




Glenvar Heights, Florida
Glenvar Heights, FL Profile
Glenvar Heights, FL, population 16,243 , is located
in Florida's Miami-Dade county,
about 9.4 miles from Miami and 10.8 miles from Hialeah.
In the 90's the population of Glenvar Heights has grown by about 10%.
Glenvar Heights Statistics
Glenvar Heights Gender Information
Males in Glenvar Heights: 7,583 (47%)
Females in Glenvar Heights: 8,660 (53%)
As % of Population in Glenvar Heights
Race Diversity in Glenvar Heights
White: 88%
African American: 3%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Glenvar Heights
Age Diversity in Glenvar Heights
Median Age in Glenvar Heights: 36.8 (Males in Glenvar Heights: 35.1, Females in Glenvar Heights: 38.5)
Glenvar Heights Males Under 20: 10%
Glenvar Heights Females Under 20: 10%
Glenvar Heights Males 20 to 40: 17%
Glenvar Heights Females 20 to 40: 18%
Glenvar Heights Males 40 to 60: 12%
Glenvar Heights Females 40 to 60: 14%
Glenvar Heights Males Over 60: 7%
Glenvar Heights Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Glenvar Heights
Glenvar Heights Household Average Size: 2.24 people
Glenvar Heights Median Household Income: $ 40,209
Glenvar Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 160,500
Glenvar Heights Location Information
Elevation: 12 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Glenvar Heights
Sunset 1.7 Miles
South Miami 2.0 Miles
Kendall 2.0 Miles
Olympia Heights 2.3 Miles
Coral Terrace 3.0 Miles
Pinecrest 3.0 Miles
Westchester 3.3 Miles
Westwood Lakes 3.3 Miles
Coral Gables 3.7 Miles
University Park 3.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Glenvar Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Miami 9.4 Miles
Hialeah 10.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 21.4 Miles
Hollywood 23.7 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 30.8 Miles
Coral Springs 39.1 Miles
Cape Coral 116.9 Miles
Tampa 203.3 Miles
St Petersburg 203.7 Miles
Orlando 206.3 Miles
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Facts
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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".
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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.
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.
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