




Pembroke Pines, Florida
Pembroke Pines, FL Profile
Pembroke Pines, FL, population 137,427 , is located
in Florida's Broward county,
about 4.7 miles from Hollywood and 9.6 miles from Ft Lauderdale.
In the 90's the population of Pembroke Pines has grown by about 110%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Pembroke Pines has been growing at an annual rate of 2.6 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Pembroke Pines area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Pembroke Pines Statistics
Pembroke Pines Gender Information
Males in Pembroke Pines: 64,044 (47%)
Females in Pembroke Pines: 73,383 (53%)
As % of Population in Pembroke Pines
Race Diversity in Pembroke Pines
White: 76%
African American: 13%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 7%
As % of Population in Pembroke Pines
Age Diversity in Pembroke Pines
Median Age in Pembroke Pines: 36.5 (Males in Pembroke Pines: 35.4, Females in Pembroke Pines: 37.5)
Pembroke Pines Males Under 20: 14%
Pembroke Pines Females Under 20: 13%
Pembroke Pines Males 20 to 40: 14%
Pembroke Pines Females 20 to 40: 16%
Pembroke Pines Males 40 to 60: 12%
Pembroke Pines Females 40 to 60: 13%
Pembroke Pines Males Over 60: 7%
Pembroke Pines Females Over 60: 11%
Economics in Pembroke Pines
Pembroke Pines Household Average Size: 2.62 people
Pembroke Pines Median Household Income: $ 52,629
Pembroke Pines Median Value of Homes: $ 122,700
Law Enforcement in Pembroke Pines
Reported crimes in the Pembroke Pines area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 23
Robbery: 132
Aggravated assault: 239
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 264
Burglary: 618
Larceny-theft: 3,291
Motor vehicle theft: 511
Arson: 40
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,960
Pembroke Pines Location Information
Elevation: 7 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 31.9 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Pembroke Pines
Miramar 1.2 Miles
Miami Gardens 2.1 Miles
Carver Ranches 2.2 Miles
Andover 2.5 Miles
Lake Lucerne 2.8 Miles
Lake Forest 3.1 Miles
Pembroke Park 3.2 Miles
Norland 3.8 Miles
Ives Estates 4.1 Miles
Davie 4.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Pembroke Pines
(Population 100,000+)
Hollywood 4.7 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 9.6 Miles
Hialeah 10.6 Miles
Miami 15.9 Miles
Coral Springs 18.8 Miles
Cape Coral 113.8 Miles
Orlando 189.2 Miles
Tampa 192.5 Miles
St Petersburg 194.7 Miles
Clearwater 208.9 Miles
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Facts
Methamphetamine can have damaging effects on the lungs. Its use can cause shortness of breath, wheezing, and asthma. There have been reports of a condition called pneumothorax among methamphetamine users that occurs when the lining of the lung actually rips away from the chest wall, causing a part of the lung to collapse. Further into the body, methamphetamine has been implicated in damages to the kidney and liver. In the kidney, methamphetamine use has been shown to cause acute kidney failure by constriction of the blood vessels that nourish the kidney. In the liver, methamphetamines have been shown to cause direct liver damage both through the drug itself and through the many contaminants street methamphetamine often contains. 60.8% of Hispanic women reported ever using alcohol, while 48.4% reported past year use and 33.6% reported using alcohol in the past month. People who crush OxyContin tablets and dissolve them in water to inject the drug run several risks. Small, undissolved particles of a pill can lodge in blood vessels and cause damage or blockage. The use of shared hypodermic needles is one of the major ways that people contract human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the virus that can lead to AIDS, as well as several types of hepatitis, a contagious liver disease. It should never be assumed that because OxyContin is a prescription drug, it is somehow "safer" to abuse than heroin. Both substances work the same way in the brain. Both lead to addiction and withdrawal symptoms. And both can lead to long-lasting health, legal, financial, and social consequences for individuals and their families. When the effects of a dose of recreational hydromorphone begin to wear off, the user will experience a "rebound" that includes heightened anxiety, muscle tension, and diarrhea. It becomes highly tempting to take another pill to relieve these uncomfortable symptoms. Over time—days or weeks—the body builds a tolerance to the pleasurable effects of hydromorphone abuse, while the uncomfortable symptoms of withdrawal become worse. Hydromorphone shares the dangers of the other opiates in terms of breathing. The drug works on the part of the brain that automatically orders the body to breathe. Pain patients and drug abusers alike have been known to stop breathing after a dose of hydromorphone. If found in time, these users can be revived using the drug naloxone (Narcan), a substance that quickly rids the body of opiates. Many victims are not found in time, however, and they die of ASPHYXIATION. In a hospital setting, first-time users of hydromorphone are monitored closely until their tolerance level is established so that they do not quit breathing and die. Doctors may also prescribe some sort of laxative, a drug that brings on a bowel movement, to help with the constipation brought on by the drug's action on the muscles in the intestines. |
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.
Abstinence
Abstinence is the act or practice of refraining from indulging a desire. The type of abstinence we are referring to here is abstinence from drugs and alcohol. This term has two connotations when it comes to abstaining from drugs. The first refers to drug or alcohol treatment programs that aim to help an individual stop using drugs or alcohol for the rest of their lives. The time abstinence is also used in drug education and prevention. It refers to trying to stop children from ever using drugs.
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.
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.
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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