




Florissant, Missouri
Florissant, MO Profile
Florissant, MO, population 50,497 , is located
in Missouri's St. Louis county,
about 13.1 miles from St Louis and 78.9 miles from Springfield.
In the 90's the population of Florissant has declined by about 1%.
It is Estimated in recent years the population of Florissant has been growing at an annual rate of less than one percent.
Reports show that during 2003 property crime levels in the Florissant area were lower than Missouri's average.
The same data shows violent crime levels to be lower than the Missouri average.
Florissant Statistics
Florissant Gender Information
Males in Florissant: 23,843 (47%)
Females in Florissant: 26,654 (53%)
As % of Population in Florissant
Race Diversity in Florissant
White: 86%
African American: 12%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 1%
As % of Population in Florissant
Age Diversity in Florissant
Median Age in Florissant: 37.1 (Males in Florissant: 35.4, Females in Florissant: 39.0)
Florissant Males Under 20: 14%
Florissant Females Under 20: 13%
Florissant Males 20 to 40: 13%
Florissant Females 20 to 40: 14%
Florissant Males 40 to 60: 11%
Florissant Females 40 to 60: 13%
Florissant Males Over 60: 8%
Florissant Females Over 60: 13%
Economics in Florissant
Florissant Household Average Size: 2.44 people
Florissant Median Household Income: $ 44,462
Florissant Median Value of Homes: $ 75,000
Law Enforcement in Florissant
Reported crimes in the Florissant area during 2003:
Murder and non-negligent man-slaughter: 1
Forcible rape: 10
Robbery: 37
Aggravated assault: 30
Violent crime events per 100,000 people: 155
Burglary: 188
Larceny-theft: 913
Motor vehicle theft: 158
Arson: 2
Property crime events per 100,000 people: 2,505
Florissant Location Information
Elevation: 578 feet above sea level.
Land Area: 10.2 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Florissant
Calverton Park 1.8 Miles
Berkeley 2.4 Miles
Hazelwood 2.9 Miles
Black Jack 3.0 Miles
Ferguson 3.2 Miles
Kinloch 3.4 Miles
Dellwood 3.4 Miles
Cool Valley 4.3 Miles
Edmundson 4.3 Miles
Castle Point 4.6 Miles
Big Cities Nearest Florissant
(Population 100,000+)
St Louis 13.1 Miles
Springfield 78.9 Miles
Peoria 137.4 Miles
Evansville 160.2 Miles
Springfield 195.3 Miles
Independence 221.2 Miles
Joliet 223.2 Miles
Clarksville 225.2 Miles
Kansas City 229.9 Miles
Aurora 231.1 Miles
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Facts
The primary way that cocaine enters the United States is via the border between the U.S. and Mexico (65% of all cocaine that comes in does so at the Southwestern U.S border) Behavioral therapy for cocaine dependence is often conducted through group therapy. The idea behind the therapy is to make drug use less attractive and to create alternatives to drug use. Patients learn how to change their external environments and their own internal responses. They also learn to recognize situations in which they are most likely to use cocaine, to avoid these situations when they can, and to cope more effectively with problems and problematic behaviors associated with drug abuse. For example, individuals learn how to cope with boredom, anger, frustration, and depression, and how to handle social pressure to use drugs. Sometimes individuals act out social situations in therapy sessions so that they can better handle such situations in real life. Individuals are also urged to give up other drugs, especially alcohol, because drinking makes a person more likely to use cocaine and weakens his or her resolve to avoid cocaine. Behavioral therapy acknowledges that people will sometimes have a lapse and use cocaine while under treatment. A typical group therapy session might address why temporary lapses occur and try to help individuals work to prevent total relapse. Family and friends are also encouraged to join therapy groups, as many researchers believe that such support is one of the most effective ways to encourage abstinence. 70,000 people, aged 12 and older, participated in the nationwide survey and were asked questions concerning run-ins with the law, drunken driving, difficulties at school or work, as well as details of their drug use. Many users who said they'd encountered trouble in most areas still believed they were in control of their habit. Overall, the Household Survey found that 15.9 million Americans age 12 and older used an illicit drug in the month immediately prior to the survey interview. This represents an estimated 7.1 percent of the population in 2001, compared to an estimated 6.3 percent the previous year. The survey's results reveal that 10.8 percent of youths age 12 to 17 were current drug users in 2001 compared with 9.7 percent in 2000. (On a positive note, youth cigarette use in 2001 was slightly below the rate for 2000, continuing a downward trend since 1999.) Among young adults age 18 to 25, current drug use increased between 2000 and 2001 from 15.9 percent to 18.8 percent. There were no statistically significant changes in the rates of drug use among adults age 26 and older. Not a lot is known about long-term PCP use. Use of PCP over an extended period of time can lead to memory loss, difficulties speaking and thinking. These symptoms can last for a year or more after last use. Severe anxiety and depression are common and may continue indefinitely. Some users also report unpleasant flashbacks similar to those experienced with LSD. |
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.
Sobriety
Sobriety means the moderation in or abstinence from consumption of alcoholic liquor or use of drugs. When an individual with an addiction problem enters drug rehabilitation, their main goal is to attain long term sobriety. Unfortunately, sometimes drug addicts and alcoholics find they are able to sustain short periods of sobriety followed by a drug or alcohol relapse. This is why attending a drug or alcohol rehab will help the individual maintain their focus on sobriety. Often, it is only by getting help that individuals with severe drug addiction problems are able to achieve lasting sobriety.
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.
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.
Alcoholism
Alcoholism, also known as "alcohol dependence," is a condition that includes craving and continued alcohol abuse despite repeated drinking-related problems, such as losing a job or getting into trouble with the law. It includes four major areas: Craving: - A strong need, or compulsion, to drink. Impaired control: -The inability to limit one's drinking on any given occasion. Physical dependence: -Withdrawal symptoms, such as nausea, sweating, shakiness, and anxiety, when alcohol use is stopped after a period of heavy drinking. Tolerance: - The need for increasing amounts of alcohol in order to feel its effects.
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