Lake Forest, FL Profile

Lake Forest, FL, population 4,994 , is located in Florida's Broward county, about 3.1 miles from Pembroke Pines and 3.1 miles from Hollywood.

Lake Forest Statistics Lake Forest Gender Information

Males in Lake Forest: 2,430 (49%)
Females in Lake Forest: 2,564 (51%)

As % of Population in Lake Forest in Lake Forest    

Race Diversity in Lake Forest

White: 62%
African American: 22%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 15%

As % of Population in Lake Forest in Lake Forest        

Age Diversity in Lake Forest

Median Age in Lake Forest: 33.3 (Males in Lake Forest: 33.3, Females in Lake Forest: 33.3)

Lake Forest Males Under 20: 16%     Lake Forest Females Under 20: 16% Lake Forest Males 20 to 40: 14%     Lake Forest Females 20 to 40: 15% Lake Forest Males 40 to 60: 12%     Lake Forest Females 40 to 60: 13% Lake Forest Males Over 60: 6%     Lake Forest Females Over 60: 8%

Economics in Lake Forest in Lake Forest

Lake Forest Household Average Size: 3.23 people
Lake Forest Median Household Income: $ 34,688
Lake Forest Median Value of Homes: $ 79,500


Lake Forest Location Information
Elevation: 7 feet above sea level. Land Area: Square Miles. Water Area: Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Lake Forest Pembroke Park 0.9 Miles Carver Ranches 0.9 Miles Ives Estates 1.1 Miles Miami Gardens 1.2 Miles Andover 2.0 Miles Hallandale 2.2 Miles Norland 2.7 Miles Ojus 2.9 Miles Pembroke Pines 3.1 Miles Aventura 3.1 Miles Big Cities Nearest Lake Forest (Population 100,000+) Pembroke Pines 3.1 Miles Hollywood 3.1 Miles Hialeah 10.2 Miles Ft Lauderdale 10.3 Miles Miami 14.1 Miles Coral Springs 21.0 Miles Cape Coral 116.8 Miles Orlando 191.8 Miles Tampa 195.5 Miles St Petersburg 197.7 Miles


The listings in Lake Forest, Florida and surrounding areas provide the following services:

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



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If you or someone that you care about live in Lake Forest, Florida and are seeking help for any type of a drug or alcohol addiction, no matter how long the duration, we will help you to find a quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Program. We understand what you are going through and we will support you through every step in the process of locating a treatment center that has a proven track record, so that you or your loved one can have the best possible chance of finally being free from you drug or alcohol abuse problem.

The best solution that is available for a drug or alcohol abuse problem is to find an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Center that is located in or around Lake Forest. The most important goal of any Drug Rehab or Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility in Lake Forest, FL. should be to help the individual that is in treatment to get to the place where they can steadily maintain a sober lifestyle, which will allow them to avoid the negative consequences that are so often directly related to a drug or alcohol addiction.

There are so many different types of drug and alcohol treatment that is available to individuals that live in Lake Forest, that it can be confusing. These treatment options in Lake Forest, Florida may include Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Long-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Facilities, Short-term Addiction Recovery, sober living, halfway houses, support group meetings and individual or group drug counseling. We are here to help individuals from Lake Forest to make sense of all of these different drug or alcohol rehabilitation treatment options.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Treatment Program in Lake Forest, FL. should focus on the physical and the psychological elements of the drug or alcohol abuse problem. The physical side of the drug or alcohol addiction is treated during the detox portion of the Lake Forest, Florida treatment program; a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process by helping to alleviate some of painful withdrawal symptoms.

Withdrawal symptoms occur because the brain has adapted to presence of the substance; after a period of time, an addict will have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Lake Forest, FL. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they are using such as pain pills, tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, just to name a few. Withdrawal symptoms that are associated with illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce symptoms that are severe and prolonged. When an individual from Lake Forest, Florida attempts to abruptly discontinue a drug that their body has consistently been provided, serious withdrawal symptoms may occur; it may take a couple of weeks or even several months in some instances for the body to finally be able to return to normal functioning.

A quality Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Center in Lake Forest, Florida will also address the psychological issues related to the addiction. The Lake Forest, FL. Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility may use treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention education. The combination of these elements of treatment can help the individual from Lake Forest to get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this provide them with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

The best way for an individual from Lake Forest, FL. to overcome a drug or alcohol addiction, is to locate an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility that consistently maintains a high rate of long term success. A quality Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Lake Forest will offer a comprehensive treatment program that can aid the individual in all of the various aspects of their life.

