Golden Lakes, FL Profile

Golden Lakes, FL, population 6,694 , is located in Florida's Palm Beach county, about 30.4 miles from Coral Springs and 40.0 miles from Ft Lauderdale.

In the 90's the population of Golden Lakes has grown by about 73%.

Golden Lakes Statistics Golden Lakes Gender Information

Males in Golden Lakes: 3,054 (46%)
Females in Golden Lakes: 3,640 (54%)

As % of Population in Golden Lakes in Golden Lakes    

Race Diversity in Golden Lakes

White: 69%
African American: 23%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 7%

As % of Population in Golden Lakes in Golden Lakes        

Age Diversity in Golden Lakes

Median Age in Golden Lakes: 38.5 (Males in Golden Lakes: 35.7, Females in Golden Lakes: 41.1)

Golden Lakes Males Under 20: 12%     Golden Lakes Females Under 20: 13% Golden Lakes Males 20 to 40: 13%     Golden Lakes Females 20 to 40: 14% Golden Lakes Males 40 to 60: 7%     Golden Lakes Females 40 to 60: 8% Golden Lakes Males Over 60: 14%     Golden Lakes Females Over 60: 20%

Economics in Golden Lakes in Golden Lakes

Golden Lakes Household Average Size: 2.15 people
Golden Lakes Median Household Income: $ 27,674
Golden Lakes Median Value of Homes: $ 42,300


Golden Lakes Location Information
Elevation: 15 feet above sea level. Land Area: 2.4 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Golden Lakes Plantation Mobile Home Park 2.0 Miles Lake Belvedere Estates 2.1 Miles Century Village 2.4 Miles Stacey Street 2.5 Miles Royal Palm Estates 2.8 Miles Haverhill 2.8 Miles Cypress Lakes 3.2 Miles Schall Circle 3.2 Miles Gun Club Estates 4.0 Miles Lakeside Green 4.1 Miles Big Cities Nearest Golden Lakes (Population 100,000+) Coral Springs 30.4 Miles Ft Lauderdale 40.0 Miles Hollywood 47.7 Miles Pembroke Pines 48.4 Miles Hialeah 58.7 Miles Miami 64.1 Miles Cape Coral 110.8 Miles Orlando 147.3 Miles Tampa 165.2 Miles St Petersburg 171.4 Miles


The listings in Golden Lakes, Florida and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(14) Outpatient
(6) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(16) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(9) Males
(5) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(5) Clients With Legal Issues
(7) Spanish Speaking
(7) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(2) Methadone Detoxification
(4) Halfway House
(7) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(8) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(7) Teens and Adolescents
(3) Seniors/Older Adults
(7) Females
(3) American Sign Language
(1) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(4) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(2) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(2) Hospital Inpatient



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Golden Lakes, Florida? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Golden Lakes and you don't know where to turn to for help? Addiction to any substance can be a very dark and lonely place, not just for the abuser but for anyone that cares about them. All hope is not lost; there are effective solutions out there. We can help you find an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Golden Lakes that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Center in Golden Lakes is a perfect solution for the treatment of drug addiction and alcoholism. Treatment will be geared towards helping the individual overcome their need to fix problems in their life with drugs and alcohol. Once they can grasp this, they will be able to cope with life situations more appropriately and resolve their problems without substances.

There are a variety of approaches to addiction treatment. Examples offered in Golden Lakes are Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Centers, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Inpatient Addiction Treatment, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Golden Lakes will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Golden Lakes, Florida to assist with the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms which result when an addict discontinues use of a substance they are addicted to. Continued use of a psychoactive substance over time causes the brain to adapt to the presence of the drug, making the desired effect minimal. Physical tolerance to drugs such as heroin, amphetamines, cocaine, nicotine and alcohol develops in this way. Over time, more and more of the addictive drug is required to get the same effect. Quitting an addictive drug abruptly causes serious withdrawal symptoms, which may take the body weeks or months to return to normal function. Withdrawing from hardcore drugs such as heroin can cause extremely severe and painful withdrawal symptoms, which can last for quite some time.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Golden Lakes will be able to administer a professional detox as well as assistance with psychological issues. These underlying psychological issues are at the root of all drug and alcohol addiction problems. Addressing this head on will decrease the chances of relapse and increase the chances of a fully rehabilitated and contributing member of society. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program in Golden Lakes, FL. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Golden Lakes, follows a rigid, comprehensive program to ensure a successful recovery. This program addresses every aspect of addiction and every area where the person could be having trouble.

To ensure a lasting recovery, the individual must gain the knowledge, abilities and "life tools" to change their behavior and reaction to situations. The individual's program will be focused on strategies for returning home to Golden Lakes, from a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Golden Lakes. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Golden Lakes which may have prompted their drug use, as these same triggers can produce psychological stressors. These psychological stressors, if not addressed, can make it very hard for an individual to control their response to drug using impulses. Research has shown that an addict shows changes in the way their brain functions after having discontinued using drugs and/or alcohol. Because of this, even an individual with the best of intentions may find it extremely hard to overcome drug addiction or alcoholism without professional addiction treatment.

