




Perry, Florida
Perry, FL Profile
Perry, FL, population 6,847 , is located
in Florida's Taylor county,
about 47.3 miles from Tallahassee and 116.1 miles from Jacksonville.
In the 90's the population of Perry has declined by about 4%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Perry has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Perry area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Perry Statistics
Perry Gender Information
Males in Perry: 3,201 (47%)
Females in Perry: 3,646 (53%)
As % of Population in Perry
Race Diversity in Perry
White: 56%
African American: 41%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Perry
Age Diversity in Perry
Median Age in Perry: 35.5 (Males in Perry: 33.5, Females in Perry: 37.5)
Perry Males Under 20: 16%
Perry Females Under 20: 16%
Perry Males 20 to 40: 12%
Perry Females 20 to 40: 13%
Perry Males 40 to 60: 12%
Perry Females 40 to 60: 13%
Perry Males Over 60: 7%
Perry Females Over 60: 12%
Economics in Perry
Perry Household Average Size: 2.52 people
Perry Median Household Income: $ 25,986
Perry Median Value of Homes: $ 55,100
Law Enforcement in Perry
Reported crimes in the Perry area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 11
Aggravated assault: 65
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,209
Burglary: 151
Larceny-theft: 203
Motor vehicle theft: 36
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 5,681
Perry Location Information
Elevation: 42 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 9.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Perry
Greenville 24.5 Miles
Mayo 24.8 Miles
Madison 26.4 Miles
Lee 26.8 Miles
Monticello 34.2 Miles
St Marks 37.5 Miles
Live Oak 37.8 Miles
Branford 40.6 Miles
Woodville 42.0 Miles
Cross City 43.2 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Perry
(Population 100,000+)
Tallahassee 47.3 Miles
Jacksonville 116.1 Miles
Clearwater 156.1 Miles
Tampa 164.7 Miles
St Petersburg 171.3 Miles
Orlando 172.0 Miles
Columbus 182.2 Miles
Savannah 200.2 Miles
Montgomery 223.7 Miles
Augusta 250.4 Miles
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Facts
Drug cultivation in Afghanistan is facilitated by both domestic and foreign individuals who lend money and/or provide agricultural inputs to farmers. These individuals then buy the crop at set prices or settle the payment of loans through the acceptance of raw opium as a payment in-kind. Reporting from multiple sources indicate nearly all of the opium is converted to heroin in Afghanistan. This is a significant transformation of the industry given the history of smuggling raw opium for heroin conversion in other countries, such as Turkey. With a conversion factor of nearly 10:1 between opium and heroin the size of the shipments to be smuggled is considerably smaller, therefore easier to conceal. This also suggests a transformation of the heroin market as Afghanistan shifts from being a source of raw material to a producer of the finished product. Ecstasy can have many of the same physical effects as other stimulants such as cocaine and amphetamines. These include increases in heart rate and blood pressure, which present risks of particular concern for people with circulatory problems or heart disease; and other symptoms such as muscle tension, involuntary teeth clenching, nausea, blurred vision, faintness, and chills or sweating. Ecstasy, or MDMA (methylenedioxymethamphetamine), is a stimulant that is typically taken in pill form. The drug causes the brain to release serotonin, a neurotransmitter that controls mood. Its users reportedly experience euphoria and enhanced mental and emotional clarity. However, these purportedly positive experiences are accompanied by dangerous side effects, among them brain damage, anxiety, paranoia, nausea, chills, and increases in blood pressure and heart rate. The Drug Abuse Warning Network reports that Ecstasy-related health problems resulted in more than four thousand five hundred visits to the emergency room in 2000. Parents can help their children choose not to use tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs in these ways: Build your child's self-esteem with praise and support for decisions. A strong sense of self-worth will help your child to say no to tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs and mean it. Gradually allow your child to make more decisions alone. Making a few mistakes is a normal part of growing up, so try not to be too critical when your child makes a mistake. Listen to what your child says. Pay attention, and be helpful during periods of loneliness or doubt. Offer advice about handling strong emotions and feelings. Help your child cope with emotions by letting her know that feelings will change. Explain that mood swings are not really bad, and they won't last forever. Model how to control mental pain or tension without the use of tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs. Plan to discuss a wide variety of topics with your child including alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and the need for peer-group acceptance. Young people who don't know the facts about tobacco, alcohol, and other drugs are at greater risk of trying them. Encourage fun and worthwhile outside things to do; avoid turning too much of your child's leisure time into chores. Be a good role model by avoiding tobacco, alcohol, or other drugs yourself. You're the best role model for your child. Make a stand against drug issues - your child will listen. |
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.
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.
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.
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).
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