In order for an individual from Lake Forest to have the best opportunity to recover from their drug or alcohol addiction, they need to be open to learning new skills. They will need to put these skills to use daily, as they return home to Lake Forest where they will eventually come into contact with some of the familiar triggers that were connected to their drug using days. An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Lake Forest, FL. will teach the recovering addict how to respond to these stress producing triggers without using drugs or alcohol. Very few people in Lake Forest can overcome a drug or alcohol addiction without the assistance of professional help. Because of the different ways that these substances affect the functions of the brain, an individual from Lake Forest, Florida is at a huge disadvantage in trying to stop using drugs or alcohol without rehabilitation assistance. The reason that so many individuals from Lake Forest choose to go to a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Center to overcome their drug or alcohol addiction, is because they have failed over and over again when they tried to quit using on their own. They are often tired of dealing with all of the problems that are associated with their drug or alcohol addiction, including feeling alienated from their loved ones in Lake Forest.

Getting Help

Getting help is easy, just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378) in order to speak to a registered addiction specialist or simply fill out the Lake Forest, Florida Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility request form and a counselor will contact you shortly. This call could be the first step on your journey to finally becoming free of your drug or alcohol addiction. Don't wait, call right now.

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

River Region Human Services Inc Jacksonville, FL 4.9 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Gateway Community Services Inc Jacksonville, FL 5.1 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Greenfield Center Jacksonville, FL 5.1 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Breakthroughs Counseling and Recovery Jacksonville, FL 6.8 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Northwest Behavioral Health Services Jacksonville, FL 6.8 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Stepping Stone Center for Recovery Jacksonville, FL 6.8 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Wekiva Springs Jacksonville, FL 6.8 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Sigma Center for Counseling Jacksonville, FL 10.8 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Lakeview Health Systems LLC Jacksonville, FL 11.1 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Program Jacksonville, FL 12.8 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
McPherson Training Concepts Yulee, FL 18.0 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
McPherson Counseling Services Inc Yulee, FL 18.3 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Sutton Place Behavioral Health Inc Yulee, FL 18.3 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, 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, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Sutton Place Behavorial Health Inc Hilliard, FL 22.9 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Clay Behavioral Health Center Middleburg, FL 24.3 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Nassau Cty MH Alc Drug Abuse Council Hilliard, FL 25.4 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Baker Community Counseling Servs Inc Macclenny, FL 28.0 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
EPIC Community Services Inc St. Augustine, FL 39.7 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
CDS Family Behavioral Health Servs Palatka, FL 48.3 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Saint Johns County Saint Augustine, FL 48.4 miles from Lake Forest
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, 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, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance

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

Ativan has been reported to reduce a person?s level of consciousness, harming the ability to think or be fully aware of their present surroundings. Often, addicted individuals will attempt to get multiple prescriptions from different doctors to support their Ativan addiction.

Methadone withdrawal and detox has commonly been known to last several weeks of even several months in some cases.

The rate of substance dependence or abuse for boys aged 12 or older in 2008 was nearly twice as high as the rate for girls (11.5 vs. 6.4 percent). Among teens aged 12 to 17, however, the rate of substance dependence or abuse was higher among girls than boys (8.2 vs. 7.0 percent).

Current employment status was associated with illegal drug use in 2005. Among unemployed adults aged 18 or older, 17.1 percent were current illegal drug users, which was higher than the 8.2 percent of those employed full time and 10.4 percent of those employed part time. These rates were all similar to the corresponding rates in 2004.

The longest case of sedation that was reported concerning bath salts was 12 days; when the individual no longer sedated, the psychosis returned in full force.

The past five years have seen a consistent year-over-year increase in emergency room visits related to heroin of 10% - 15%.


The following survey was completed by residents of Lake Forest, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Lake Forest, 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 Lake Forest, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Marijuana use in Lake Forest, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
Perception of Alcohol in Lake Forest, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Lake Forest, 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
Most common first drug experience in Lake Forest, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Use of drugs and alcohol in Lake Forest, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Lake Forest, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
Have you ever gone to school in Lake Forest, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
What is the most common drug used in your school in Lake Forest, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
Your Gender?
Female
Male
Surveys updated monthly.

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