




Winston, Florida
Winston, FL Profile
Winston, FL, population 9,024 , is located
in Florida's Polk county,
about 27.7 miles from Tampa and 44.4 miles from St Petersburg.
In the 90's the population of Winston has declined by about 1%.
Winston Statistics
Winston Gender Information
Males in Winston: 4,468 (50%)
Females in Winston: 4,556 (50%)
As % of Population in Winston
Race Diversity in Winston
White: 63%
African American: 26%
Native American: 1%
Other/Mixed: 10%
As % of Population in Winston
Age Diversity in Winston
Median Age in Winston: 32.4 (Males in Winston: 31.0, Females in Winston: 33.7)
Winston Males Under 20: 17%
Winston Females Under 20: 16%
Winston Males 20 to 40: 13%
Winston Females 20 to 40: 13%
Winston Males 40 to 60: 12%
Winston Females 40 to 60: 12%
Winston Males Over 60: 7%
Winston Females Over 60: 9%
Economics in Winston
Winston Household Average Size: 2.74 people
Winston Median Household Income: $ 25,204
Winston Median Value of Homes: $ 42,600
Winston Location Information
Elevation: 138 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 5.5 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Winston
Lakeland 4.0 Miles
Medulla 5.1 Miles
Plant City 6.1 Miles
Kathleen 6.2 Miles
Gibsonia 6.3 Miles
Lakeland Highlands 6.4 Miles
Crystal Lake 6.5 Miles
Combee Settlement 6.9 Miles
Willow Oak 8.0 Miles
Fussels Corner 9.5 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Winston
(Population 100,000+)
Tampa 27.7 Miles
St Petersburg 44.4 Miles
Clearwater 48.2 Miles
Orlando 52.2 Miles
Cape Coral 101.7 Miles
Jacksonville 160.6 Miles
Coral Springs 162.3 Miles
Ft Lauderdale 175.3 Miles
Pembroke Pines 178.5 Miles
Hollywood 180.9 Miles
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Facts
A federal crackdown in the early 1960s on prescription abuses prompted the illicit production of methamphetamine, particularly in a liquid, injectable form. By the late 1960s, a second wave of abuse began in the Haight-Ashbury district of San Francisco, where it was known as “speed.” This outbreak was also controlled, but meth remained entrenched in the subculture of outlaw motorcycle gangs. The bikers used available chemicals, which they cooked in crude rural labs where the pungent odor associated with production could be concealed. Alcohol use can be even more dangerous in a marine environment than on land. The motion, vibration, engine noise, sun, wind, and spray all accelerate and increase a drinker's impairment. A boater becomes fatigued more quickly than a driver, which leads to a decline in the boater's coordination, judgment, and reaction time, especially when under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Boaters' abilities behind the wheel are also more likely to be influenced by alcohol because boaters generally spend a limited amount of time boating and are less experienced and lack confidence on the water in comparison to dry land. An alcohol detox program is an integral component of any alcohol treatment program. Many factors must be considered when developing an alcohol detox protocol. Issues such as your age, medical issues, amount and frequency of alcohol use are all considered. The alcohol detox treatment protocol developed is the key in managing any symptoms associated with alcohol withdrawal. An alcohol detox program should be a medically monitored unit, complete with 24-hour nursing and a physician credentialed in addiction medicine. Due to the health concerns associated with alcoholism or alcohol abuse, an alcohol detox and treatment program must be able to address the medical needs of each patient. Methamphetamine affects your brain. In the short term, meth causes mind and mood changes such as anxiety, euphoria, and depression. Long-term effects can include chronic fatigue, paranoid or delusional thinking, and permanent psychological damage. |
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.
Addiction Treatment
Addiction treatment is needed when an individual finds that they have developed a drug or alcohol addiction which they are not able to successful end on their own. With the help of addiction treatment, addicted individual can get help to control their drug taking behavior and live happy and successful lives. There are several addiction treatment options available for drug and alcohol addiction. Some of these options include self-help groups, counseling, drug rehabilitation programs (in and out-patient), and residential treatment facilities. Each of these differ
in their aims and outcomes and elements of these addiction treatment options are often
combined.
Drug Overdose
A drug overdose occurs when you consume more drugs than your body can tolerate. Drug users are constantly flirting with the risk of a drug overdose. There is a
fine line between the high they're seeking and serious injury or death. While many victims of drug overdose recover without long term effects, there
can be serious consequences. Some drug overdoses cause the failure of major
organs like the kidneys or liver, or failure of whole systems like the
respiratory or circulatory systems. Patients who survive drug overdose may need
kidney dialysis, kidney or liver transplant, or ongoing care as a result of
heart failure, stroke, or coma. Death can occur in almost any drug overdose
situation, particularly if treatment is not started immediately.
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.
Tolerance
Tolerance to a drug takes place when an individual is exposed to the same drug repeatedly and begins to build up an resistance to the drugs effects. The body then adapts and develops a tolerance for the drug. The addiction that is produced is so powerful that it creates cravings in the user. These cravings for the drug are the result of its impact on the individual's memory with feelings of pleasantness and euphoria which the individual has come to associate with the taking of the drug.
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