




Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
Sunny Isles Beach, FL Profile
Sunny Isles Beach, FL, population 15,315 , is located
in Florida's Miami-Dade county,
about 4.5 miles from Hollywood and 7.3 miles from Pembroke Pines.
In the 90's the population of Sunny Isles Beach has grown by about 30%.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Sunny Isles Beach area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Sunny Isles Beach Statistics
Sunny Isles Beach Gender Information
Males in Sunny Isles Beach: 7,093 (46%)
Females in Sunny Isles Beach: 8,222 (54%)
As % of Population in Sunny Isles Beach
Race Diversity in Sunny Isles Beach
White: 92%
African American: 2%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 5%
As % of Population in Sunny Isles Beach
Age Diversity in Sunny Isles Beach
Median Age in Sunny Isles Beach: 50.4 (Males in Sunny Isles Beach: 46.8, Females in Sunny Isles Beach: 53.5)
Sunny Isles Beach Males Under 20: 6%
Sunny Isles Beach Females Under 20: 6%
Sunny Isles Beach Males 20 to 40: 12%
Sunny Isles Beach Females 20 to 40: 12%
Sunny Isles Beach Males 40 to 60: 12%
Sunny Isles Beach Females 40 to 60: 12%
Sunny Isles Beach Males Over 60: 15%
Sunny Isles Beach Females Over 60: 23%
Economics in Sunny Isles Beach
Sunny Isles Beach Household Average Size: 1.87 people
Sunny Isles Beach Median Household Income: $ 31,627
Sunny Isles Beach Median Value of Homes: $ 104,000
Law Enforcement in Sunny Isles Beach
Reported crimes in the Sunny Isles Beach area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 0
Forcible rape: 4
Robbery: 25
Aggravated assault: 33
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 394
Burglary: 132
Larceny-theft: 458
Motor vehicle theft: 67
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,171
Sunny Isles Beach Location Information
Elevation: 8 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.2 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Sunny Isles Beach
Golden Beach 1.0 Miles
Aventura 1.1 Miles
Ojus 1.7 Miles
Hallandale 2.6 Miles
North Miami Beach 2.8 Miles
Ives Estates 3.4 Miles
Bal Harbour 4.1 Miles
Pembroke Park 4.1 Miles
Lake Forest 4.2 Miles
Bay Harbor Islands 4.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Sunny Isles Beach
(Population 100,000+)
Hollywood 4.5 Miles
Pembroke Pines 7.3 Miles
Hialeah 11.6 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 11.9 Miles
Miami 13.0 Miles
Coral Springs 24.0 Miles
Cape Coral 121.0 Miles
Orlando 194.9 Miles
Tampa 199.5 Miles
St Petersburg 201.8 Miles
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Facts
Barbiturates: Barbiturates are a group of drugs that act as depressants on the central nervous system (the brain and spinal cord). They are derived from barbituric acid, a chemical discovered in 1863. Scientists looking for a drug to treat anxiety and nervousness that would not produce dependence (as do codeine and morphine) changed the structure of barbituric acid and synthesized barbital. Barbital, a depressant, was introduced as a medicine in 1903, followed by phenobarbital in 1913. Since that time, more than 2,000 similar chemicals have been synthesized, but only about 50 of these have been sold as medicines. As more people took the drugs, the side effects of barbiturates became apparent. An overdose can result in respiratory depression (slowing or stopping normal breathing processes), which can be fatal. Doctors also realized that the barbiturates can be abused. People can become dependent on them, and a serious withdrawal syndrome can occur when a person abruptly stops taking the drugs. In the 1960s, the introduction of the benzodiazepines, a safer class of hypnotic drugs (drugs that bring on sleep), replaced barbiturates for certain prescribed uses. Across the metropolitan areas, the most common single-drug deaths involved opiates/opioids alone, followed by cocaine and stimulants. The most frequent multiple-drug deaths involved various combinations of opiates/opioids, cocaine, and alcohol. In new DAWN, alcohol is reported in combination with other drugs and, for individuals under age 21, alcohol is reported even when no other drugs are present. Across the 32 metropolitan areas, the most common unique combinations were: Cocaine with opiates/opioids, Alcohol with opiates/opioids, Alcohol with cocaine and opiates/opioids, and Alcohol with cocaine. Because evidence has shown Ecstasy users are likely to use other drugs, including marijuana, the researchers say they are vulnerable to a myriad of memory afflictions which may represent a 'time bomb' of cognitive problems for later life. Everyone has a different opinion when it comes to addiction. Some believe it's a matter of not having self-control, some say it's a tool of the devil, and there are even those that believe people are born to be addicts; genetically programmed to a life of servitude to their addiction of choice. No matter what the reason, addiction is a problem in our modern society that needs to be looked upon with a feeling of hope, not desperation and is something that everyone needs to help each other deal with. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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