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Immokalee, FL Profile
Immokalee, FL, population 19,763 , is located
in Florida's Collier county,
about 34.4 miles from Cape Coral and 71.8 miles from Coral Springs.
In the 90's the population of Immokalee has grown by about 40%.
Immokalee Statistics
Immokalee Gender Information
Males in Immokalee: 11,155 (56%)
Females in Immokalee: 8,608 (44%)
As % of Population in Immokalee
Race Diversity in Immokalee
White: 39%
African American: 18%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 42%
As % of Population in Immokalee
Age Diversity in Immokalee
Median Age in Immokalee: 24.7 (Males in Immokalee: 25.2, Females in Immokalee: 24.0)
Immokalee Males Under 20: 21%
Immokalee Females Under 20: 19%
Immokalee Males 20 to 40: 22%
Immokalee Females 20 to 40: 14%
Immokalee Males 40 to 60: 10%
Immokalee Females 40 to 60: 8%
Immokalee Males Over 60: 3%
Immokalee Females Over 60: 3%
Economics in Immokalee
Immokalee Household Average Size: 3.91 people
Immokalee Median Household Income: $ 24,315
Immokalee Median Value of Homes: $ 56,000
Immokalee Location Information
Elevation: 35 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 7.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Immokalee
Orangetree 13.7 Miles
Lehigh Acres 19.2 Miles
Charleston Park 22.3 Miles
Vineyards 22.4 Miles
Bonita Springs 23.0 Miles
Gateway 23.4 Miles
Port La Belle 23.4 Miles
Golden Gate 23.5 Miles
Three Oaks 23.6 Miles
Alva 23.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Immokalee
(Population 100,000+)
Cape Coral 34.4 Miles
Coral Springs 71.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 79.4 Miles
Hialeah 80.7 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 81.6 Miles
Hollywood 83.6 Miles
Miami 88.1 Miles
St Petersburg 121.6 Miles
Tampa 123.6 Miles
Clearwater 136.7 Miles
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Facts
Alcohol in combination with other drugs: In 2006, DAWN estimates 450,817 (CI: 383,818 to 517,816) ED visits related to use of alcohol in combination with other drugs. Alcohol was most frequently combined with: Cocaine alone (101,588 visits), Marijuana alone (41,653 visits), cocaine and marijuana (21,241 visits), and heroin alone (14,958 visits). A 2001 study conducted by the ONDCP found that Colombian heroin purity ranges from as low as 7% to as high as 95%. Purity of Mexican black heroin sold in South and West ranged from 14% to 58%—with both extremes reported in Seattle. These kinds of fluctuations can have deadly consequences for the user. Amp psychosis is a state of mind characterized by hyperactivity, feelings of paranoia and persecution, hallucinations and other unpleasant things. The exact mechanism is unknown. Speed, like alcohol, nicotine, and cocaine, works directly on the dopamine "reward" pathways in the brain, used for modulating pleasure and mood. A single large dose or - more commonly - consistent hard abuse can induce psychosis. The symptoms are very similar to schizophrenia but it is short-lived, measured in hours and days. In 2004, over 298,000 people entering drug treatment programs reported marijuana as their primary drug of abuse. However, up until a few years ago, it was hard to find treatment programs specifically for marijuana users. |
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
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.
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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