




Margate, Florida
Margate, FL Profile
Margate, FL, population 53,909 , is located
in Florida's Broward county,
about 4.4 miles from Coral Springs and 9.3 miles from Ft Lauderdale.
In the 90's the population of Margate has grown by about 25%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Margate has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Margate area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Margate Statistics
Margate Gender Information
Males in Margate: 25,466 (47%)
Females in Margate: 28,443 (53%)
As % of Population in Margate
Race Diversity in Margate
White: 79%
African American: 12%
Asian: 3%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Margate
Age Diversity in Margate
Median Age in Margate: 40.4 (Males in Margate: 38.3, Females in Margate: 42.8)
Margate Males Under 20: 12%
Margate Females Under 20: 11%
Margate Males 20 to 40: 13%
Margate Females 20 to 40: 13%
Margate Males 40 to 60: 12%
Margate Females 40 to 60: 13%
Margate Males Over 60: 10%
Margate Females Over 60: 16%
Economics in Margate
Margate Household Average Size: 2.36 people
Margate Median Household Income: $ 38,722
Margate Median Value of Homes: $ 82,300
Law Enforcement in Margate
Reported crimes in the Margate area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 31
Aggravated assault: 151
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 333
Burglary: 244
Larceny-theft: 734
Motor vehicle theft: 133
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,991
Margate Location Information
Elevation: 12 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Margate
Coconut Creek 1.8 Miles
North Lauderdale 2.2 Miles
Palm Aire 2.8 Miles
Broadview-Pompano Park 3.1 Miles
Tamarac 3.5 Miles
Coral Springs 4.4 Miles
Parkland 4.9 Miles
Pompano Beach 5.1 Miles
Kendall Green 5.2 Miles
Twin Lakes 5.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Margate
(Population 100,000+)
Coral Springs 4.4 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 9.3 Miles
Hollywood 16.5 Miles
Pembroke Pines 16.7 Miles
Hialeah 27.1 Miles
Miami 32.5 Miles
Cape Coral 110.2 Miles
Orlando 174.2 Miles
Tampa 181.9 Miles
St Petersburg 185.4 Miles
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Facts
Illegal drugs continue to be readily available almost anywhere in the United States. If measured solely in terms of price and purity, cocaine, heroin, and marijuana prove to be more available than they were a decade ago when the number of cocaine and marijuana users was much higher. In 1964 a group of researchers discovered that heroin addicts could avoid the drug and live more normal lives if they received a daily dose of methadone. The methadone eased withdrawal symptoms and lessened cravings for heroin. Better yet, people taking methadone could not get high on heroin because methadone binds to the same brain receptors that heroin does. Some problems remained. Methadone is itself an opioid, so it causes dependency too. Its side effects are identical to the natural opiates and include constipation, nausea, drowsiness, dry mouth, and the possibility of breathing problems. Researchers concluded that some people trying to wean themselves off heroin or other opiates by following a methadone treatment plan might have to take methadone for a very long time. The treatment was not foolproof, either. Many addicts returned to drug abuse, sometimes turning to cocaine to get high. Because methadone and cocaine work differently in the brain, methadone treatment does not help cocaine addicts stop using cocaine, nor does it block the effects of cocaine. In the early 1990s, world opium supply is growing without any apparent restraint. Since all opium produced is always consumed, rising supply is now a powerful force driving a sharp increase in world heroin consumption, creating powerful demands that may, in turn, yield further production increases in Latin America or Central Asia. There is an undeniable link between substance abuse and delinquency. Arrest, adjudication, and intervention by the juvenile justice system are eventual consequences for many youth engaged in alcohol and other drug use. It cannot be claimed that substance abuse causes delinquent behavior or delinquency causes alcohol and other drug use. However, the two behaviors are strongly correlated and often bring about school and family problems, involvement with negative peer groups, a lack of neighborhood social controls, and physical or sexual abuse. Possession and use of alcohol and other drugs are illegal for all youth. Beyond that, however, there is strong evidence of an association between alcohol and other drug use and delinquent behavior of juveniles. Substance abuse is associated with both violent and income-generating crimes by youth. This increases fear among community residents and the demand for juvenile and criminal justice services, thus increasing the burden on these resources. Gangs, drug trafficking, prostitution, and growing numbers of youth homicides are among the social and criminal justice problems often linked to adolescent substance abuse. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
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