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Tamarac, FL Profile
Tamarac, FL, population 55,588 , is located
in Florida's Broward county,
about 4.2 miles from Coral Springs and 9.1 miles from Ft Lauderdale.
In the 90's the population of Tamarac has grown by about 24%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Tamarac has been growing at an annual rate of 1.3 percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Tamarac area were lower than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Florida average.
Tamarac Statistics
Tamarac Gender Information
Males in Tamarac: 24,862 (45%)
Females in Tamarac: 30,726 (55%)
As % of Population in Tamarac
Race Diversity in Tamarac
White: 82%
African American: 11%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 6%
As % of Population in Tamarac
Age Diversity in Tamarac
Median Age in Tamarac: 52.9 (Males in Tamarac: 47.9, Females in Tamarac: 56.4)
Tamarac Males Under 20: 8%
Tamarac Females Under 20: 7%
Tamarac Males 20 to 40: 11%
Tamarac Females 20 to 40: 11%
Tamarac Males 40 to 60: 9%
Tamarac Females 40 to 60: 11%
Tamarac Males Over 60: 17%
Tamarac Females Over 60: 25%
Economics in Tamarac
Tamarac Household Average Size: 2 people
Tamarac Median Household Income: $ 34,290
Tamarac Median Value of Homes: $ 85,900
Law Enforcement in Tamarac
Reported crimes in the Tamarac area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 2
Forcible rape: 9
Robbery: 71
Aggravated assault: 101
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 313
Burglary: 165
Larceny-theft: 581
Motor vehicle theft: 137
Arson: 5
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 1,509
Tamarac Location Information
Elevation: 11 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.5 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Tamarac
North Lauderdale 1.5 Miles
Broadview-Pompano Park 2.7 Miles
Margate 3.5 Miles
Palm Aire 3.6 Miles
Lauderdale Lakes 4.1 Miles
Coral Springs 4.2 Miles
Coconut Creek 5.2 Miles
Lauderhill 5.5 Miles
Plantation (Broward County) 6.0 Miles
Twin Lakes 6.0 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Tamarac
(Population 100,000+)
Coral Springs 4.2 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 9.1 Miles
Pembroke Pines 14.6 Miles
Hollywood 15.3 Miles
Hialeah 24.6 Miles
Miami 30.5 Miles
Cape Coral 108.1 Miles
Orlando 175.2 Miles
Tampa 181.4 Miles
St Petersburg 184.5 Miles
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Facts
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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.
Drug Rehabilitation
Drug rehabilitation is a place or program that an individual enters to treat a drug or alcohol addiction. Through therapy and education, the individual is restored to their former non-drug using self. They are then able to re-enter society clean and sober. There are many reasons why a person would need to attend a drug rehabilitation program. Some of the many reasons are: the inability to control their drinking or drug use, alienating their friends and family, problems with the law, and problems at work. Also, there are several different types of drug rehabilitation programs available: inpatient, outpatient, residential, short-term, and long-term.
Relapse
Relapse is a term used to describe when an individual who has quit using drugs starts using once again. A relapse can mean just a one time use, a long term continues period of using or anything in between after a period of sobriety has taken place. An individual begins to experience a psychological relapse long before their first use after
quitting. Some things that can lead to relapse both physically or psychologically include: 1. Being in the presence of drugs or alcohol, drug or alcohol users, or places where you used or bought chemicals. 2. Feelings we perceive as negative, particularly anger; also sadness, loneliness, guilt, fear, and anxiety. 3. Positive feelings that make you want to celebrate by using. 4. Listening to others past drug use stories and just dwelling on getting high. 5. Believing that you no longer have to worry (complacent). That is, that you are no longer stimulated to crave drugs/alcohol by any of the above situations or by anything else – and therefore maybe it’s safe for you to use occasionally.
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.
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