




North Palm Beach, Florida
North Palm Beach, FL Profile
North Palm Beach, FL, population 12,064 , is located
in Florida's Palm Beach county,
about 39.6 miles from Coral Springs and 48.2 miles from Ft Lauderdale.
In the 90's the population of North Palm Beach has grown by about 6%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of North Palm Beach has been growing at an annual rate of 1.4 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the North Palm Beach area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
North Palm Beach Statistics
North Palm Beach Gender Information
Males in North Palm Beach: 5,867 (49%)
Females in North Palm Beach: 6,197 (51%)
As % of Population in North Palm Beach
Race Diversity in North Palm Beach
White: 96%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in North Palm Beach
Age Diversity in North Palm Beach
Median Age in North Palm Beach: 50.4 (Males in North Palm Beach: 47.9, Females in North Palm Beach: 52.5)
North Palm Beach Males Under 20: 8%
North Palm Beach Females Under 20: 7%
North Palm Beach Males 20 to 40: 10%
North Palm Beach Females 20 to 40: 9%
North Palm Beach Males 40 to 60: 14%
North Palm Beach Females 40 to 60: 14%
North Palm Beach Males Over 60: 17%
North Palm Beach Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in North Palm Beach
North Palm Beach Household Average Size: 1.95 people
North Palm Beach Median Household Income: $ 53,163
North Palm Beach Median Value of Homes: $ 130,200
Law Enforcement in North Palm Beach
Reported crimes in the North Palm Beach area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 2
Robbery: 16
Aggravated assault: 24
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 329
Burglary: 93
Larceny-theft: 312
Motor vehicle theft: 56
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,615
North Palm Beach Location Information
Elevation: 25 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.3 Square Miles.
Water Area: 2.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to North Palm Beach
Lake Park 1.5 Miles
Juno Ridge 2.4 Miles
Riviera Beach 3.3 Miles
Palm Beach Gardens 3.5 Miles
Palm Beach Shores 4.0 Miles
Mangonia Park 4.0 Miles
Juno Beach 4.7 Miles
Lakeside Green 5.8 Miles
Cypress Lakes 6.7 Miles
West Palm Beach 7.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest North Palm Beach
(Population 100,000+)
Coral Springs 39.6 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 48.2 Miles
Hollywood 55.9 Miles
Pembroke Pines 57.0 Miles
Hialeah 67.5 Miles
Miami 72.5 Miles
Cape Coral 116.7 Miles
Orlando 143.1 Miles
Tampa 165.6 Miles
St Petersburg 172.7 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.
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.
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.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
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