Seminole, Florida

Seminole, Florida, in Pinellas county, is 4 miles S of Largo, Florida (center to center) and 21 miles W of Tampa, Florida. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Tampa - Saint Petersburg - Clearwater metropolitan area. Seminole contains a population of approximately 10,890.

The People and Families of Seminole

In Seminole, about 44% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Seminole, which is home to many people who live alone. Unmarried people abound in the city.

Seminole has an abundance of women! Well, at any rate the famale/male ratio there is higher than in most places. The city boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Seminole had a median family income of $39,491.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Seminole favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $23,125. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Seminole Housing

Seminole has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. The city sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

Commuting

In Seminole, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Seminole10,890$39,491
Indian Rocks Beach5,072$65,724
Kenneth City4,400$42,161
Largo69,371$41,523
Madeira Beach4,511$50,833
Pinellas Park45,658$41,072
Treasure Island7,450$64,158

High Points

Seminole strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 15%Seminole Short Commute Times


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

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



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If you or a loved one in Seminole is currently struggling with a drug or alcohol abuse problem, you do not have to face this dilemma on your own. Our compassionate staff can help to take the guesswork out of finding the best Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program that will be perfectly suited to your personal needs and preferences. Why should you or anyone in Seminole try to handle this on your own, when professional help is so readily available? We have helped many people in Seminole, Florida to take the first step towards being free from their drug or alcohol addiction, and they are now living successful lives within their community.

A Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Center can help an individual from Seminole, FL. that has suffered with a drug and alcohol addiction to make the changes needed to have the ability to live their life drug-free. Drug or alcohol rehab treatment works by first helping the individual from Seminole, Florida to recognize the existence of a problem and to overcome the irrational thinking that is so commonly associated with a drug or alcohol addiction. An Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Program will encourage the individual from Seminole to take full responsibility for their drug or alcohol addiction and will reinforce this knowledge in the recovering addict and help them to see that they are responsible for maintaining their sobriety once they complete the treatment process and return home. This gives the recovering addict from Seminole, Florida the power over their drug or alcohol addiction and the ability to know they can make their own individual choices.

There are so many types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Centers in and around Seminole, that may include Outpatient Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Short-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Long-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Programs, Inpatient Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facilities, non-traditional, religious-based, or holistic treatment. A factor that may influence an individual from Seminole in their choice of treatment options could be due to the fact that they may have already tried a particular Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehab Program and failed. Various other factors can limit an individual to a specific type of drug or alcohol addiction treatment due to specific situations, and other times the individual from Seminole can be open to all of the different available options.

The main objective in all of the different types of Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facilities should be to be able to motivate the individual from Seminole, FL. to achieve a state of long term abstinence. Additionally, a quality Seminole Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility will have to address all of the aspects of an addiction, including behavioral and social symptoms, and the physical and psychological symptoms that are commonly linked to a drug or alcohol addiction.

The physical aspects of a drug or alcohol addiction are addressed in the detox portion of the Seminole, Florida treatment program; a quality Drug Treatment or Alcohol Rehabilitation Center will be able to support the individual during the detoxification process and can help the individual to be more comfortable during this difficult process. Drug withdrawal symptoms will occur because the brain has adapted to the presence of the substance; after a period of time; thus the individual will now have to use more of the drug in order to produce the same effects. It is at this point, that the individual from Seminole, FL. has developed a tolerance to the drugs that they have been taking, whether it is tranquilizers, cocaine, marijuana, and alcohol, or a combination of these substances. Withdrawal symptoms associated with some illicit drugs such as heroin can often produce withdrawal symptoms that may be severe and prolonged.

An effective Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Rehab Facility in Seminole, Florida will specifically target the psychological issues that are related to the drug or alcohol abuse. The Seminole, FL. Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Center may incorporate treatment techniques such as counseling and relapse prevention courses. The combination of all these, along with helping the former addict to recognize and cope with familiar drug triggers, can help the individual to finally get to the root of the drug or alcohol addiction; this will provide the individual from Seminole with the best chance of being able to get sober and to remain that way.

As the individual from Seminole, FL. becomes educated about the addiction process; they will begin to understand that they did not have a chance to stop using drugs or alcohol without receiving professional help. They will learn about the effects of drug and alcohol abuse on the functions of the brain and come to understand that their not being able to stop using drug was not due to weakness, but instead their body's chemical response to the chronic chemical abuse that was encountered.

Reach out for professional help so that you or someone that you care about in Seminole that has a substance abuse problem can finally be free from the prison of addiction.