So you can see that a recovering addict has a lot to deal with when deciding to kick the habit. With triggers, drug cravings, and changes in the way their brain functions due to habitual drug use, seeking help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Facility to successfully recovery from drug and alcohol addiction is a no-brainer.

A person that is serious about the decision to get sober should enroll in an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Golden Lakes, FL. Why fail again on your own? Why lose another friend or push a family member even further away? Why beg, cheat, and steal just to get drugs or alcohol, risking legal problems and jail time? You don't have to be depressed and unhappy because of excessive drug or alcohol use. There is help available, even for the most severe addicts.

Getting Help

Call toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) and speak to a professional Registered Addiction Specialist or simply fill out the Golden Lakes, Florida Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

There are no listings in Golden Lakes, FL. so we have provided the 20 closest treatment facilities arranged by distance from Golden Lakes, Florida:

Addiction Research and Consulting Corp West Palm Beach, FL 2.7 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Drug Testing and Counseling Services West Palm Beach, FL 2.7 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Hanley Center Treatment Programs West Palm Beach, FL 2.7 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Palm Beach Institute West Palm Beach, FL 6.1 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
New Beginnings Detox Wellington, FL 6.2 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
New Options of Royal Palm Beach Inc Wellington, FL 6.2 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Family Health Counseling Center Inc West Palm Beach, FL 6.5 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
PEC Inc West Palm Beach, FL 6.5 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Palm Beach Recovery Coalition Lake Worth, FL 7.6 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Recovery Assoc of the Palm Beaches Lake Worth, FL 7.6 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sunrise Detoxification Center LLC Lake Worth, FL 7.6 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Treatment Center of the Palm Beaches Lake Worth, FL 7.6 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Counseling Services of Lake Worth Lake Worth, FL 8.6 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Growing Together Inc Lake Worth, FL 8.6 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches Lake Park, FL 8.9 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Sunset House Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL 9.8 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Archstone Recovery Center Inc Lantana, FL 9.9 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Lee Ballard RN LCSW CAP Palm Beach Gardens, FL 10.7 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Synergy Group Services Inc Palm Beach Gardens, FL 10.7 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Watershed Treatment Program Inc Boca Raton, FL 11.2 miles from Golden Lakes
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

Ecstasy is one of the most widely used recreational drugs in the world and is taken in a variety of settings.

Effects produced by opiates, such as morphine, are pleasure (or reward) and pain relief.

In 2008, the number of persons aged 12 or older needing treatment for an illegal drug use problem was 7.6 million (3.0 percent of the total population). Of these, 1.2 million (0.5 percent of the total population and 16.0 percent of the persons who needed treatment) received treatment at a specialty facility for an illegal drug use problem in the past year. Thus, there were 6.4 million persons (2.5 percent of the total population) who needed but did not receive treatment at a specialty facility for an illegal drug use problem in 2008. None of these estimates changed significantly between 2007 and 2008. The percentage of persons needing treatment for an illegal drug use problem decreased between 2002 (3.3 percent) and 2008 (3.0 percent).

During 2007, almost half of the inhalant drug rehab admissions represented clients under the age of 20.

Among adults aged 50 to 59, the rate of current illegal drug use increased between 2002 and 2005, then remained unchanged in 2006. For those aged 50 to 54, the rate increased from 3.4 in 2002 to 6.0 percent in 2006. Among those aged 55 to 59, current illegal drug use showed a mixed trend with no significant difference between the rates in 2002 and 2006. These patterns and trends may partially reflect the aging into these age groups of the baby boom cohort, whose lifetime rates of illegal drug use are higher than those of older cohorts.

Withdrawal symptoms associated with OxyContin include restlessness, muscle and bone pain, insomnia, diarrhea, vomiting, cold flashes, and involuntary leg movements.


The following survey was completed by residents of Golden Lakes, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Golden Lakes, Florida. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Golden Lakes, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
96%
2%
2%
Marijuana use in Golden Lakes, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
93%
7%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
97%
3%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
80%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Golden Lakes, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
8%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
90%
10%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
1%
95%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
7%
63%
26%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Golden Lakes, Florida?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
1%
18%
1%
5%
3%
2%
62%
1%
3%
4%
Most common first drug experience in Golden Lakes, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
4%
2%
6%
2%
4%
11%
2%
9%
10%
21%
8%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Golden Lakes, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Golden Lakes, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
79%
16%
Have you ever gone to school in Golden Lakes, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
93%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Golden Lakes, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
22%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
14%
3%
7%
7%
22%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
26%
41%
29%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
61%
39%
Surveys updated monthly.

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