




Fellsmere, Florida
Fellsmere, FL Profile
Fellsmere, FL, population 3,813 , is located
in Florida's Indian River county,
about 71.3 miles from Orlando and 105.5 miles from Coral Springs.
In the 90's the population of Fellsmere has grown by about 75%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Fellsmere has been growing at an annual rate of 1.7 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Fellsmere area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Fellsmere Statistics
Fellsmere Gender Information
Males in Fellsmere: 2,221 (58%)
Females in Fellsmere: 1,592 (42%)
As % of Population in Fellsmere
Race Diversity in Fellsmere
White: 60%
African American: 7%
Other/Mixed: 33%
As % of Population in Fellsmere
Age Diversity in Fellsmere
Median Age in Fellsmere: 25.6 (Males in Fellsmere: 25.6, Females in Fellsmere: 25.5)
Fellsmere Males Under 20: 21%
Fellsmere Females Under 20: 16%
Fellsmere Males 20 to 40: 24%
Fellsmere Females 20 to 40: 14%
Fellsmere Males 40 to 60: 10%
Fellsmere Females 40 to 60: 7%
Fellsmere Males Over 60: 4%
Fellsmere Females Over 60: 4%
Economics in Fellsmere
Fellsmere Household Average Size: 3.94 people
Fellsmere Median Household Income: $ 30,395
Fellsmere Median Value of Homes: $ 54,200
Law Enforcement in Fellsmere
Reported crimes in the Fellsmere area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 8
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 298
Burglary: 27
Larceny-theft: 45
Motor vehicle theft: 8
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,989
Fellsmere Location Information
Elevation: 25 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Fellsmere
Roseland 8.1 Miles
Sebastian 8.7 Miles
Micco 10.0 Miles
Wabasso 10.2 Miles
Orchid 11.3 Miles
West Vero Corridor 11.5 Miles
North Beach 11.5 Miles
Winter Beach 11.6 Miles
Wabasso Beach 12.4 Miles
Gifford 13.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Fellsmere
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 71.3 Miles
Coral Springs 105.5 Miles
Tampa 114.2 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 117.3 Miles
Cape Coral 117.6 Miles
Pembroke Pines 124.3 Miles
Hollywood 124.7 Miles
St Petersburg 127.2 Miles
Hialeah 133.6 Miles
Clearwater 135.1 Miles
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Facts
The number of recent new users of methamphetamine nonmedically was 318,000 in 2004. Between 2002 and 2004, the number of methamphetamine initiates remained level at around 300,000 per year. The average age of new users was 18.9 years in 2002, 20.4 years in 2003, and 22.1 years in 2004. The U.S. government agencies primarily responsible for apprehending cocaine traffickers are the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA), Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Customs Service, U.S. Border Patrol, and the U.S. Coast Guard. Drug abuse statistics effectively highlight the severity of the increasing seriousness of drug dependency and addiction in today's society. These drug abuse statistics not only demonstrate the relatively easy availability of drugs but the serious need for treatment and substance abuse facilities. Of particular concern is the correlation of the drug abuse statistics and the national trends in domestic violence and child abuse. Startling drug abuse statistics for the year 2007 indicate that more than 7.5 million residents of the U.S. required treatment for illegal drug use. In addition to the number of citizens requiring treatment, drug abuse statistics further indicate that more than 6.2 million residents needed but did not receive treatment for illegal drug use. Approximately 70% of persons using illegal drugs made no effort to receive treatment for their dependency or addiction. By conducting interviews with outpatients who had been cocaine users, researchers have identified three phases that occur after a person stops taking the drug: The crash occurs when a person who has used cocaine for an extended period suddenly stops taking the drug. In this state, the person becomes extremely exhausted. The crash can last between nine hours and four days. At the beginning of the crash, the person feels a craving for cocaine, irritability, dysphoria, and agitation. In the middle of the crash, the individual yearns for sleep. In the late crash, the person sleeps excessively. Some individuals may suffer from extreme depression in the early stages of the crash (especially those who have suffered from depression in the past). They may think about or try to commit suicide. Even first-time users of cocaine can experience the crash, depending on how high the dose and how long the period of use. |
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
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).
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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