



South Pasadena, Florida
South Pasadena, FL Profile
South Pasadena, FL, population 5,778 , is located
in Florida's Pinellas county,
about 3.7 miles from St Petersburg and 15.1 miles from Clearwater.
In the 90's the population of South Pasadena has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of South Pasadena has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the South Pasadena area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
South Pasadena Statistics
South Pasadena Gender Information
Males in South Pasadena: 2,252 (39%)
Females in South Pasadena: 3,526 (61%)
As % of Population in South Pasadena
Race Diversity in South Pasadena
White: 98%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in South Pasadena
Age Diversity in South Pasadena
Median Age in South Pasadena: 70.6 (Males in South Pasadena: 68.8, Females in South Pasadena: 71.9)
South Pasadena Males Under 20: 2%
South Pasadena Females Under 20: 1%
South Pasadena Males 20 to 40: 3%
South Pasadena Females 20 to 40: 4%
South Pasadena Males 40 to 60: 8%
South Pasadena Females 40 to 60: 10%
South Pasadena Males Over 60: 26%
South Pasadena Females Over 60: 45%
Economics in South Pasadena
South Pasadena Household Average Size: 1.5 people
South Pasadena Median Household Income: $ 28,160
South Pasadena Median Value of Homes: $ 89,000
Law Enforcement in South Pasadena
Reported crimes in the South Pasadena area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 0
Robbery: 7
Aggravated assault: 6
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 221
Burglary: 22
Larceny-theft: 159
Motor vehicle theft: 13
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 3,300
South Pasadena Location Information
Elevation: 8 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to South Pasadena
St Pete Beach 2.1 Miles
Gulfport 2.1 Miles
Treasure Island 2.2 Miles
St Petersburg 3.7 Miles
Kenneth City 4.3 Miles
Tierra Verde 4.4 Miles
Madeira Beach 4.7 Miles
Bay Pines 4.8 Miles
West and East Lealman 5.8 Miles
Redington Beach 5.8 Miles
Big Cities Nearest South Pasadena
(Population 100,000+)
St Petersburg 3.7 Miles
Clearwater 15.1 Miles
Tampa 21.7 Miles
Cape Coral 95.7 Miles
Orlando 99.0 Miles
Coral Springs 183.4 Miles
Jacksonville 189.9 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 195.8 Miles
Pembroke Pines 196.8 Miles
Hollywood 200.1 Miles
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Facts
Despite the restriction, ecstasy use has continued and dramatically increased at the turn of the millenium. In fact, ecstasy is one of the few drugs whose use is increasing among 12-to 25-year-olds. Ecstasy is most often used by young people at parties or in dance clubs, because users find that feelings of extreme happiness and uninhibited confidence produced by the drug encourage socializing, and that the drug's stimulant properties are ideal for prolonged periods of dancing. For some time the perception was that ecstasy was not harmful, but as its use has spread exponentially, reports of death as a result of ecstasy use have become increasingly common. Researchers have also discovered that the chemical is a neurotoxin and that ecstasy users may risk depression as a result of continued use. Community-based outreach is an effective approach for contacting drug users in their local neighborhoods to provide them with the means to change their risky drug- and sex-related behaviors. This approach relies on outreach workers who typically reside in the local community and are familiar with its drug use subculture. As a result, they are in a unique position to educate and influence their peers to stop using drugs and reduce their risks for HIV and other blood-borne infections. Outreach workers distribute HIV/AIDS educational information, bleach kits for disinfecting injection equipment when sterile equipment is not available, and condoms for safer sex. They also provide drug users with referrals for drug treatment, syringe access and exchange programs, and HIV, HBV, and HCV testing and counseling. All psychoactive drugs have effects other than those for which they are used, and some of these can be very damaging to physical health. Smoking marijuana or tobacco, for example, can cause lung damage. Alcohol abuse can cause liver damage. Sniffing cocaine can damage the inside of the nose. People who inject drugs by hypodermic needles can get infections such as hepatitis or HIV. Marijuana was not covered under the Harrison Act, though various state and local statutes required a prescription for distribution. Federal efforts to regulate the use of the drug developed during the 1920s and 1930s, culminating in the passage of the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937 (P.L. 75-238). The Act required a sizeable transfer tax for all marijuana sales. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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