



Golden Glades, Florida
Golden Glades, FL Profile
Golden Glades, FL, population 32,623 , is located
in Florida's Miami-Dade county,
about 6.1 miles from Hialeah and 6.5 miles from Pembroke Pines.
In the 90's the population of Golden Glades has grown by about 28%.
Golden Glades Statistics
Golden Glades Gender Information
Males in Golden Glades: 15,377 (47%)
Females in Golden Glades: 17,246 (53%)
As % of Population in Golden Glades
Race Diversity in Golden Glades
White: 23%
African American: 65%
Asian: 2%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Golden Glades
Age Diversity in Golden Glades
Median Age in Golden Glades: 31.1 (Males in Golden Glades: 29.9, Females in Golden Glades: 32.3)
Golden Glades Males Under 20: 17%
Golden Glades Females Under 20: 17%
Golden Glades Males 20 to 40: 13%
Golden Glades Females 20 to 40: 16%
Golden Glades Males 40 to 60: 11%
Golden Glades Females 40 to 60: 12%
Golden Glades Males Over 60: 5%
Golden Glades Females Over 60: 8%
Economics in Golden Glades
Golden Glades Household Average Size: 3.23 people
Golden Glades Median Household Income: $ 30,841
Golden Glades Median Value of Homes: $ 95,000
Golden Glades Location Information
Elevation: 5 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Golden Glades
North Miami 1.7 Miles
Biscayne Park 2.4 Miles
Bunche Park 2.4 Miles
Opa-locka North 2.6 Miles
Norland 2.7 Miles
North Miami Beach 2.8 Miles
Scott Lake 2.8 Miles
Pinewood 3.1 Miles
Opa-locka 3.2 Miles
Westview 3.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Golden Glades
(Population 100,000+)
Hialeah 6.1 Miles
Pembroke Pines 6.5 Miles
Hollywood 7.6 Miles
Miami 9.5 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 15.0 Miles
Coral Springs 25.2 Miles
Cape Coral 117.5 Miles
Orlando 195.6 Miles
Tampa 198.0 Miles
St Petersburg 199.8 Miles
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Facts
The origin of the word marijuana is not known but it appears to be the Spanish name for Maria and Juana (Mary and Jane). The drug slang for marijuana includes such names as Mary Jane, pot, grass, tea, reefer (as a cigarette), and weed. In India it is called ghanja, dagga in South Africa, and Kef in Morocco. The potency of the psychoactive cannabinoids found in a marijuana plant varies depending on the locale from which the plant was derived and its genetic makeup. A disturbing study prepared by CASA suggests that adults have become resigned to teen drug use. In fact, nearly half the parents from the "baby-boomer" generation expect their teenagers to try illegal drugs. Forty percent believe they have little influence over teenagers’ decisions about whether to smoke, drink, or use illegal drugs. Both of these assumptions are incorrect. Parents have enormous influence over the decisions young people make. Outside of the home, one of the first things that suffers when teenagers start using drugs is schoolwork. Young drug users may cut classes or skip school altogether as securing and using drugs becomes a more important part of their life. Their grades fall and teachers notice a lack of motivation. These students may find themselves getting in trouble more often as they become less concerned with the school's rules and how others perceive them. Some courts have required a convicted drunk driver to pay punitive damages to victims in an accident. In this case, a jury determines an amount of money the convicted drunk driver must pay the accident victim to make up for his or her loss. Some states permit the drunk driver's automobile insurance to cover the costs of punitive damages. In this case the punishment has no deterrent effect, as the money does not come out of the driver's own pocket. |
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.
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.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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 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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