




Vamo, Florida
Vamo, FL Profile
Vamo, FL, population 5,285 , is located
in Florida's Sarasota county,
about 39.6 miles from St Petersburg and 50.2 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Vamo has grown by about 59%.
Vamo Statistics
Vamo Gender Information
Males in Vamo: 2,374 (45%)
Females in Vamo: 2,911 (55%)
As % of Population in Vamo
Race Diversity in Vamo
White: 97%
African American: 1%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Vamo
Age Diversity in Vamo
Median Age in Vamo: 50.3 (Males in Vamo: 45.3, Females in Vamo: 54.5)
Vamo Males Under 20: 8%
Vamo Females Under 20: 7%
Vamo Males 20 to 40: 11%
Vamo Females 20 to 40: 12%
Vamo Males 40 to 60: 11%
Vamo Females 40 to 60: 12%
Vamo Males Over 60: 15%
Vamo Females Over 60: 24%
Economics in Vamo
Vamo Household Average Size: 1.92 people
Vamo Median Household Income: $ 45,945
Vamo Median Value of Homes: $ 128,400
Vamo Location Information
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.8 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.3 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vamo
Osprey 1.8 Miles
Gulf Gate Estates 2.7 Miles
Bee Ridge 4.4 Miles
South Gate Ridge 4.5 Miles
Ridge Wood Heights 4.6 Miles
South Sarasota 4.9 Miles
Southgate 6.0 Miles
Sarasota Springs 6.1 Miles
Lake Sarasota 6.1 Miles
Siesta Key 6.4 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vamo
(Population 100,000+)
St Petersburg 39.6 Miles
Tampa 50.2 Miles
Clearwater 54.7 Miles
Cape Coral 56.8 Miles
Orlando 113.9 Miles
Coral Springs 152.5 Miles
Pembroke Pines 163.9 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 164.2 Miles
Hialeah 166.6 Miles
Hollywood 167.6 Miles
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Facts
Because alcohol and health effects can involve many organs in the body, long-term alcohol abuse puts a person at risk for developing serious health conditions and illnesses. Additional long term negative alcohol and health effects on the body include bleeding in the esophagus, nerve damage, depression, insomnia, damage to the brain, and erectile dysfunction in men. Rising from low levels in the 1840s, China produced 35,000 tons of raw opium in 1906-07--equivalent to 85 percent of world opium supply. Club drugs affect your body. Different club drugs have different effects on your body. Some common effects include loss of muscle and motor control, blurred vision, and seizures. Club drugs like Ecstasy are stimulants that increase your heart rate and blood pressure and can lead to heart or kidney failure. Other club drugs, like GHB, are depressants that can cause drowsiness, unconsciousness, or breathing problems. In the 25 to 49 age group, illicit drug overdose is the fourth leading cause of death, about the same number as motor vehicle crashes. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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