Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Use Implications for Faribault Youth
Working to reduce youth alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use Established in 2004 and working with partners including healthcare providers, law enforcement, parents, media, schools and others. Secured a Drug Free Communities grant in Faribault to strengthen and expand our work.
Research shows that multiple strategies employed in multiple sectors of the community result in effective prevention. Multiple strategies for ATOD prevention require multiple partners…..no one can do it all! The Coalition has multiple partners representing multiple sectors. We can always use more!
Youth in Faribault are harmed by their use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.
Peer pressure ___________________ Easy to get __________________
Parents allow kids to drink __________________ Kids are disengaged __________________
Chemical Health Counselor at FHS ZAP Project Media messages to adults, parents Adolescent treatment group Young people’s 12 Step group Training for youth workers Training for physicians, healthcare providers Mini grants Yearly survey of students in grades 6,8,9 & 11
Average age of first use ◦ Tobacco ◦ Alcohol ◦ Marijuana 30 Day use ◦ Tobacco ◦ Alcohol ◦ Marijuana Perceptions of harm ◦ Tobacco ◦ Alcohol ◦ Marijuana Perceptions of Disapproval ◦ Tobacco ◦ Alcohol ◦ Marijuana
RCCHC will award money (up to $200) to projects and activities that: Connect Faribault youth with their community Provide training and opportunities for youth leadership experiences and positions Connect Faribault youth to caring adults or older youth Provide opportunities to engage Faribault youth in service-learning
The Scott and Bob Show: Information from members of the Rice County Drug Task Force
Groups of 5-7 people. Select a marker color for your group. Groups rotate to 6 questions around the room. Discuss the question in your group; note answers…multiple choices and other comments. Drop off your marker and have a good evening. THANKS for YOUR INPUT!