




South Brooksville, Florida
South Brooksville, FL Profile
South Brooksville, FL, population 1,376 , is located
in Florida's Hernando county,
about 40.5 miles from Tampa and 46.0 miles from Clearwater.
In the 90's the population of South Brooksville has declined by about 13%.
South Brooksville Statistics
South Brooksville Gender Information
Males in South Brooksville: 630 (46%)
Females in South Brooksville: 746 (54%)
As % of Population in South Brooksville
Race Diversity in South Brooksville
White: 59%
African American: 37%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in South Brooksville
Age Diversity in South Brooksville
Median Age in South Brooksville: 39.0 (Males in South Brooksville: 37.3, Females in South Brooksville: 40.1)
South Brooksville Males Under 20: 14%
South Brooksville Females Under 20: 14%
South Brooksville Males 20 to 40: 11%
South Brooksville Females 20 to 40: 13%
South Brooksville Males 40 to 60: 11%
South Brooksville Females 40 to 60: 12%
South Brooksville Males Over 60: 10%
South Brooksville Females Over 60: 15%
Economics in South Brooksville
South Brooksville Household Average Size: 2.46 people
South Brooksville Median Household Income: $ 28,073
South Brooksville Median Value of Homes: $ 53,900
South Brooksville Location Information
Elevation: 110 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Brooksville
Brooksville 1.9 Miles
North Brooksville 2.9 Miles
Spring Hill 3.4 Miles
Brookridge 5.6 Miles
Hill 'n Dale 6.3 Miles
Spring Lake 6.6 Miles
Masaryktown 7.0 Miles
Lake Lindsey 7.5 Miles
North Weeki Wachee 10.3 Miles
Weeki Wachee 10.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest South Brooksville
(Population 100,000+)
Tampa 40.5 Miles
Clearwater 46.0 Miles
St Petersburg 55.2 Miles
Orlando 62.2 Miles
Jacksonville 132.4 Miles
Cape Coral 139.0 Miles
Tallahassee 173.7 Miles
Coral Springs 203.9 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 216.9 Miles
Pembroke Pines 220.3 Miles
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Facts
On the body's exterior, excessive drinking can permanently enlarge skin blood vessels, resulting in a permanent flushed look. It inflames the skin, making certain skin conditions, such as rosacea and psoriasis, worsen. Alcohol also is high in calories and can lead to weight gain. Many people, mostly men, develop what is known as a "beer belly." Being overweight has its own health risks (e.g., diabetes, heart attack, high blood pressure). Heavy cocaine users and binge cocaine users can experience visual and auditory hallucinations. A tactile hallucination (a hallucination involving the sense of touch) called "cocaine bugs" causes users to feel imaginary bugs crawling under their skin. Users can scratch or use a knife to try to remove the "bugs" in reaction to this sensation. In 1999, two NIDA-funded studies confirmed that heavy cocaine use can cause long-lasting brain impairment. In one study, it was found that the user's problem-solving skills and cognitive skills lagged behind that of moderate or non-users. In a second study, a month after last use, heavy users performed much worse than moderate or non-users in tasks involving planning and reasoning. Users can become psychologically dependent on cocaine, using the drug to take the place of real-life experiences and problem-solving strategies. People who become dependent and then quit using cocaine often experience an intense craving for the drug long after the last use. The growing purity level of street heroin sold in American cities and suburbs is one of the most worrisome aspects of the drug's resurgence. Users accustomed to 25% purity can easily overdose if they use the same amount of the drug that is 50% or 70% pure. In a 2004 report, the National Drug Intelligence Center revealed that in 65 percent of all emergency room visits related to methadone use, another drug was also present. Frequently the second drug was alcohol. When used together, methadone and alcohol magnify each others' effects. Drinking while taking methadone can lead to very poor motor control, vomiting and breathing problems, coma, and asphyxiation. |
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.
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.
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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