




Vero Beach, Florida
Vero Beach, FL Profile
Vero Beach, FL, population 17,705 , is located
in Florida's Indian River county,
about 86.4 miles from Orlando and 94.9 miles from Coral Springs.
In the 90's the population of Vero Beach has grown by about 2%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Vero Beach has been declining at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Vero Beach area were higher than Florida's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be higher than the Florida average.
Vero Beach Statistics
Vero Beach Gender Information
Males in Vero Beach: 8,522 (48%)
Females in Vero Beach: 9,183 (52%)
As % of Population in Vero Beach
Race Diversity in Vero Beach
White: 93%
African American: 3%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 3%
As % of Population in Vero Beach
Age Diversity in Vero Beach
Median Age in Vero Beach: 47.7 (Males in Vero Beach: 45.0, Females in Vero Beach: 50.1)
Vero Beach Males Under 20: 9%
Vero Beach Females Under 20: 9%
Vero Beach Males 20 to 40: 12%
Vero Beach Females 20 to 40: 10%
Vero Beach Males 40 to 60: 12%
Vero Beach Females 40 to 60: 13%
Vero Beach Males Over 60: 15%
Vero Beach Females Over 60: 20%
Economics in Vero Beach
Vero Beach Household Average Size: 2.02 people
Vero Beach Median Household Income: $ 38,427
Vero Beach Median Value of Homes: $ 121,300
Law Enforcement in Vero Beach
Reported crimes in the Vero Beach area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 5
Robbery: 32
Aggravated assault: 55
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 527
Burglary: 130
Larceny-theft: 572
Motor vehicle theft: 32
Arson: 3
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 4,156
Vero Beach Location Information
Elevation: 22 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 11.1 Square Miles.
Water Area: 1.9 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Vero Beach
Vero Beach South"> Vero Beach South 0.2 Miles
Gifford 2.6 Miles
Florida Ridge 4.1 Miles
South Beach 4.6 Miles
West Vero Corridor 5.2 Miles
Indian River Shores 5.5 Miles
Winter Beach 5.8 Miles
Lakewood Park 6.6 Miles
Wabasso 8.0 Miles
Wabasso Beach 8.7 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Vero Beach
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 86.4 Miles
Coral Springs 94.9 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 106.0 Miles
Hollywood 113.6 Miles
Pembroke Pines 113.6 Miles
Cape Coral 121.1 Miles
Hialeah 123.4 Miles
Tampa 127.9 Miles
Miami 129.6 Miles
St Petersburg 140.0 Miles
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Facts
Most people don't become dependent on alcohol overnight, but it's important to know what the signs of addiction are. If you think you or a friend might be on the path to alcoholism, now is the time to get some help and avoid the pain and problems that come with an alcohol addiction. Alcohol abuse is the first step towards becoming an alcoholic. Many teens go through a period of alcohol abuse, which is often just considered to be a partying phase, but if it continues, you can definitely end up a full blown alcoholic. Whether you just enjoy a beer or two at a party, or head for the harder stuff like scotch and whiskey, alcohol has a tendency to cause problems. That's why you need to know the symptoms so you can recognize them in friends or in yourself. Heroin is an opiate synthesized from morphine. Originally produced in 1874, it was thought to be not only nonaddictive but useful as a cure for respiratory illness and morphine addiction, and capable of relieving morphine withdrawal symptoms. Later it was discovered to have the same pharmacologic effects as morphine and to be just as addictive. In many parts of the world, it is used as an analgesic (for relief of pain), particularly for the terminally ill. Although in the United States the manufacture and importation of the drug are prohibited and it is not used medically, heroin predominates in illicit narcotics traffic because it provides more potency for less bulk than morphine and is thus easier to smuggle. Most children who were exposed to cocaine before birth have normal intelligence. This is encouraging, in light of earlier predictions that many of these children would be severely brain-damaged. However, studies of cocaine-exposed school-aged children do suggest subtle effects on intelligence and behavior. Exposed children tend to score about 3 points lower on tests of IQ than nonexposed children. While effects on overall intelligence appear small, the effects on specific language abilities are larger. Teachers also report more problem behaviors in cocaine-exposed children compared to unexposed children. As a result of these subtle effects on learning and behavior, some exposed children will need special education to help reach their full potential. How can a woman protect her baby from the dangers of cocaine? The birth defects and other problems caused by cocaine are completely preventable. Irish and Native Americans are at increased risk for alcoholism; Jewish and Asian Americans are at decreased risk. Overall, there is no difference in alcoholic prevalence between African Americans, whites, and Hispanic people. Although the biological causes of such different risks are not known, certain people in these population groups may be at higher or lower risk because of the way they metabolize alcohol. One study of Native Americans, for instance, found that they are less sensitive to the intoxicating effects of alcohol. This confirms other studies, in which young men with alcoholic fathers exhibited fewer signs of drunkenness and had lower levels of stress hormones than those without a family history. In other words, they “held their liquor” better. Experts suggest such people may inherit a lack of those warning signals that ordinarily make people stop drinking. Many Asians, on the other hand, are less likely to become alcoholic because of a genetic factor that makes them deficient in aldehyde dehydrogenase, a chemical used by the body to metabolize ethyl alcohol. In its absence, toxic substances build up after drinking alcohol and rapidly lead to flushing, dizziness, and nausea. People with this genetic susceptibility, then, are likely to experience adverse reactions to alcohol and therefore not become alcoholic. This deficiency is not completely protective against drinking, however, particularly if there is added social pressure, such as among college fraternity members. It is important to understand that, whether it is inherited or not, people with alcoholism are still legally responsible for their actions. |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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