




Bal Harbour, Florida
Bal Harbour, FL Profile
Bal Harbour, FL, population 3,305 , is located
in Florida's Miami-Dade county,
about 8.4 miles from Hollywood and 9.1 miles from Miami.
In the 90's the population of Bal Harbour has grown by about 9%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Bal Harbour has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Bal Harbour area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Bal Harbour Statistics
Bal Harbour Gender Information
Males in Bal Harbour: 1,425 (43%)
Females in Bal Harbour: 1,880 (57%)
As % of Population in Bal Harbour
Race Diversity in Bal Harbour
White: 94%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Bal Harbour
Age Diversity in Bal Harbour
Median Age in Bal Harbour: 55.2 (Males in Bal Harbour: 52.5, Females in Bal Harbour: 57.3)
Bal Harbour Males Under 20: 5%
Bal Harbour Females Under 20: 5%
Bal Harbour Males 20 to 40: 10%
Bal Harbour Females 20 to 40: 12%
Bal Harbour Males 40 to 60: 11%
Bal Harbour Females 40 to 60: 13%
Bal Harbour Males Over 60: 17%
Bal Harbour Females Over 60: 27%
Economics in Bal Harbour
Bal Harbour Household Average Size: 1.73 people
Bal Harbour Median Household Income: $ 47,148
Bal Harbour Median Value of Homes: $ 400,000
Law Enforcement in Bal Harbour
Reported crimes in the Bal Harbour area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 2
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 60
Burglary: 3
Larceny-theft: 63
Motor vehicle theft: 11
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,294
Bal Harbour Location Information
Elevation: 6 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bal Harbour
Bay Harbor Islands 0.4 Miles
Surfside 0.9 Miles
Indian Creek 1.1 Miles
Biscayne Park 3.4 Miles
North Bay Village 3.6 Miles
North Miami Beach 3.6 Miles
North Miami 3.7 Miles
Sunny Isles Beach 4.1 Miles
Ojus 4.2 Miles
Aventura 4.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bal Harbour
(Population 100,000+)
Hollywood 8.4 Miles
Miami 9.1 Miles
Hialeah 9.7 Miles
Pembroke Pines 9.8 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 16.0 Miles
Coral Springs 27.7 Miles
Cape Coral 122.2 Miles
Orlando 198.6 Miles
Tampa 202.2 Miles
St Petersburg 204.2 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
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.
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