




Washington Park, Florida
Washington Park, FL Profile
Washington Park, FL, population 1,257 , is located
in Florida's Broward county,
about 2.5 miles from Ft Lauderdale and 8.6 miles from Hollywood.
In the 90's the population of Washington Park has declined by about 82%.
Washington Park Statistics
Washington Park Gender Information
Males in Washington Park: 595 (47%)
Females in Washington Park: 662 (53%)
As % of Population in Washington Park
Race Diversity in Washington Park
African American: 98%
Other/Mixed: 2%
As % of Population in Washington Park
Age Diversity in Washington Park
Median Age in Washington Park: 35.4 (Males in Washington Park: 34.9, Females in Washington Park: 35.7)
Washington Park Males Under 20: 17%
Washington Park Females Under 20: 17%
Washington Park Males 20 to 40: 10%
Washington Park Females 20 to 40: 13%
Washington Park Males 40 to 60: 13%
Washington Park Females 40 to 60: 14%
Washington Park Males Over 60: 8%
Washington Park Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Washington Park
Washington Park Household Average Size: 3.07 people
Washington Park Median Household Income: $ 23,516
Washington Park Median Value of Homes: $ 73,900
Washington Park Location Information
Elevation: 5 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 1.1 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Washington Park
Broward Estates 0.9 Miles
Melrose Park 1.5 Miles
Rock Island 1.6 Miles
Lauderhill 2.1 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 2.5 Miles
Lazy Lake 2.8 Miles
Broadview Park 2.9 Miles
Lauderdale Lakes 2.9 Miles
Plantation (Broward County) 3.2 Miles
Wilton Manors 3.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Washington Park
(Population 100,000+)
Ft Lauderdale 2.5 Miles
Hollywood 8.6 Miles
Pembroke Pines 9.3 Miles
Coral Springs 11.1 Miles
Hialeah 20.0 Miles
Miami 24.8 Miles
Cape Coral 113.6 Miles
Orlando 182.0 Miles
Tampa 188.3 Miles
St Petersburg 191.2 Miles
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Facts
Lifetime alcohol users aged 21 or older had a significantly higher rate of past year illicit drug use (13.7 percent) compared with lifetime nondrinkers (2.7 percent). In addition, lifetime alcohol users had significantly higher rates of past year use across all illicit drug categories, with the exception of inhalants. Nonmedical use of pain relievers was the illicit drug used most often by lifetime nondrinkers, whereas lifetime alcohol users reported using marijuana most frequently." Marijuana. Marijuana is the most frequently used illicit drug. In 2001, 37 percent of seniors—well over one in three—reported using marijuana in the past twelve months. Among 8th graders, annual marijuana use increased from 6.2 percent in 1991 to 15 percent in 2001 (peaking at 18 percent in 1996). Among 10th graders, annual marijuana use almost doubled between 1991 and 2001, from 17 percent to 33 percent (peaking at 35 percent in 1997). Inhalants. Although not necessarily illicit drugs, inhalants are sometimes used illicitly for the purpose of getting high. This particular behavior is generally more often seen among younger students than among high-school seniors. In 2001, for example, 4.5 percent of 12th graders reported using inhalants to get high at least once in the past twelve months, compared to 6.6 percent of 10th graders, and 9.1 percent of 8th graders. Drug-Related Medical Emergencies Are at a Historic High. The Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN), which studies drug-related hospital emergency room episodes, provides a useful snapshot of the health consequences of America’s drug problem. In 1995, DAWN estimated that 531,800 drug-related episodes occurred -- slightly more than the 518,500 incidents in 1994. The 1995 figure marks the first time in the past five years that drug-related emergency department episodes did not rise significantly. The drug MDMA is popularly known as "ecstasy," XTC, and ADAM. It is a synthesized compound and a member of the family of HALLUCINOGENS known as the substituted phenethylamines, which also includes methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA) and 2, 5-dimethoxy-4-methylamphetamine (DOM). These hallucinogens are structurally related to the phenethylamine-type NEUROTRANSMITTERS dopamine, norepinephrine, and epinephrine. Many analogs of these compounds have been synthesized and are sometimes found on the street—the so-called DESIGNER DRUGS. |
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 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 Abuse
Drug abuse is defined as the chronic or habitual use of any chemical substance to alter states of body or mind for other than medically warranted purposes. Drug abuse is a problem which has an effect on people of all income levels,
ages, and stations in life. Quite often the last person to see that there is a
problem is the drug abuser them self. Every year, more and more people become
drug addicts in their pursuit to get "high".
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.
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.
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