




Wedgefield, Florida
Wedgefield, FL Profile
Wedgefield, FL, population 2,700 , is located
in Florida's Orange county,
about 18.7 miles from Orlando and 92.1 miles from Tampa.
Wedgefield Statistics
Wedgefield Gender Information
Males in Wedgefield: 1,382 (51%)
Females in Wedgefield: 1,318 (49%)
As % of Population in Wedgefield
Race Diversity in Wedgefield
White: 81%
African American: 7%
Asian: 8%
Other/Mixed: 4%
As % of Population in Wedgefield
Age Diversity in Wedgefield
Median Age in Wedgefield: 37.9 (Males in Wedgefield: 37.4, Females in Wedgefield: 38.5)
Wedgefield Males Under 20: 14%
Wedgefield Females Under 20: 12%
Wedgefield Males 20 to 40: 14%
Wedgefield Females 20 to 40: 13%
Wedgefield Males 40 to 60: 15%
Wedgefield Females 40 to 60: 16%
Wedgefield Males Over 60: 7%
Wedgefield Females Over 60: 7%
Economics in Wedgefield
Wedgefield Household Average Size: 2.82 people
Wedgefield Median Household Income: $ 61,705
Wedgefield Median Value of Homes: $ 127,500
Wedgefield Location Information
Elevation: 70 feet above sea level.
Land Area: Square Miles.
Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Wedgefield
Christmas 4.9 Miles
Bithlo 5.0 Miles
Chuluota 11.0 Miles
Lake Hart 11.9 Miles
Union Park 13.9 Miles
Azalea Park 14.1 Miles
Oviedo 14.9 Miles
Goldenrod 15.4 Miles
Conway 15.4 Miles
Belle Isle 17.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Wedgefield
(Population 100,000+)
Orlando 18.7 Miles
Tampa 92.1 Miles
St Petersburg 109.6 Miles
Clearwater 111.0 Miles
Jacksonville 132.2 Miles
Cape Coral 143.5 Miles
Coral Springs 161.1 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 173.4 Miles
Pembroke Pines 179.7 Miles
Hollywood 180.6 Miles
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Facts
Three decades of scientific research and clinical practice have yielded a variety of effective approaches to drug addiction treatment. Extensive data document that drug addiction treatment is as effective as are treatments for most other similarly chronic medical conditions. In spite of scientific evidence that establishes the effectiveness of drug abuse treatment, many people believe that treatment is ineffective. In part, this is because of unrealistic expectations. Many people equate addiction with simply using drugs and therefore expect that addiction should be cured quickly, and if it is not, treatment is a failure. In reality, because addiction is a chronic disorder, the ultimate goal of long-term abstinence often requires sustained and repeated treatment. Several studies have noted an association between cannabis use and lower educational attainment. A 25-year longitudinal study demonstrated that at age 16, those who had used cannabis on more than 100 occasions were nearly six times as likely to leave school without graduating as those who had never used cannabis. In the same sample, students at the age of 20 who had never used cannabis were four and a half times more likely to receive a college degree than students who had used cannabis more than 100 times. In addition to a fourth time Drunk Driving Offender permanently losing his or her license, the individual also faces a minimum of 60 consecutive days in jail and a maximum of one year. The fines for this offense can range from $750 to $10,000. The offender also runs into other costs, such as paying for drug or alcohol treatment. The same rules apply to drivers who are convicted of murder with a motor vehicle, regardless of their driving or criminal records. There are several factors that may contribute to the abuse and diversion of OxyContin. OxyContin's formulation as a controlled- release opioid that is twice as potent as morphine may have made it an attractive target for abuse and diversion. In addition, the original label’s safety warning advising patients not to crush the tablets because of the possible rapid release of a potentially toxic amount of oxycodone may have inadvertently alerted abusers to possible methods for misuse. Further, the rapid growth in OxyContin sales increased the drug's availability in the marketplace and may have contributed to opportunities to obtain the drug illicitly. |
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.
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.
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.
Dependence
Dependence is the compulsive use of a substance despite negative consequences which can be severe; drug dependence is simply excessive use of a drug or use of a drug for purposes for which it was not medically intended. Physical dependence on a substance (needing a drug to function) is not necessary or sufficient to define addiction. There are some substances that don't cause addiction but do cause physical dependence (for example, some blood pressure medications) and substances that cause addiction but not classic physical dependence (cocaine withdrawal, for example, it does not have symptoms like vomiting and chills; it is mainly characterized by depression).
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