




Cocoa, Florida
Cocoa, FL Profile
Cocoa, FL, population 16,412 , is located
in Florida's Brevard county,
about 40.2 miles from Orlando and 109.0 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Cocoa has declined by about 7%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Cocoa area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Cocoa Statistics
Cocoa Gender Information
Males in Cocoa: 7,797 (48%)
Females in Cocoa: 8,615 (52%)
As % of Population in Cocoa
Race Diversity in Cocoa
White: 62%
African American: 32%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Cocoa
Age Diversity in Cocoa
Median Age in Cocoa: 36.4 (Males in Cocoa: 35.6, Females in Cocoa: 37.3)
Cocoa Males Under 20: 15%
Cocoa Females Under 20: 14%
Cocoa Males 20 to 40: 13%
Cocoa Females 20 to 40: 14%
Cocoa Males 40 to 60: 12%
Cocoa Females 40 to 60: 13%
Cocoa Males Over 60: 8%
Cocoa Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Cocoa
Cocoa Household Average Size: 2.35 people
Cocoa Median Household Income: $ 27,062
Cocoa Median Value of Homes: $ 64,000
Law Enforcement in Cocoa
Reported crimes in the Cocoa area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 41
Robbery: 92
Aggravated assault: 308
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 2,646
Burglary: 365
Larceny-theft: 851
Motor vehicle theft: 86
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 7,795
Cocoa Location Information
Elevation: 39 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 2.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Cocoa
Rockledge 2.6 Miles
Sharpes 3.4 Miles
Port St John 6.9 Miles
Cape Canaveral 8.5 Miles
Cocoa Beach"> Cocoa Beach 9.4 Miles
Merritt Island 11.4 Miles
Palm Shores 15.0 Miles
South Patrick Shores 15.1 Miles
Titusville 16.1 Miles
Satellite Beach 17.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Cocoa
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 40.2 Miles
Tampa 109.0 Miles
St Petersburg 125.6 Miles
Clearwater 128.8 Miles
Jacksonville 145.4 Miles
Cape Coral 146.3 Miles
Coral Springs 149.1 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 160.9 Miles
Pembroke Pines 167.9 Miles
Hollywood 168.3 Miles
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Facts
A person who has several alcoholic drinks a night may find that he or she has to drink increasing quantities to achieve the effects obtained from the original amount. An alcoholic can appear normal at blood alcohol concentrations (BACs) that would make a social drinker pass out. That person's body has developed tolerance to alcohol's effects. PCC, a common by-product of PCP's illicit manufacture (sometimes accounting for 10–25% of the mixture), causes abdominal cramps, diarrhea, and in sufficient doses, coma. PCC is an unstable compound, degrading to piperidine. Contaminated batches of PCP can sometimes be recognized by a strong fishy odor. When heated, as when it is smoked and inhaled, PCC liberates hydrogen cyanide, so cyanide poisoning in PCP smokers is also a strong possibility. Sooner or later most drug abusers lose their jobs. They may be able to hide their addiction for a while. But eventually, because they are more interested in getting high than being productive, their performance on the job deteriorates. They arrive late and leave early and sometimes skip work altogether. They miss deadlines, make mistakes from not paying attention or using poor judgment, and are generally less efficient. They may even cause injuries to themselves or others because of their carelessness. Despite repeated warnings from their supervisors and coworkers, nothing improves. Except in unusual cases, they eventually get fired. Men accounted for 72 percent of the excessive drinking deaths in 2001, and those 21 and younger made up 6 percent of the death toll. |
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.
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.
Withdrawal
Withdrawal is what happens when a person who is addicted to drugs or alcohol discontinues use. There are numerous symptoms that take place both physically and emotionally when an addicted individual stops using. Withdrawal can last a few days to a few weeks and may include nausea or vomiting, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety. Keep in mind; this only occurs if a person has regular, heavy use of a drug or alcohol. Withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable without professional help. Treatment for withdrawal from alcohol or drugs may require a medical professional to be present. Drug and alcohol rehabilitation is often the best way to overcome withdrawal and its symptoms as well as recovery from drug addiction.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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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