdoses, and if not treated immediately, can result in death. Methamphetamine use, production, and distribution are regulated under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA). Production, possession, trafficking for the purpose of trafficking/exportation, and importation/exportation (with certain exceptions) are illegal in Canada. First Use: First use, or "initiation," of drug use of prescription painkillers is a disturbing trend. In 2007, of the 2.7 million people, aged 12 and older using a drug for the first time, 60.1 percent were under the age of 18 when they first used. Of the same number, 30.6 of those were medications that can be found in a medicine cabinet, including pain killers and sedatives. When a pregnant woman is addicted to drugs, her baby can also become addicted while still inside the womb. As a newborn, the baby then suffers painful withdrawal symptoms, just as an adult going through withdrawal does. Newborns that have been exposed to drugs in utero, or in the mother's womb, experience other problems as well. Those whose mothers smoked marijuana, for example, often have low birth weight, which makes it difficult for them to stay healthy and grow, tremors, and vision problems. Those exposed to narcotics suffer from such disorders as diarrhea, vomiting, sweating, hiccups, rapid breathing, and high-pitched crying. About 30 percent of women infected with the AIDS virus will pass the virus on to the fetus, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. That was the case for Mary, a former heroin addict, who has been straight for seven years. But when she was on drugs, she contracted HIV from a dirty needle. Her third child, now age two, was born with AIDS. "I watch my baby getting sicker every day," Mary says. "I wake up every day knowing that I didn't just mess up my life, but that I poisoned my baby. I cry every day for her." Most babies with AIDS do not live much past childhood. But most drug-exposed babies do. And as these children grow up, they often have disabilities, sometimes for the rest of their lives. These disabilities can by physical, such as breathing and digestive problems, slow reflexes, and poor coordination; mental, such as being slow learners; emotional, such as rarely smiling or laughing; and social, such as having trouble making friends. |
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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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