



Belleair Beach, Florida
Belleair Beach, FL Profile
Belleair Beach, FL, population 1,751 , is located
in Florida's Pinellas county,
about 4.0 miles from Clearwater and 14.5 miles from St Petersburg.
In the 90's the population of Belleair Beach has declined by about 15%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Belleair Beach has been declining at an annual rate of 2.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Belleair Beach area were lower than Florida's average.
Belleair Beach Statistics
Belleair Beach Gender Information
Males in Belleair Beach: 880 (50%)
Females in Belleair Beach: 871 (50%)
As % of Population in Belleair Beach
Race Diversity in Belleair Beach
White: 97%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Belleair Beach
Age Diversity in Belleair Beach
Median Age in Belleair Beach: 52.4 (Males in Belleair Beach: 52.2, Females in Belleair Beach: 52.5)
Belleair Beach Males Under 20: 8%
Belleair Beach Females Under 20: 6%
Belleair Beach Males 20 to 40: 8%
Belleair Beach Females 20 to 40: 7%
Belleair Beach Males 40 to 60: 18%
Belleair Beach Females 40 to 60: 19%
Belleair Beach Males Over 60: 17%
Belleair Beach Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Belleair Beach
Belleair Beach Household Average Size: 2.12 people
Belleair Beach Median Household Income: $ 63,529
Belleair Beach Median Value of Homes: $ 238,000
Law Enforcement in Belleair Beach
Reported crimes in the Belleair Beach area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 0
Aggravated assault: 0
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: N/A
Burglary: 14
Larceny-theft: 15
Motor vehicle theft: 0
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,743
Belleair Beach Location Information
Elevation: 4 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Belleair Beach
Belleair Shore 0.5 Miles
Harbor Bluffs 1.3 Miles
Belleair Bluffs 1.6 Miles
Belleair 2.4 Miles
Ridgecrest 3.0 Miles
Indian Rocks Beach 3.3 Miles
Largo 3.5 Miles
Clearwater 4.0 Miles
Indian Shores 4.2 Miles
Seminole 6.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Belleair Beach
(Population 100,000+)
Clearwater 4.0 Miles
St Petersburg 14.5 Miles
Tampa 23.6 Miles
Orlando 98.8 Miles
Cape Coral 109.0 Miles
Jacksonville 181.4 Miles
Tallahassee 194.4 Miles
Coral Springs 195.3 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 207.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 209.1 Miles
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Facts
Research has shown that the key risk periods for drug abuse are during major transitions in children’s lives. The first big transition for children is when they leave the security of the family and enter school. Later, when they advance from elementary school to middle school, they often experience new academic and social situations, such as learning to get along with a wider group of peers. It is at this stage—early adolescence—that children are likely to encounter drugs for the first time. Some states regulate inhalant sales tightly at the retail level. Minnesota, for instance, requires businesses to post signs stating the illegality of selling butane or butane lighters to minors. Minnesota also prohibits selling general inhalable compounds to minors, and it prohibits minors'use and possession of them for intoxification. In Massachusetts, retailers must ask minors for identification before selling them glue or cement that contains a solvent that can release toxic vapors. Also, the products must contain oil of mustard or a similar deterrent against inhalation. Young Massachusetts inhalant purchasers must also legibly write their name and address in a bound register, which the retailer must make available to police and keep for at least six months after the final entry. Drug Dependence: Drug dependence is a compelling need to continue taking a mind-altering drug to induce pleasure or to relieve anxiety and tension and avoid discomfort. Drug dependence is caused by a combination of biologic and psychologic factors. Drugs that cause dependence may produce euphoria, feelings of increased mental and physical ability, and altered sense perceptions. In some instances, if the victim of the drunk driving offense agrees to settle their damages directly with the offender, a civil compromise can be reached. This would require that the offender pay the victim in exchange for a reduced sentence or no sentence at all. It is also preferable for the offender to mitigate, or lessen their level of liability or appearance of guilt. In doing so, the defendant would be able to successfully argue that the crime is deserving of only a misdemeanor conviction as opposed to a felony, saving a lifetime of headaches in the process. Employers and landlords routinely access criminal records. When a felony conviction is discovered, refusal of employment or housing is probable. With misdemeanor offenses, there is usually no need for a grand jury to convene and investigate DUI charges. Also, the offender does not lose some of his or her rights, such as being allowed to serve on a jury, vote, or practice certain professions. |
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.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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.
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