Medulla, FL Profile

Medulla, FL, population 6,637 , is located in Florida's Polk county, about 29.7 miles from Tampa and 45.3 miles from St Petersburg.

In the 90's the population of Medulla has grown by about 67%.

Medulla Statistics Medulla Gender Information

Males in Medulla: 3,314 (50%)
Females in Medulla: 3,323 (50%)

As % of Population in Medulla in Medulla    

Race Diversity in Medulla

White: 85%
African American: 12%
Asian: 1%
Other/Mixed: 2%

As % of Population in Medulla in Medulla        

Age Diversity in Medulla

Median Age in Medulla: 33.9 (Males in Medulla: 33.4, Females in Medulla: 34.4)

Medulla Males Under 20: 15%     Medulla Females Under 20: 14% Medulla Males 20 to 40: 16%     Medulla Females 20 to 40: 16% Medulla Males 40 to 60: 14%     Medulla Females 40 to 60: 14% Medulla Males Over 60: 5%     Medulla Females Over 60: 6%

Economics in Medulla in Medulla

Medulla Household Average Size: 2.58 people
Medulla Median Household Income: $ 45,460
Medulla Median Value of Homes: $ 102,300


Medulla Location Information
Elevation: 150 feet above sea level. Land Area: 5.7 Square Miles.
Nearby Towns & Cities to Medulla Lakeland Highlands 1.5 Miles Willow Oak 4.5 Miles Mulberry 5.0 Miles Winston 5.1 Miles Lakeland 5.2 Miles Highland City 5.8 Miles Crystal Lake 6.1 Miles Combee Settlement 7.5 Miles Fussels Corner 9.1 Miles Plant City 9.2 Miles Big Cities Nearest Medulla (Population 100,000+) Tampa 29.7 Miles St Petersburg 45.3 Miles Clearwater 50.5 Miles Orlando 53.6 Miles Cape Coral 97.2 Miles Coral Springs 157.4 Miles Jacksonville 164.7 Miles Ft Lauderdale 170.3 Miles Pembroke Pines 173.5 Miles Hollywood 175.9 Miles


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

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



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Are you battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol and live in Medulla, Florida? Do you have a friend or family member that is addicted to drugs or alcohol in Medulla 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 a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Center in Medulla that will be appropriate for your treatment needs.

An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Center in Medulla 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 Medulla are Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehabs, Long-term Treatment Facilities, Short-term Addiction Treatment Centers, Inpatient Treatment Facilities, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in Medulla will target both the physical and psychological aspects of addiction. Individuals are treated for physical addiction by undergoing a detoxification program in Medulla, 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Medulla 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 Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Facility in Medulla, FL. has proven to be the most successful method for treating an individual with a severe drug addiction problem. A Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Medulla, 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 Medulla, from a Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center and even running into prior drug using friends or acquaintances in Medulla. Upon completion of their program, the individual will be able to deal with the reminders and triggers in Medulla 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 Rehab 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 a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Program in Medulla, 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 Medulla, Florida Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program request form and counselor will contact you shortly.

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

Lakeland Centres Lakeland, FL 8.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Agency for Community Treatment Servs Mulberry, FL 9.4 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Behavioral Choices Inc Winter Haven, FL 12.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Adjustment and Awareness Winter Haven, FL 15.3 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Drug Abuse Coordinating Office Brandon, FL 19.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
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, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Personal Growth Behavioral Health Inc Brandon, FL 19.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Tampa Bay Academy Riverview, FL 21.7 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, 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, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Pathfinder Counseling Inc Zephyrhills, FL 21.7 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Agency for Community Trt Services Inc Mulberry, FL 24.6 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Drug Abuse Comprehensive Coord Office Plant City, FL 24.6 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Family Center of Temple Terrace Tampa, FL 25.5 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Addiction Recovery Care of Tampa Tampa, FL 29.2 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery 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
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Healthcare Connection of Tampa Inc Tampa, FL 29.2 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Halfway House, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Tampa Crossroads Inc Tampa, FL 29.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Hyde Park Counseling Center Tampa, FL 30.1 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Project Recovery Tampa, FL 30.1 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mental Health Services, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Associates in Behavioral Tampa, FL 30.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Goodwill Outpatient Services Tampa, FL 30.9 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Associates and Behavioral Tampa, FL 32.2 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Hillsborough Comm Correctional Center Tampa, FL 32.2 miles from Medulla
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment

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

Inhalant intoxication can create effects that include belligerence, impaired judgment, and impaired functioning, particularly in social settings.

Ecstasy use adversely affects the pumping efficiency of the heart.

When amphetamine is snorted, effects occur within 3 to 5 minutes

In 2008, an estimated 12.4 percent of persons aged 12 or older drove under the influence of alcohol at least once in the past year. This percentage has dropped since 2002, when it was 14.2 percent. The rate of driving under the influence of alcohol was highest among persons aged 21 to 25 (26.1 percent).

Persons aged 65 or older had lower rates of binge drinking (7.6 percent) than adults in other age groups. The rate of heavy drinking among persons aged 65 or older was 1.6 percent.

Current employment status is also highly correlated with rates of illegal drug use. An estimated 17.1 percent of unemployed adults aged 18 or older were current illegal drug users in 2001 compared with 6.9 percent of those employed full time and 9.1 percent of those employed part time.


The following survey was completed by residents of Medulla, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Medulla, 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 Medulla, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
0%
5%
Marijuana use in Medulla, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
95%
5%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
79%
21%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
8%
88%
4%
Perception of Alcohol in Medulla, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
11%
12%
77%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
78%
22%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
88%
5%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
10%
10%
59%
21%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Medulla, 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
9%
3%
0%
10%
3%
2%
54%
14%
2%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Medulla, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
4%
2%
7%
3%
2%
12%
4%
8%
7%
25%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Medulla, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Medulla, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
15%
80%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Medulla, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Medulla, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
19%
6%
2%
4%
3%
5%
14%
3%
6%
8%
22%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
3%
28%
45%
24%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
57%
43%
Surveys updated monthly.

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