




Chiefland, Florida
Chiefland, FL Profile
Chiefland, FL, population 1,993 , is located
in Florida's Levy county,
about 93.4 miles from Jacksonville and 104.4 miles from Clearwater.
In the 90's the population of Chiefland has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Chiefland has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Chiefland area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Chiefland Statistics
Chiefland Gender Information
Males in Chiefland: 884 (44%)
Females in Chiefland: 1,109 (56%)
As % of Population in Chiefland
Race Diversity in Chiefland
White: 60%
African American: 34%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Chiefland
Age Diversity in Chiefland
Median Age in Chiefland: 34.2 (Males in Chiefland: 32.0, Females in Chiefland: 35.3)
Chiefland Males Under 20: 17%
Chiefland Females Under 20: 17%
Chiefland Males 20 to 40: 10%
Chiefland Females 20 to 40: 14%
Chiefland Males 40 to 60: 9%
Chiefland Females 40 to 60: 12%
Chiefland Males Over 60: 8%
Chiefland Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Chiefland
Chiefland Household Average Size: 2.45 people
Chiefland Median Household Income: $ 17,331
Chiefland Median Value of Homes: $ 50,100
Law Enforcement in Chiefland
Reported crimes in the Chiefland area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 3
Aggravated assault: 28
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,642
Burglary: 38
Larceny-theft: 210
Motor vehicle theft: 7
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 12,313
Chiefland Location Information
Elevation: 38 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Chiefland
Manattee Road 4.2 Miles
Andrews 4.7 Miles
Fanning Springs 9.0 Miles
Trenton 9.9 Miles
Otter Creek 11.7 Miles
Bronson 13.2 Miles
East Bronson 13.6 Miles
Newberry 19.3 Miles
Cross City 19.4 Miles
Bell 19.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Chiefland
(Population 100,000+)
Jacksonville 93.4 Miles
Clearwater 104.4 Miles
Tallahassee 108.1 Miles
Tampa 108.4 Miles
Orlando 110.5 Miles
St Petersburg 118.4 Miles
Savannah 208.5 Miles
Cape Coral 209.0 Miles
Columbus 242.0 Miles
Coral Springs 272.3 Miles
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Facts
In the United States, marijuana is a drug preferred by young people; the rate of marijuana use is therefore followed among schoolchildren to estimate changing trends. Survey responses of highschool students, concerning marijuana, show very wide variations. Overall, 3 to 17 percent (median 12%) reported at least a single use of marijuana during the preceding thirty days. Such use is relatively low compared with that of smoking at least one cigarette, 9 to 37 percent (median 31%), or having at least one drink of alcohol, 28 to 64 percent (median 54%). Thus, it would appear that marijuana is not nearly as widely used as two of our three national drugs. Although this data indicates a trend toward decreased use of and greater concern about marijuana compared with nicotine and alcohol, this pattern has not held long enough to establish a true trend; it may be simply a minor blip. Illegal drugs aren't good for anyone, but they are particularly bad for a kid or teen whose body is still growing. Illegal drugs can damage the brain, heart, and other important organs. Cocaine, for instance, can cause a heart attack -even in a kid or teen. During the Cold War era, the most dramatic change was the sudden and complete eradication of opium in China. Under a powerful communist state, perfect prohibition works and produces a major change in the opium trade, eliminating the source of some 85 percent of prewar world supply. This extraordinary event has, however, no real lesson for capitalist democracies struggling with the problem of drug abuse. To extract some tenuous policy prescription from the Chinese Revolution would serve to trivialize a major historical event. Drug Interactions. The effects of many medications are strengthened by alcohol, while others are inhibited. Of particular importance is its reinforcing effect on antianxiety drugs, sedatives, antidepressants, and antipsychotic medications. Alcohol also interacts with many drugs used by diabetics. It interferes with drugs that prevent seizures or blood clotting. It increases the risk for gastrointestinal bleeding in people taking aspirin or other nonsteroidal inflammatory drugs including ibuprofen and naproxen. In other words, taking almost any medication should preclude drinking alcohol. |
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.
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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