




Weeki Wachee Gardens, Florida
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL Profile
Weeki Wachee Gardens, FL, population 1,140 , is located
in Florida's Hernando county,
about 40.6 miles from Clearwater and 41.9 miles from Tampa.
In the 90's the population of Weeki Wachee Gardens has declined by about 3%.
Weeki Wachee Gardens Statistics
Weeki Wachee Gardens Gender Information
Males in Weeki Wachee Gardens: 593 (52%)
Females in Weeki Wachee Gardens: 547 (48%)
As % of Population in Weeki Wachee Gardens
Race Diversity in Weeki Wachee Gardens
White: 98%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Weeki Wachee Gardens
Age Diversity in Weeki Wachee Gardens
Median Age in Weeki Wachee Gardens: 54.3 (Males in Weeki Wachee Gardens: 54.3, Females in Weeki Wachee Gardens: 54.3)
Weeki Wachee Gardens Males Under 20: 8%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Females Under 20: 6%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Males 20 to 40: 7%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Females 20 to 40: 7%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Males 40 to 60: 17%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Females 40 to 60: 18%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Males Over 60: 20%
Weeki Wachee Gardens Females Over 60: 17%
Economics in Weeki Wachee Gardens
Weeki Wachee Gardens Household Average Size: 2.05 people
Weeki Wachee Gardens Median Household Income: $ 29,826
Weeki Wachee Gardens Median Value of Homes: $ 83,500
Weeki Wachee Gardens Location Information
Elevation: 5 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 2.0 Square Miles.
Water Area: 0.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Weeki Wachee Gardens
Bayport 1.1 Miles
Pine Island 3.2 Miles
Weeki Wachee 3.7 Miles
North Weeki Wachee 3.7 Miles
Timber Pines 4.7 Miles
Hernando Beach 4.8 Miles
Brookridge 8.4 Miles
Shady Hills 10.0 Miles
Spring Hill 11.0 Miles
Masaryktown 12.3 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Weeki Wachee Gardens
(Population 100,000+)
Clearwater 40.6 Miles
Tampa 41.9 Miles
St Petersburg 52.8 Miles
Orlando 76.0 Miles
Jacksonville 137.5 Miles
Cape Coral 142.6 Miles
Tallahassee 165.0 Miles
Coral Springs 213.2 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 226.2 Miles
Pembroke Pines 229.1 Miles
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Facts
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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.
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.
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.
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 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".
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