




Hialeah, Florida
Hialeah, FL Profile
Hialeah, FL, population 226,419 , is located
in Florida's Miami-Dade county,
about 7.8 miles from Miami and 10.6 miles from Pembroke Pines.
In the 90's the population of Hialeah has grown by about 20%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Hialeah area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Hialeah Statistics
Hialeah Gender Information
Males in Hialeah: 108,893 (48%)
Females in Hialeah: 117,526 (52%)
As % of Population in Hialeah
Race Diversity in Hialeah
White: 88%
African American: 2%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Hialeah
Age Diversity in Hialeah
Median Age in Hialeah: 37.7 (Males in Hialeah: 36.2, Females in Hialeah: 39.2)
Hialeah Males Under 20: 13%
Hialeah Females Under 20: 12%
Hialeah Males 20 to 40: 14%
Hialeah Females 20 to 40: 14%
Hialeah Males 40 to 60: 11%
Hialeah Females 40 to 60: 13%
Hialeah Males Over 60: 10%
Hialeah Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Hialeah
Hialeah Household Average Size: 3.15 people
Hialeah Median Household Income: $ 29,492
Hialeah Median Value of Homes: $ 102,300
Law Enforcement in Hialeah
Reported crimes in the Hialeah area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 13
Forcible rape: 31
Robbery: 427
Aggravated assault: 958
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 615
Burglary: 1,804
Larceny-theft: 7,141
Motor vehicle theft: 1,861
Arson: 33
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,651
Hialeah Location Information
Elevation: 7 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 19.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Hialeah
Miami Springs 2.5 Miles
West Little River 2.6 Miles
Westview 2.8 Miles
Hialeah Gardens"> Hialeah Gardens 2.9 Miles
Gladeview 2.9 Miles
Medley 3.2 Miles
Brownsville 3.4 Miles
Opa-locka 3.5 Miles
Virginia Gardens 3.6 Miles
Pinewood 3.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Hialeah
(Population 100,000+)
Miami 7.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 10.6 Miles
Hollywood 13.3 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 20.1 Miles
Coral Springs 28.6 Miles
Cape Coral 114.6 Miles
Orlando 197.4 Miles
Tampa 197.4 Miles
St Petersburg 198.7 Miles
Clearwater 213.2 Miles
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Facts
About 70 percent of Americans - approximately 191 million people - visit a health care provider, such as a primary care physician, at least once every 2 years. Thus, health care providers are in a unique position not only to prescribe needed medications appropriately, but also to identify prescription drug abuse when it exists and help the patient recognize the problem, set goals for recovery, and seek appropriate treatment when necessary. Screening for any type of substance abuse can be incorporated into routine history taking with questions about what prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines the patient is taking and why. Screening also can be performed if a patient presents with specific symptoms associated with problem use of a substance. Definitions of drug abuse and addiction are subjective and infused with the political and moral values of the society or culture. For example, the stimulant caffeine in coffee and tea is a drug used by millions of people, but because of its relatively mild stimulatory effects and because caffeine does not generally trigger antisocial behavior in users, the drinking of coffee and tea, despite the fact that caffeine is physically addictive, is not generally considered drug abuse. Even narcotics addiction is seen only as drug abuse in certain social contexts. In India opium has been used for centuries without becoming unduly corrosive to the social fabric. The United States has the highest substance abuse rate of any industrialized nation. Government statistics (1997) show that 36% of the United States population has tried marijuana, cocaine, or other illicit drugs. By comparison, 71% of the population has smoked cigarettes and 82% has tried alcoholic beverages. Marijuana is the most commonly used illicit drug. Drug injection provides the highest blood levels of drug in the shortest amount of time. Upon injection, cocaine reaches the brain in a matter of seconds, and the exhilarating rush that follows can be so intense that it induces some users to vomit uncontrollably. Subjective effects not commonly shared with other methods of administration include a ringing in the ears moments after injection (usually when in excess of 120 milligrams) lasting 2 to 5 minutes including tinnitus & audio distortion. This is colloquially referred to as a "bell ringer". In a study of cocaine users, the average time taken to reach peak subjective effects was 3.1 minutes. The euphoria passes quickly. Aside from the toxic effects of cocaine, there is also danger of circulatory emboli from the insoluble substances that may be used to cut the drug. As with all injected illicit substances, there is a risk of the user contracting blood-borne infections if sterile injecting equipment is not available or used. The strongest risk factors for attempted suicide in adults are depression, alcohol abuse, cocaine use, and separation or divorce. The strongest risk factors for attempted suicide in youth are depression, alcohol or other drug use disorder (including binge drinking and sub- stance abuse), and aggressive or disruptive behaviors. The frequency of suicide attempts among substance abusers is five times greater than the frequency among people who do not abuse substances. This is particularly true for alcoholics, because major depression is 50 percent more common among alcoholics than nonalcoholics. Many people drink alcohol or use drugs such as cocaine to reduce feelings of depression. However, drinking and drug use can actually lead to greater anxiety, depression, and thoughts of suicide. Many people recovering from heroin addiction make suicide attempts. Drug abusers often have feelings of being unwell or unhappy. Although these feelings may not last long enough to qualify as major depression, they may nonetheless increase drug abusers' risk of attempting suicide. In addition, there is a relationship between injecting drugs and suicide attempts. Addicts who inject drugs are aware that they are engaging in high-risk behaviors and may be less concerned about their well-being overall. Alcoholics and drug addicts often lose their jobs and have troubled relationships. These problems increase their risk of making a suicide attempt. |
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).
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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.
Drug Side Effects
Drug addiction and abuse comes with a heavy price. There are drastic drug side effects associated with drug misuse and abuse. Drug side effects from legal and illegal drugs can range from mild itching to comas and death. In addition to the physical drug side effects mentioned, there are many psychological drug side effects of drug abuse; the most serious being drug addiction and overdose.
Intervention
An intervention is when a group of loved ones and/or a trained intervention counselor meets with the person in need of help for the purpose of breaking down their denial and motivating them to immediately seek drug addiction treatment. Often, individuals in the midst of drug addiction engage in a variety of self destructive behaviors. Although baffling to friends and family members such people generally either aren't aware on a conscious level that they have a drug addiction problem, or even when they know they have a problem they may cling to the false belief that the problem will somehow go away without any outside help. When an intervention is held a moment of clarity is created
for the addict. Most people struggling with the problem of drug or alcohol
addiction will accept help the very day of the intervention.
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