




Destin, Florida
Destin, FL Profile
Destin, FL, population 11,119 , is located
in Florida's Okaloosa county,
about 94.5 miles from Mobile and 132.2 miles from Tallahassee.
In the 90's the population of Destin has grown by about 38%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Destin has been growing at an annual rate of 1.8 percent.
Destin Statistics
Destin Gender Information
Males in Destin: 5,610 (50%)
Females in Destin: 5,509 (50%)
As % of Population in Destin
Race Diversity in Destin
White: 96%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Destin
Age Diversity in Destin
Median Age in Destin: 42.4 (Males in Destin: 41.5, Females in Destin: 43.2)
Destin Males Under 20: 11%
Destin Females Under 20: 10%
Destin Males 20 to 40: 13%
Destin Females 20 to 40: 12%
Destin Males 40 to 60: 15%
Destin Females 40 to 60: 16%
Destin Males Over 60: 11%
Destin Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Destin
Destin Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Destin Median Household Income: $ 53,042
Destin Median Value of Homes: $ 151,000
Destin Location Information
Elevation: 25 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.4 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Destin
Lake Lorraine 5.3 Miles
Shalimar 6.1 Miles
Cinco Bayou 7.1 Miles
Ft Walton Beach 7.4 Miles
Ocean City 7.8 Miles
Valparaiso 8.0 Miles
Miramar Beach 8.3 Miles
Niceville 8.6 Miles
Wright 9.5 Miles
Mary Esther 10.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Destin
(Population 100,000+)
Mobile 94.5 Miles
Tallahassee 132.2 Miles
Montgomery 137.0 Miles
Columbus 168.4 Miles
New Orleans 216.2 Miles
Birmingham 217.0 Miles
Metairie 220.5 Miles
Jackson 254.6 Miles
Atlanta 262.9 Miles
Baton Rouge 277.9 Miles
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Facts
Use of the drug ecstasy continued to rise among American teenagers in 2001, following sharp increases among young adults and adolescents in recent years, but the rate of growth finally is beginning to slow. That result comes from the national survey in the Monitoring the Future series, conducted annually for the past 27 years by the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, Ann Arbor, which included about 44,000 students in 424 public and private secondary schools. In the United States, 40% of car-related injuries are caused by alcohol consumption. The most common types of drunk driving accidents are the result of intoxicated drivers falling asleep at the wheel. These accidents are often fatal for the intoxicated driver and oftentimes, for other drivers as well. If an individual falls asleep while driving, any number of things can happen. If his or her foot is resting on the gas pedal, speed may increase. Control of steering is lost, causing the sleeping driver to swerve into other lanes, often directly in front of oncoming traffic. Ecstasy or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine) is a stimulant that combines the properties of methamphetamine or "speed" with mind-altering or hallucinogenic properties. Considered the most commonly used designer drug, Ecstasy is a close derivative of methamphetamine and can be described as a hallucinogenic stimulant. Designer drugs are illicit variations of other drugs. Because of many different recipes used to manufacture Ecstasy, deaths have been caused by some other substances inadvertently created during production, such as PMA (paramethamphetamine). Ecstasy is illegal, and is classified as a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance. Known on the street as Adam, XTC, Clarity, Essence, Stacy, Lover's Speed, Eve, etc., Ecstasy is most often found in tablet, capsule, or powder form and is usually consumed orally, although it can also be injected. Ecstasy is sometimes packaged in capsules or generic tablets to imitate prescription drugs with the average dose costing anywhere from $7 to $30 per pill. Ecstasy can be combined with methadone, LSD, opiates such as heroin or Fentanyl, or strong anesthetics such as Ketamine. Driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol or behavior-altering drugs is against the law in every state. Although laws, terms, and approaches vary from state to state, the consequences are always similar in their severity. Alcohol and drugs are known to alter a person's behavior, coordination, and thinking. Therefore, it is illegal to drive under such influence, as you greatly risk your own health and safety in addition to that of others. |
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.
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).
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 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.
Addict
An addict is an individual who has a compulsive urge to use drugs, to the point where they feel they have no effective choice but to continue use. An addict will continue their self destructive behaviors in order to feel good or to avoid
feeling bad. It can dominate their mind, and keep them coming back for more. The addiction can be
different for each addict, depending on their vice and the kind of person they
are.
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