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Lighthouse Point, FL Profile
Lighthouse Point, FL, population 10,767 , is located
in Florida's Broward county,
about 11.2 miles from Ft Lauderdale and 11.4 miles from Coral Springs.
In the 90's the population of Lighthouse Point has grown by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Lighthouse Point has been growing at an annual rate of 1.0 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Lighthouse Point area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Lighthouse Point Statistics
Lighthouse Point Gender Information
Males in Lighthouse Point: 5,153 (48%)
Females in Lighthouse Point: 5,614 (52%)
As % of Population in Lighthouse Point
Race Diversity in Lighthouse Point
White: 97%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Lighthouse Point
Age Diversity in Lighthouse Point
Median Age in Lighthouse Point: 46.9 (Males in Lighthouse Point: 46.0, Females in Lighthouse Point: 47.9)
Lighthouse Point Males Under 20: 9%
Lighthouse Point Females Under 20: 8%
Lighthouse Point Males 20 to 40: 10%
Lighthouse Point Females 20 to 40: 11%
Lighthouse Point Males 40 to 60: 16%
Lighthouse Point Females 40 to 60: 16%
Lighthouse Point Males Over 60: 13%
Lighthouse Point Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Lighthouse Point
Lighthouse Point Household Average Size: 2.08 people
Lighthouse Point Median Household Income: $ 53,038
Lighthouse Point Median Value of Homes: $ 192,500
Law Enforcement in Lighthouse Point
Reported crimes in the Lighthouse Point area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 4
Aggravated assault: 11
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 142
Burglary: 55
Larceny-theft: 159
Motor vehicle theft: 23
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,100
Lighthouse Point Location Information
Elevation: 6 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lighthouse Point
Pompano Beach Highlands 1.3 Miles
Hillsboro Beach 1.4 Miles
Collier Manor-Cresthaven 1.6 Miles
Tedder 2.3 Miles
Kendall Green 2.7 Miles
Deerfield Beach 3.1 Miles
Pompano Beach 3.5 Miles
Terra Mar 4.1 Miles
Sea Ranch Lakes 5.1 Miles
Boca Raton 5.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Lighthouse Point
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Lauderdale 11.2 Miles
Coral Springs 11.4 Miles
Hollywood 18.7 Miles
Pembroke Pines 20.7 Miles
Hialeah 31.3 Miles
Miami 35.3 Miles
Cape Coral 117.1 Miles
Orlando 175.5 Miles
Tampa 186.2 Miles
St Petersburg 190.3 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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