




Springfield, Florida
Springfield, FL Profile
Springfield, FL, population 8,810 , is located
in Florida's Bay county,
about 81.9 miles from Tallahassee and 149.8 miles from Mobile.
In the 90's the population of Springfield has grown by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Springfield has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Springfield area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Springfield Statistics
Springfield Gender Information
Males in Springfield: 4,212 (48%)
Females in Springfield: 4,598 (52%)
As % of Population in Springfield
Race Diversity in Springfield
White: 67%
African American: 23%
Native American: 1%
Asian: 4%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Springfield
Age Diversity in Springfield
Median Age in Springfield: 33.0 (Males in Springfield: 32.4, Females in Springfield: 33.6)
Springfield Males Under 20: 16%
Springfield Females Under 20: 16%
Springfield Males 20 to 40: 14%
Springfield Females 20 to 40: 15%
Springfield Males 40 to 60: 11%
Springfield Females 40 to 60: 12%
Springfield Males Over 60: 7%
Springfield Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Springfield
Springfield Household Average Size: 2.56 people
Springfield Median Household Income: $ 27,844
Springfield Median Value of Homes: $ 60,400
Law Enforcement in Springfield
Reported crimes in the Springfield area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 8
Robbery: 27
Aggravated assault: 95
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 1,440
Burglary: 248
Larceny-theft: 108
Motor vehicle theft: 14
Arson: 0
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,066
Springfield Location Information
Elevation: 32 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 3.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Springfield
Cedar Grove 1.5 Miles
Parker 1.6 Miles
Callaway 2.5 Miles
Panama City 2.9 Miles
Hiland Park 3.4 Miles
Pretty Bayou 5.9 Miles
Lynn Haven 6.8 Miles
Tyndall AFB 7.5 Miles
Upper Grand Lagoon 7.8 Miles
Lower Grand Lagoon 8.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Springfield
(Population 100,000+)
Tallahassee 81.9 Miles
Mobile 149.8 Miles
Montgomery 158.4 Miles
Columbus 163.8 Miles
Clearwater 227.5 Miles
Jacksonville 236.7 Miles
St Petersburg 242.1 Miles
Birmingham 243.2 Miles
Tampa 244.2 Miles
Atlanta 258.9 Miles
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Facts
Many young adults reported that benzodiazepines were readily available to them (37–38%). This availability was decreased in the long term among young adults aged 19–22 years, with 36.5% saying that these drugs were "fairly easy" or "very easy" to get in 2000. This was a decrease from the 37.1% who reported this availability in 1999, and a decrease from the 67.4% who reported this in 1980. Among 19–22 year olds, the percentage of youths reporting that most or all of their friends used benzodiazepine increased, from 1.9% in 1980 to 2.1% in 2000. There was also an increase of 0.9% in the number of 19 to 22 year olds who reported that most or all of their friends used benzodiazepines from 1999 to 2000. The percentage of young adults aged 19–22 years who reported that they had any exposure to benzodiazepines also increased from 14.3% in 1999 to 18.5% in 2000, an increase of 4.3%. This was decreased, however, from responses in 1980, when a full 29.6% of young adults in this age group reported having any exposure to benzodiazepines. In those saying they were often exposed to benzodiazepine use, the percentage again increased, from 1.5% in 1999 to 1.7% in 2000, an increase of 0.2%. Cannabis is also famous for stimulating the appetite (especially, it would seem, for Wheat Crunchies and chocolate flavored milk). These short bursts of extreme hunger are known universally as the 'munchies'. Taken by mouth in pill, biscuit, or liquid form, methadone passes into the digestive system and from there is broken down in the liver. The liver releases the drug into the bloodstream, and it is carried to the brain and spinal cord, where it attaches to opiate receptors. When no drugs are in the brain, opiate receptors take in ENDORPHINS and ENKEPHALINS, two brain chemicals that regulate feelings of well-being, overall motor coordination, breathing and coughing, and moods. Opiates replace these natural chemicals quickly and in such quantity that the user experiences a rush of pleasurable sensations and a calm drowsiness for hours afterward. This is the "high" that opiate users seek. Does the use of alcohol or other drugs by pregnant women affect their infants? Pregnant women who use alcohol may bear children suffering from fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS). FAS is the leading known environmental cause of mental retardation in the western world. Each year 4,000 to 12,000 babies are born with the physical signs and intellectual disabilities associated with FAS, and thousands more experience the somewhat lesser disabilities of fetal alcohol effects. |
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.
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 Addiction
Drug addiction is a pattern of repeated drug taking that usually results in tolerance (the need for greater amounts of the drug to achieve the same effect), withdrawal (physical and cognitive effects when drug use declines or stops), and compulsive drug taking behavior (drug taking that persists despite efforts to reduce intake and despite problems with family, friends, and work). Drug addiction encompasses a diverse range of drugs (such as alcohol, cannabis, amphetamines, and cocaine) and is caused by many different factors.
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.
Addiction
Addiction is one of the many consequences of so-called 'casual' drug and alcohol abuse. A loss of control over drugs and alcohol can be driven by physical or psychological factors, or sometimes both. Physical addiction takes place when the body comes to need a drug to function normally. If it is not taken, unpleasant withdrawal symptoms occur. The only way to avoid this is to take more of the drug. Psychological addiction takes place when an individual comes to rely on a drug to supply good feelings, such as relaxation, self-confidence, self esteem, and freedom from anxiety. This is not just a casual desire, it's a powerful compulsion.
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