




Belleair, Florida
Belleair, FL Profile
Belleair, FL, population 4,067 , is located
in Florida's Pinellas county,
about 2.1 miles from Clearwater and 13.8 miles from St Petersburg.
In the 90's the population of Belleair has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Belleair has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Belleair area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Belleair Statistics
Belleair Gender Information
Males in Belleair: 1,865 (46%)
Females in Belleair: 2,202 (54%)
As % of Population in Belleair
Race Diversity in Belleair
White: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Belleair
Age Diversity in Belleair
Median Age in Belleair: 52.7 (Males in Belleair: 50.8, Females in Belleair: 54.4)
Belleair Males Under 20: 9%
Belleair Females Under 20: 8%
Belleair Males 20 to 40: 7%
Belleair Females 20 to 40: 8%
Belleair Males 40 to 60: 13%
Belleair Females 40 to 60: 16%
Belleair Males Over 60: 16%
Belleair Females Over 60: 23%
Economics in Belleair
Belleair Household Average Size: 2.04 people
Belleair Median Household Income: $ 63,267
Belleair Median Value of Homes: $ 179,400
Law Enforcement in Belleair
Reported crimes in the Belleair area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 1
Aggravated assault: 1
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 48
Burglary: 12
Larceny-theft: 23
Motor vehicle theft: 2
Arson: 1
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 888
Belleair Location Information
Elevation: 49 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.0 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Belleair
Belleair Bluffs"> Belleair Bluffs 1.2 Miles
Clearwater 2.1 Miles
Largo 2.2 Miles
Harbor Bluffs 2.2 Miles
Belleair Beach"> Belleair Beach 2.4 Miles
Ridgecrest 2.7 Miles
Belleair Shore"> Belleair Shore 2.7 Miles
Indian Rocks Beach 5.0 Miles
Indian Shores 5.7 Miles
South Highpoint 5.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Belleair
(Population 100,000+)
Clearwater 2.1 Miles
St Petersburg 13.8 Miles
Tampa 21.3 Miles
Orlando 96.4 Miles
Cape Coral 108.6 Miles
Jacksonville 179.7 Miles
Coral Springs 194.0 Miles
Tallahassee 194.6 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 206.5 Miles
Pembroke Pines 207.9 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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