Getting Help

Getting help is the easy part, as we are right here to guide you through the process; just dial toll free 855 Stop-Drugs (855-786-7378); you can have a free consultation with a registered addiction specialist, or just fill out the Seminole,Florida Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Program request form and we will call you shortly.

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

Operation Par Inc Bradenton, FL 2.3 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Integrity Counseling Inc Largo, FL 2.3 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
CV Counseling Services Largo, FL 2.9 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Healthcare Alternatives of West FL Inc Largo, FL 2.9 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Solutions Behavioral Healthcare Largo, FL 2.9 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Access to Recovery
Whitney Road Facility Clearwater, FL 4.5 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Solutions for Substance Abuse and Largo, FL 4.5 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Susan Weston McMillan MS LMHC CAP Indian Shores, FL 4.6 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Focus One Inc Clearwater, FL 5.7 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Suncoast Ctrs for Community Health Inc Saint Petersburg, FL 5.7 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, 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
Fairwinds Treatment Center Clearwater, FL 6.5 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Rational Steps Dunedin, FL 7.1 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Stepping Stone of Tampa Inc Saint Petersburg, FL 7.4 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Gulf Coast Recovery Inc Treasure Island, FL 7.8 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Gulf Coast Jewish Family Services Inc St. Petersburg, FL 8.1 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Suncoast Center Inc St. Petersburg, FL 8.1 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
WestCare Florida Inc Davis Bradley St. Petersburg, FL 8.1 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
PEARL St. Petersburg, FL 8.1 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Access to Recovery
Boley Centers for Behav Healthcare Inc Largo, FL 8.2 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Halfway House
Directions for Mental Health Inc Clearwater, FL 8.3 miles from Seminole
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)

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

There were 1,476 Federal offenders sentenced for heroin-related charges in U.S. Courts in 2008.

In 2008, current use of a tobacco product among persons aged 12 or older was reported by a higher percentage of boys (34.5 percent) than girls (22.5 percent). Boys also had higher rates of past month use than girls of each specific tobacco product: cigarettes (26.3 percent of boys vs. 21.7 percent of girls), cigars (9.0 vs. 1.7 percent), smokeless tobacco (6.8 vs. 0.4 percent), and pipe tobacco (1.2 vs. 0.3 percent).

In 2008, 9.3 percent of teens aged 12 to 17 were current illegal drug users: 6.7 percent used marijuana, 2.9 percent engaged in nonmedical use of prescription type psychotherapeutics, 1.1 percent used inhalants, 1.0 percent used hallucinogens, and 0.4 percent used cocaine.

In 2008, 4.8 million people aged 12 or older used OxyContin for nonmedical use at least once during their lifetime.

According to Drug Abuse Warning Network, or DAWN, heroin and morphine accounted for 51% of drug deaths ruled accidental or unexpected in 1999.

Rates of substance dependence or abuse were associated with level of education in 2008. Among adults aged 18 or older, those who graduated from a college or university had a lower rate of dependence or abuse (7.0 percent) than those who graduated from high school (9.4 percent), those who did not graduate from high school (9.5 percent), and those with some college (10.5 percent).


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Seminole:

Abes Place
Seminole
5400 Seminole Blvd
Seminole, Florida 33772

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 11:00 AM
Tuesday, 9:00 AM
Monday, 9:00 AM

Abes Place/the Log Cabin
Seminole
5400 Seminole Blvd
Seminole, Florida 33772

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 9:00 AM

Beach Bunch
150th And Gulf Blvd
Archibald Park
Seminole, Florida 33772

AA Meeting Days and Times
Friday, 9:00 AM
Saturday, 9:00 AM
The following survey was completed by residents of Seminole, Florida as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Seminole, 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 Seminole, Florida.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
97%
1%
2%
Marijuana use in Seminole, Florida.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
96%
4%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
80%
20%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
78%
10%
Perception of Alcohol in Seminole, Florida.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
10%
87%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
91%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
9%
20%
47%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Seminole, 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
0%
27%
3%
1%
1%
3%
57%
4%
1%
3%
Most common first drug experience in Seminole, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
3%
3%
5%
2%
4%
14%
2%
8%
8%
22%
9%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Seminole, Florida schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Seminole, Florida under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
12%
83%
5%
Have you ever gone to school in Seminole, Florida under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
18%
78%
4%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Seminole, Florida?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
21%
5%
2%
8%
2%
3%
13%
2%
11%
10%
13%
10%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
4%
68%
21%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
20%
80%
Surveys updated monthly.

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