




Paradise Heights, Florida
Paradise Heights, FL Profile
Paradise Heights, FL, population 1,310 , is located
in Florida's Orange county,
about 11.6 miles from Orlando and 72.7 miles from Tampa.
Paradise Heights Statistics
Paradise Heights Gender Information
Males in Paradise Heights: 689 (53%)
Females in Paradise Heights: 621 (47%)
As % of Population in Paradise Heights
Race Diversity in Paradise Heights
White: 81%
African American: 3%
Native American: 1%
Hawaiian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 14%
As % of Population in Paradise Heights
Age Diversity in Paradise Heights
Median Age in Paradise Heights: 31.7 (Males in Paradise Heights: 31.2, Females in Paradise Heights: 32.0)
Paradise Heights Males Under 20: 17%
Paradise Heights Females Under 20: 16%
Paradise Heights Males 20 to 40: 17%
Paradise Heights Females 20 to 40: 14%
Paradise Heights Males 40 to 60: 15%
Paradise Heights Females 40 to 60: 12%
Paradise Heights Males Over 60: 4%
Paradise Heights Females Over 60: 5%
Economics in Paradise Heights
Paradise Heights Household Average Size: 2.85 people
Paradise Heights Median Household Income: $ 30,038
Paradise Heights Median Value of Homes: $ 60,900
Paradise Heights Location Information
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Paradise Heights
South Apopka 3.4 Miles
Ocoee 3.8 Miles
Apopka 4.5 Miles
Winter Garden 4.8 Miles
Tildenville 5.9 Miles
Lockhart 6.2 Miles
Gotha 6.7 Miles
Pine Hills 7.1 Miles
Oakland 7.2 Miles
Orlovista 7.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Paradise Heights
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 11.6 Miles
Tampa 72.7 Miles
Clearwater 89.0 Miles
St Petersburg 90.9 Miles
Jacksonville 118.4 Miles
Cape Coral 144.7 Miles
Coral Springs 180.5 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 193.2 Miles
Pembroke Pines 198.6 Miles
Hollywood 200.0 Miles
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Facts
Studies show that if drug users are going to progress into harder drugs after marijuana, they commonly try cocaine next. Eighty-nine percent of teenagers who use cocaine have previously used all three gateway drugs— tobacco, alcohol, and marijuana—and 99.9 percent previously used at least one of them. One of the world's most addictive drugs, cocaine is derived from the coca leaf and is usually snorted through the nose in the form of crystalline white powder. It is a stimulant that produces euphoria, alertness, and temporary increases in physical energy. The effects wear off quickly—if snorted they last between fifteen and thirty minutes, if smoked, only five to ten minutes —and the user is left depressed and listless, craving more. One recovering teen explains her addiction: "I couldn't even get out of bed in the morning without having cocaine first. My body just wouldn't move. I lived for it and my life revolved around it." Animal and human studies and clinical experience back up the contention that morphine is one of the most euphoric of drugs, and via all but the IV route heroin and morphine cannot be distinguished according to studies. More significant chemical changes or the synthesis of totally new drugs yield other powerful euphorigenics such as hydromorphone (Dilaudid®, Hydal®) and oxymorphone (Numorphan®, Opana®) as well as the methylated equivalents hydrocodone and oxycodone respectively, dextromoramide (Palfium®), and piritramide (Dipidolor®), and other members of the 3,6 morphine diester category like nicomorphine. The ONDCP found that heroin on the street in 1999 was of "unprecedented retail purity," indicating that it was readily accessible. High levels of purity indicate that a drug is easily accessible, because when a drug is hard to find, it is often cut with other substances. High levels of heroin purity also increase the risk of overdose. Although morphine is cheap, people in poorer countries often do not have access to it. According to a 2005 estimate by the International Narcotics Control Board, six countries (Australia, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, and the United States) consume 79 percent of the world’s morphine. The less affluent countries, accounting for 80 percent of the world's population, consumed only about 6 percent of the global morphine supply. Some countries import virtually no morphine, and in others the drug is rarely available even for relieving severe pain while dying. Experts in pain management attribute the under-distribution of morphine to an unwarranted fear of the drug's potential for addiction and abuse. |
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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.
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.
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.
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