




Leesburg, Florida
Leesburg, FL Profile
Leesburg, FL, population 15,956 , is located
in Florida's Lake county,
about 35.6 miles from Orlando and 69.4 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Leesburg has grown by about 7%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Leesburg has been growing at an annual rate of 2.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Leesburg area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Leesburg Statistics
Leesburg Gender Information
Males in Leesburg: 7,275 (46%)
Females in Leesburg: 8,681 (54%)
As % of Population in Leesburg
Race Diversity in Leesburg
White: 67%
African American: 29%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Leesburg
Age Diversity in Leesburg
Median Age in Leesburg: 41.5 (Males in Leesburg: 38.7, Females in Leesburg: 44.2)
Leesburg Males Under 20: 13%
Leesburg Females Under 20: 13%
Leesburg Males 20 to 40: 10%
Leesburg Females 20 to 40: 12%
Leesburg Males 40 to 60: 10%
Leesburg Females 40 to 60: 11%
Leesburg Males Over 60: 12%
Leesburg Females Over 60: 19%
Economics in Leesburg
Leesburg Household Average Size: 2.26 people
Leesburg Median Household Income: $ 25,988
Leesburg Median Value of Homes: $ 62,200
Law Enforcement in Leesburg
Reported crimes in the Leesburg area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 3
Robbery: 59
Aggravated assault: 160
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,323
Burglary: 385
Larceny-theft: 691
Motor vehicle theft: 67
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 6,812
Leesburg Location Information
Elevation: 79 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 3.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Leesburg
Fruitland Park 3.9 Miles
Okahumpka 4.5 Miles
Silver Lake 5.3 Miles
Yalaha 6.5 Miles
Lisbon 6.8 Miles
Lady Lake 7.9 Miles
Howey-in-the-Hills 9.1 Miles
Tavares 9.2 Miles
The Villages 9.5 Miles
Wildwood 10.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Leesburg
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 35.6 Miles
Tampa 69.4 Miles
Clearwater 81.0 Miles
St Petersburg 86.9 Miles
Jacksonville 106.1 Miles
Cape Coral 155.6 Miles
Tallahassee 183.1 Miles
Coral Springs 201.4 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 214.3 Miles
Pembroke Pines 219.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
Therapeutic Community
An effective therapeutic community attends to the many needs of the individual, not just his or her drug use. Care given at a therapeutic community addresses the individual's drug use and associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, and legal problems. Also, a therapeutic community will continue to be flexible and provide ongoing assessments of the individual's needs, which may change during the course of care.
Remaining in care at a therapeutic community for an adequate period of time is critical for treatment effectiveness. The time depends on an individual's needs. For most people, the significant improvement is reached at about 3 months in treatment.
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.
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.
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