




Crestview, Florida
Crestview, FL Profile
Crestview, FL, population 14,766 , is located
in Florida's Okaloosa county,
about 87.7 miles from Mobile and 112.1 miles from Montgomery.
In the 90's the population of Crestview has grown by about 49%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Crestview has been growing at an annual rate of 2.2 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Crestview area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Crestview Statistics
Crestview Gender Information
Males in Crestview: 7,132 (48%)
Females in Crestview: 7,634 (52%)
As % of Population in Crestview
Race Diversity in Crestview
White: 75%
African American: 18%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Crestview
Age Diversity in Crestview
Median Age in Crestview: 33.1 (Males in Crestview: 32.4, Females in Crestview: 33.9)
Crestview Males Under 20: 16%
Crestview Females Under 20: 16%
Crestview Males 20 to 40: 15%
Crestview Females 20 to 40: 15%
Crestview Males 40 to 60: 11%
Crestview Females 40 to 60: 11%
Crestview Males Over 60: 6%
Crestview Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Crestview
Crestview Household Average Size: 2.64 people
Crestview Median Household Income: $ 33,122
Crestview Median Value of Homes: $ 79,300
Law Enforcement in Crestview
Reported crimes in the Crestview area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 15
Aggravated assault: 42
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 384
Burglary: 124
Larceny-theft: 439
Motor vehicle theft: 18
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,716
Crestview Location Information
Elevation: 236 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Crestview
Laurel Hill 15.5 Miles
Niceville 17.8 Miles
Valparaiso 18.0 Miles
Wright 21.6 Miles
Lockhart 21.6 Miles
Paxton 21.8 Miles
Shalimar 21.9 Miles
Florala 22.1 Miles
Lake Lorraine 22.2 Miles
Ocean City 22.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Crestview
(Population 100,000+)
Mobile 87.7 Miles
Montgomery 112.1 Miles
Tallahassee 138.1 Miles
Columbus 150.0 Miles
Birmingham 191.3 Miles
New Orleans 216.5 Miles
Metairie 220.4 Miles
Jackson 238.1 Miles
Atlanta 242.8 Miles
Baton Rouge 273.7 Miles
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Facts
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism’s (NIAAA’s) 2001–2002 National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC), which is one of the largest comorbidity studies ever conducted, included extensive questions about alcohol and tobacco use. NESARC data confirmed the widespread use of alcohol with tobacco: Approximately 46 million adults used both alcohol and tobacco in the past year, and approximately 6.2 million adults reported both an AUD and dependence on nicotine. A drug causes dependence if it produces some effect that makes the user want to use the drug again and thus try to get more of it. Such a drug sets off a chemical action in the brain that alters the user's thinking, feelings, and activities in a way that is usually (but not always) experienced as pleasurable or rewarding. The user wants to have that experience again, so the act of taking the drug is reinforced. Thus the drug is called a reinforcer. A drug must have a reinforcing effect if it is to become addictive, but it is important to recognize that reinforcement is not the same as addiction. Reinforcement is an essential mechanism for survival, learning, and adaptation. Drinking water because we are thirsty, eating food because we are hungry, and escaping so as to avoid harm are all types of reinforcement by natural and necessary behaviors. Addictive drugs, although they produce a reinforcing effect, serve no necessary biological function. Agonist = a compound that will bind to a receptor to form a complex which elicits a full pharmacological response, peculiar to the nature of the receptor involved. Addiction and the Family Role 2, The Hero. The Hero is the one who needs to make the family, and role players, look good. They ignore the problem and present things in a positive manner as if the roles within the family did not exist. The Hero is the perfectionist. If they overcome this role they can play an important part in the addiction recovery process. The underlying feelings are fear, guilt, and shame. |
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.
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".
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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