




Riverview, Florida
Riverview, FL Profile
Riverview, FL, population 12,035 , is located
in Florida's Hillsborough county,
about 9.8 miles from Tampa and 22.6 miles from St Petersburg.
In the 90's the population of Riverview has grown by about 86%.
Riverview Statistics
Riverview Gender Information
Males in Riverview: 5,950 (49%)
Females in Riverview: 6,085 (51%)
As % of Population in Riverview
Race Diversity in Riverview
White: 86%
African American: 8%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Riverview
Age Diversity in Riverview
Median Age in Riverview: 35.7 (Males in Riverview: 35.5, Females in Riverview: 35.9)
Riverview Males Under 20: 16%
Riverview Females Under 20: 14%
Riverview Males 20 to 40: 14%
Riverview Females 20 to 40: 15%
Riverview Males 40 to 60: 14%
Riverview Females 40 to 60: 14%
Riverview Males Over 60: 6%
Riverview Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Riverview
Riverview Household Average Size: 2.68 people
Riverview Median Household Income: $ 51,016
Riverview Median Value of Homes: $ 118,200
Riverview Location Information
Elevation: 3 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 8.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Riverview
Progress Village 3.3 Miles
Gibsonton 3.5 Miles
Brandon 5.5 Miles
Bloomingdale 5.6 Miles
Palm River-Clair Mel 6.9 Miles
Valrico 6.9 Miles
Fish Hawk 7.1 Miles
Boyette 7.2 Miles
East Lake-Orient Park 7.9 Miles
Mango 8.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Riverview
(Population 100,000+)
Tampa 9.8 Miles
St Petersburg 22.6 Miles
Clearwater 29.8 Miles
Orlando 74.1 Miles
Cape Coral 93.1 Miles
Coral Springs 167.9 Miles
Jacksonville 175.3 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 180.7 Miles
Pembroke Pines 182.8 Miles
Hollywood 185.7 Miles
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Facts
Regular, heavy use of a drug results in physical dependence, an altered physical state in which the body cannot function normally unless the drug is present. When drug use is abruptly discontinued or withdrawn, the user suffers from physical and mental disturbances known as a withdrawal syndrome. The body and mind experience changes usually the opposite of the effect of the drug. For example, if cocaine causes prolonged wakefulness and euphoria, the withdrawal syndrome will include profound sleepiness and depression. Resuming use of the drug or of a substitute drug with a very similar pattern of actions will end the withdrawal syndrome but may increase dependence. Perhaps the worst of the many consequences of alcohol abuse is alcohol poisoning. More precisely, when an individual drinks far more alcohol than his or her body can metabolize and eliminate, alcohol poisoning, also known as alcohol overdose, is a real possibility. There is often a significant cost associated with cleaning up a methamphetamine lab and disposing of the waste products generated by it. This can lead to agencies or private individuals refusing to accept responsibility for these costs, with the result that clean-up does not occur. Alternatively, there may be a financial incentive to perform less-than-adequate remediation. In either case, future users or occupants of the site can be put at risk. In 1907, the first systematic survey of opium indicated that world production stood at 41,624 tons--over ten times the 1994 world illicit opium supply. |
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
Drug Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
Residential Treatment
Residential treatment offers intensive drug addiction help over a period of weeks or months. This form of treatment has some advantages over out-patient treatment, although it may not be suitable for everyone. For example, those who are responsible for caring for young children may be better suited to attendance at an out patient treatment program. Residential treatment offers a safe, drug and alcohol-free environment where individuals can confront their own drug addiction and associated issues, with the help of qualified staff. Therapy usually consists of a mixture of group counseling, individual counseling and an introduction to the principles of a drug recovery program.
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