Catalyst Coalition: Youth Marijuana Use in Napa County Presented to: Napa County Board of Supervisors 10/8/2013

Catalyst Coalition  Mission: To use our community's collaborative strength to address and combat underage use of alcohol, marijuana and other drugs in Napa County.  History: In 2005, the Napa County Office of Education collaborated with agency partners to bring a Drug Free Communities Support Program funded by the Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Napa County and the Catalyst Coalition was born. There are teams in Calistoga, St. Helena, Napa and American Canyon comprised of a diverse group of community members.  Successes: Social Host Ordinance; Red Ribbon Week; Every 15 Minutes; Physician’s Screening Initiative; Be AHead of the Crowd: Use your brain, not weed; numerous educational presentations, collaborations, and events

About the “CHKS” Survey  Napa County has surveyed youth every two years since 1999  The survey is conducted for all 7 th, 9 th and 11 th graders in the county, and Non Traditional School Students (all grades)  The sample sizes for schools are “statistically valid”; 60%+ students participate  Surveys are conducted in Fall of odd years

Fall 2011 CHKS  1,233 7 th Graders  1,277 9 th Graders  1, th Graders  271 Non-Traditional Students  School Response Rates = much higher than the required 60% (most were 80%+)

Alcohol & Drug Experimentation “Lifetime Use” Data: Ever tried one or more serving 7 th Grade9 th Grade11 th Grade Alcohol20%47%64% Tobacco3%7%11% Marijuana10%31%48% Inhalants8%11%10% Prescription Drugs n/a11%19%

Active Users “Past 30 Day Use” Data: During the past 30 days did you use… 7 th Grade9 th Grade11 th Grade Alcohol10%25%34% Tobacco2%8%11% Marijuana3%17%24% Inhalants4%3%2% Binge Drink4%12%21%

Non Traditional School Students “Past 30 Day Use” Data: During the past 30 days did you use… and “Lifetime Use” Data: Ever tried one or more servings… LifetimePast 30 Days Alcohol79%52% Tobacco66%53% Marijuana75%49% Ecstasy28%18% Binge Drink66%41%

Drugging and Driving  31% of 11 th Graders report “yes” to driving a car or been in a car with a friend when he/she was using marijuana.  Researchers have found that drivers who had used marijuana within three hours of beginning to drive had nearly double the risk of causing a collision, especially those that were fatal.

Youth & Medical Marijuana  61% of 9th graders and 63% of 11th graders said that students who use marijuana usually get others to buy it for them from a marijuana dispensary  46% of 9th graders and 48% of 11th graders said that students who use marijuana buy it themselves from a marijuana dispensary (with a medical marijuana card or a physician’s recommendation).

Ease of Access Reporting very easy or fairly easy to get alcohol or marijuana 7 th Grade9 th Grade11 th Grade Alcohol30%58%74% Marijuana24%58%77%

Perception of Harm (CHKS 2011) 7 th 9th Calistoga47%49% St. Helena35%33% NVUSD31%36%

Marijuana Use & Adolescents  Regular use in adolescence lowers IQ 8 pts.  Users report less life satisfaction, lower academic & career achievement, and poorer mental & physical health  Marijuana is an addictive drug that can cause serious risks and consequences  “Children who use marijuana are more likely to struggle in school”

Youth Marijuana Prevention Initiative  Each City Team has a marijuana prevention plan  Collaborated with H&HS ADS on county strategic plan – marijuana is one of 3 key issues identified  Be AHead of the Crowd: Use your brain, not weed Logo & tagline informed by youth/adult focus groups PSA in movie theaters Used media channels (e-newsletter, website, Facebook, Napa Valley Register, etc.) to reinforce prevention message Informational brochure sent home through middle & high schools Stickers distributed through pizza restaurants and Board Garden  Proclamation signed by health & education leaders including Dr. Barbara Nemko, Napa County Board of Education, Queen of the Valley Medical Center, St. Helena Hospital, and Advisory Board on Alcohol & Drugs

Be AHead of the Crowd Public Service Announcement

Thank you for helping to ensure Napa County youth are safe, healthy and successful!

Catalyst Coalition: Youth Marijuana Use in Napa County Presented to: Napa County Board of Supervisors 10/8/2013