




Lauderdale Lakes, Florida
Lauderdale Lakes, FL Profile
Lauderdale Lakes, FL, population 31,705 , is located
in Florida's Broward county,
about 5.1 miles from Ft Lauderdale and 8.2 miles from Coral Springs.
In the 90's the population of Lauderdale Lakes has grown by about 16%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lauderdale Lakes has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lauderdale Lakes area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Lauderdale Lakes Statistics
Lauderdale Lakes Gender Information
Males in Lauderdale Lakes: 14,202 (45%)
Females in Lauderdale Lakes: 17,503 (55%)
As % of Population in Lauderdale Lakes
Race Diversity in Lauderdale Lakes
White: 24%
African American: 68%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Lauderdale Lakes
Age Diversity in Lauderdale Lakes
Median Age in Lauderdale Lakes: 35.7 (Males in Lauderdale Lakes: 33.4, Females in Lauderdale Lakes: 37.3)
Lauderdale Lakes Males Under 20: 15%
Lauderdale Lakes Females Under 20: 15%
Lauderdale Lakes Males 20 to 40: 12%
Lauderdale Lakes Females 20 to 40: 15%
Lauderdale Lakes Males 40 to 60: 10%
Lauderdale Lakes Females 40 to 60: 12%
Lauderdale Lakes Males Over 60: 8%
Lauderdale Lakes Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderdale Lakes Household Average Size: 2.59 people
Lauderdale Lakes Median Household Income: $ 26,932
Lauderdale Lakes Median Value of Homes: $ 61,600
Law Enforcement in Lauderdale Lakes
Reported crimes in the Lauderdale Lakes area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 5
Forcible rape: 19
Robbery: 71
Aggravated assault: 146
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 747
Burglary: 141
Larceny-theft: 478
Motor vehicle theft: 183
Arson: 4
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,487
Lauderdale Lakes Location Information
Elevation: 7 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.6 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lauderdale Lakes
Lauderhill 1.8 Miles
Rock Island 2.1 Miles
Broadview-Pompano Park 2.3 Miles
Washington Park 2.9 Miles
Palm Aire 2.9 Miles
Broward Estates 3.0 Miles
Plantation (Broward County) 3.1 Miles
Twin Lakes 3.2 Miles
North Lauderdale 3.7 Miles
Melrose Park 3.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lauderdale Lakes
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Lauderdale 5.1 Miles
Coral Springs 8.2 Miles
Pembroke Pines 11.3 Miles
Hollywood 11.3 Miles
Hialeah 21.8 Miles
Miami 27.1 Miles
Cape Coral 111.3 Miles
Orlando 179.1 Miles
Tampa 185.4 Miles
St Petersburg 188.4 Miles
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Facts
All drugs of abuse, such as nicotine, cocaine, and marijuana, primarily affect the brain's limbic system. Scientists call this the "reward" system. Normally, the limbic system responds to pleasurable experiences by releasing the neurotransmitter dopamine, which creates feelings of pleasure. Drug abuse takes a toll on society that can only be partially measured. While we are able to estimate the number of drug-related crimes that occur each year, we can never determine fully the extent to which the quality of life in America’s neighborhoods has been diminished by drug-related criminal behavior. With the exception of drug-related homicides, which have declined in recent years, drug-related crime is continuing at a strong and steady pace. Numerous Drug-Related Arrests Occur Each Year. In 1994, state and local law enforcement agencies made an estimated 1.14 million arrests for drug law violations. The largest percentage of these arrests were for drug possession (75.1 percent). Some estimates suggest that at least 1.5 million people in the UK regularly smoke cannabis. A substantial number choose to drive after taking it, despite research showing that the drug severely impairs driver judgement. Almost 20 per cent of people killed in road accidents have traces of drugs in their systems. Young drivers are twice as likely to have been driven by someone high on drugs rather than over the drink limit. More than 90 per cent of motorists are in favour of the police having powers to carry out roadside testing for illegal drugs, and 93 per cent would support a Government funded educational campaign. The large amount of OxyContin available in the marketplace may have increased opportunities for abuse and diversion. Both DEA and Purdue have stated that an increase in a drug's availability in the marketplace may be a factor that attracts interest by those who abuse and divert drugs. |
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.
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.
Detox
Detox is necessary when an individual through their chronic use of drugs or alcohol has developed an addiction. The objective of detox is to help the individual achieve a drug and alcohol free state. Detox is intended to relieve the physical symptoms of withdrawal and helps prepare the individual for entry into drug rehabilitation. Therefore, the ultimate goal of detox is preparation for long term recovery from drug and alcohol addiction.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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.
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