




South Bradenton, Florida
South Bradenton, FL Profile
South Bradenton, FL, population 21,587 , is located
in Florida's Manatee county,
about 22.1 miles from St Petersburg and 34.3 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of South Bradenton has grown by about 6%.
South Bradenton Statistics
South Bradenton Gender Information
Males in South Bradenton: 10,088 (47%)
Females in South Bradenton: 11,499 (53%)
As % of Population in South Bradenton
Race Diversity in South Bradenton
White: 90%
African American: 5%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in South Bradenton
Age Diversity in South Bradenton
Median Age in South Bradenton: 44.2 (Males in South Bradenton: 40.6, Females in South Bradenton: 47.9)
South Bradenton Males Under 20: 10%
South Bradenton Females Under 20: 10%
South Bradenton Males 20 to 40: 13%
South Bradenton Females 20 to 40: 12%
South Bradenton Males 40 to 60: 10%
South Bradenton Females 40 to 60: 11%
South Bradenton Males Over 60: 14%
South Bradenton Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in South Bradenton
South Bradenton Household Average Size: 2 people
South Bradenton Median Household Income: $ 27,410
South Bradenton Median Value of Homes: $ 56,800
South Bradenton Location Information
Elevation: 20 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 4.6 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Bradenton
West Samoset 1.6 Miles
Samoset 2.5 Miles
Bradenton 2.5 Miles
Bayshore Gardens 2.7 Miles
West Bradenton 3.4 Miles
Whitfield 3.7 Miles
Palmetto 4.1 Miles
Memphis 5.2 Miles
Ellenton 5.2 Miles
Longboat Key 5.9 Miles
Big Cities Nearest South Bradenton
(Population 100,000+)
St Petersburg 22.1 Miles
Tampa 34.3 Miles
Clearwater 37.3 Miles
Cape Coral 73.5 Miles
Orlando 104.5 Miles
Coral Springs 164.7 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 176.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 177.2 Miles
Hialeah 180.6 Miles
Hollywood 180.7 Miles
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Facts
Lifetime alcohol users aged 21 or older had a significantly higher rate of past year illicit drug use (13.7 percent) compared with lifetime nondrinkers (2.7 percent). In addition, lifetime alcohol users had significantly higher rates of past year use across all illicit drug categories, with the exception of inhalants. Nonmedical use of pain relievers was the illicit drug used most often by lifetime nondrinkers, whereas lifetime alcohol users reported using marijuana most frequently." Marijuana. Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit drug. In 2001, 37 percent of seniors—well over one in three—reported using marijuana in the past twelve months. Among 8th graders, annual marijuana use increased from 6.2 percent in 1991 to 15 percent in 2001 (peaking at 18 percent in 1996). Among 10th graders, annual marijuana use almost doubled between 1991 and 2001, from 17 percent to 33 percent (peaking at 35 percent in 1997). Inhalants. Although not necessarily illicit drugs, inhalants are sometimes used illicitly for the purpose of getting high. This particular behavior is generally more often seen among younger students than among high-school seniors. In 2001, for example, 4.5 percent of 12th graders reported using inhalants to get high at least once in the past twelve months, compared to 6.6 percent of 10th graders, and 9.1 percent of 8th graders. Drug-Related Medical Emergencies Are at a Historic High. The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), which studies drug-related hospital emergency room episodes, provides a useful snapshot of the health consequences of America’s drug problem. In 1995, DAWN estimated that 531,800 drug-related episodes occurred -- slightly more than the 518,500 incidents in 1994. The 1995 figure marks the first time in the past five years that drug-related emergency department episodes did not rise significantly. The drug MDMA is popularly known as "ecstasy," XTC, and ADAM. It is a synthesized compound and a member of the family of HALLUCINOGENS known as the substituted phenethylamines, which also includes methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and 2, 5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM). These hallucinogens are structurally related to the phenethylamine-type NEUROTRANSMITTERS dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Many analogs of these compounds have been synthesized and are sometimes found on the street—the so-called DESIGNER 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.
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.
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".
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.
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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