




Brooksville, Florida
Brooksville, FL Profile
Brooksville, FL, population 7,264 , is located
in Florida's Hernando county,
about 42.3 miles from Tampa and 47.9 miles from Clearwater.
In the 90's the population of Brooksville has declined by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Brooksville has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Brooksville area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Brooksville Statistics
Brooksville Gender Information
Males in Brooksville: 3,232 (44%)
Females in Brooksville: 4,032 (56%)
As % of Population in Brooksville
Race Diversity in Brooksville
White: 75%
African American: 21%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Brooksville
Age Diversity in Brooksville
Median Age in Brooksville: 43.5 (Males in Brooksville: 41.1, Females in Brooksville: 45.7)
Brooksville Males Under 20: 12%
Brooksville Females Under 20: 13%
Brooksville Males 20 to 40: 10%
Brooksville Females 20 to 40: 12%
Brooksville Males 40 to 60: 10%
Brooksville Females 40 to 60: 11%
Brooksville Males Over 60: 13%
Brooksville Females Over 60: 21%
Economics in Brooksville
Brooksville Household Average Size: 2.14 people
Brooksville Median Household Income: $ 25,489
Brooksville Median Value of Homes: $ 38,700
Law Enforcement in Brooksville
Reported crimes in the Brooksville area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 1
Robbery: 29
Aggravated assault: 104
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,790
Burglary: 109
Larceny-theft: 511
Motor vehicle theft: 19
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 8,534
Brooksville Location Information
Elevation: 209 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Brooksville
Brooksville">North Brooksville 1.7 Miles
Brooksville">South Brooksville 1.9 Miles
Spring Hill 3.8 Miles
Lake Lindsey 5.7 Miles
Hill 'n Dale 5.9 Miles
Brookridge 6.3 Miles
Spring Lake 6.7 Miles
Masaryktown 8.9 Miles
Nobleton 9.8 Miles
Istachatta 9.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Brooksville
(Population 100,000+)
Tampa 42.3 Miles
Clearwater 47.9 Miles
St Petersburg 57.1 Miles
Orlando 61.3 Miles
Jacksonville 130.6 Miles
Cape Coral 140.4 Miles
Tallahassee 173.0 Miles
Coral Springs 204.6 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 217.6 Miles
Pembroke Pines 221.0 Miles
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Facts
The most striking data about cocaine use is the stable level of hardcore chronic users. This number has hovered between 3.3 and 3.5 million since 1989, while the number of casual users decreased by more than 50% in the same time period. About 22.5 million Americans aged 12 or older in 2004 were classified with past year substance dependence or abuse (9.4% of the population), about the same number as in 2002 and 2003. Of these, 3.4 million were classified with dependence on or abuse of both alcohol and illicit drugs, 3.9 million were dependent on or abused illicit drugs but not alcohol, and 15.2 million were dependent on or abused alcohol but not illicit drugs. Prescription amphetamines have been used for short periods of time in weight-control programs to suppress appetite and to treat narcolepsy. They were used as vasoconstrictors in inhalant therapy to shrink nasal mucous membranes in such conditions as nasal allergies and asthma; now such inhalants have been banned because of their toxicity. For unknown reasons, amphetamines have a paradoxically calming effect on some hyperactive children, but the use of these drugs to treat such children has been controversial. Adolescent drug abuse is a complex interaction of multiple factors such as family structure and relationships, school success, peers, community, genetics, and psychological well-being. For PSCs and other school personnel to support and intervene in student substance abuse, they must have a knowledge base relating to its warning signs. It is important to note that some cues may be strong indictors of substance abuse; however, the presence of one symptom does not necessarily indicate that a student is abusing substances. Therefore, if PSCs observe potential symptoms of substance abuse, they should communicate their perceptions to the student and receive clarification concerning their interpretations before proceeding. For example, a PSC may observe that a student is exhibiting a pattern of inconsistent academic performance, absenteeism, and moodiness. If these behaviors are atypical for the student, the PSC may be warranted in approaching the student about his or her observations. First, the PSC may simply identify his or her perceptions concerning the changes in behavior. Next, the PSC may ask an open-ended question eliciting the student to discuss his or her current life situation (i.e., How are things going for you?). Nevertheless, having a knowledge base of the symptomology of substance abuse is necessary in supporting adolescents who may be abusing substances. The literature identifies numerous factors that may be related to adolescent substance abuse. These behavioral cues are not specific to adolescent heroin abuse; but rather to adolescent substance abuse in general. Additionally, these potential indicators may be signs of other kinds of difficulties. Nevertheless, having an understanding of substance abuse symptomology is paramount in intervening as early as possible for the student's benefit. The warning signs of adolescent substance abuse presented are organized by family characteristics, psychological cues, and educational indicators. These observable potential indicators are intended to provide introductory information for PSCs, enabling them to intervene appropriately in cases of suspected substance abuse. PSCs and other school personnel may begin to identify student substance abuse that might otherwise go unseen by observing, listening, and interacting with their students. It is common for students who are abusing substances to deny their use and be "resistant"; therefore, PSCs need to utilize therapeutic approaches that appropriately address adolescent resistance. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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".
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