




Bithlo, Florida
Bithlo, FL Profile
Bithlo, FL, population 4,626 , is located
in Florida's Orange county,
about 16.6 miles from Orlando and 92.5 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Bithlo has declined by about 4%.
Bithlo Statistics
Bithlo Gender Information
Males in Bithlo: 2,388 (52%)
Females in Bithlo: 2,238 (48%)
As % of Population in Bithlo
Race Diversity in Bithlo
White: 93%
African American: 1%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Bithlo
Age Diversity in Bithlo
Median Age in Bithlo: 34.0 (Males in Bithlo: 34.6, Females in Bithlo: 33.5)
Bithlo Males Under 20: 16%
Bithlo Females Under 20: 15%
Bithlo Males 20 to 40: 15%
Bithlo Females 20 to 40: 14%
Bithlo Males 40 to 60: 14%
Bithlo Females 40 to 60: 13%
Bithlo Males Over 60: 6%
Bithlo Females Over 60: 6%
Economics in Bithlo
Bithlo Household Average Size: 2.8 people
Bithlo Median Household Income: $ 34,530
Bithlo Median Value of Homes: $ 54,000
Bithlo Location Information
Elevation: 68 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Bithlo
Wedgefield 5.0 Miles
Christmas 5.5 Miles
Chuluota 6.1 Miles
Oviedo 10.1 Miles
Union Park 11.0 Miles
Goldenrod 11.7 Miles
Azalea Park 11.8 Miles
Geneva 12.8 Miles
Lake Hart 13.9 Miles
Conway 14.1 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Bithlo
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 16.6 Miles
Tampa 92.5 Miles
St Petersburg 110.2 Miles
Clearwater 110.9 Miles
Jacksonville 127.3 Miles
Cape Coral 147.2 Miles
Coral Springs 166.1 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 178.3 Miles
Pembroke Pines 184.6 Miles
Hollywood 185.5 Miles
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Facts
The depression and despair that follow an end of long-term cocaine use may occur because of conditions in the user's life. When addicts stop using drugs, they must face the shambles of their lives—the destruction of their families, loss of jobs, financial ruin, poor health, injured relationships, and low self-esteem. Addicts may feel that they have entered a state of crisis. During withdrawal, the craving for cocaine may be caused by their desperate wish to feel better. As a result, cocaine users who receive treatment only as outpatients may suffer from more intense depression during withdrawal. Inpatients may feel more protected from the difficult conditions of their lives while living in a treatment center. "Ice" currently sells for $12,000 to $16,000 per pound at the wholesale level. Child welfare work is being redefined by methamphetamine. With expanding scope of use across the United States, methamphetamine use and production is bringing new challenges to the child welfare system. Practitioners must be armed with the skills and knowledge to not only keep children and families safe, but also keep themselves safe. Workers must be provided the necessary tools to competently perform their work and tackle this multifaceted problem. Methamphetamine has direct implications for all aspects of child welfare work, including assessment, treatment, substitute care, and policy. Attention must be given to this growing social problem to ensure the safety of children and families, and the workers who seek to help them. There is a danger in our current culture of prevalent advertising that makes certain products desirable to vulnerable sections of the population. An example of this would be the marketing of energy drinks to young people. Advertisers are selling these products (drinks like Red Bull, Monster and Amp) to the youth population, who are easily influenced by what they see in the media. Companies sell these drinks by pushing them on students who are stressed out from the demands of school. However, younger and younger individuals are drinking these products after seeing their older siblings or friends consume them. This creates a dangerous usage of stimulant-filled drinks by a group of individuals who aren’t old enough to make educated decisions about what they are putting in their bodies. Students younger than high school age should not have such easy access to energy drinks. What Ingredients Are in Energy Drinks: Energy drinks usually include a high caffeine content (through the chemical found in guarana plants) and chemicals like methylxanthines, ginseng, maltodextrin and creatine. The average 8-ounce can contains around 80 mg of caffeine (the equivalent of one cup of coffee.) People use energy drinks for desired effects of increased energy and mental alertness. However, there are some negative side effects that include nervousness, irritability, sleeplessness, increased urination, abnormal heart rhythms, decreased bone levels, and stomach upset. According to a “New York Times” article in May 2008, energy drinks have even led to seizures that require emergency room visits. France even banned Red Bull in 2001 after a young basketball player died after drinking four cans. |
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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.
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