1. Survey Results West Hartford High School Risk Behavior Survey – 2017
West Hartford Parent Survey – 2017
Celebrate West Hartford Community Survey – 2018
Teen Drug Knowledge & Perception Survey – 2018

2. 2017 High School Survey
ScanTron Survey distributed in PE period during last week of February, 2017
2151 students at Hall & Conard
Question on substance use, bullying, sexual health and other risk behaviors
Note: Results were not broken down by school

3. 2017 High School Survey How do you identify yourself?
What grade are you in?
Female: 47.7%
Male: 49.3%
Other: 3.1%
9th – 31.2%
10th – 25.8%
11th – 29.6%
12th – 13.4%
Results from WH Student Survey, 2017 (n=2151)

4. Past 30-Day Drug Trends (All Grades)
2011
2013
2017
Alcohol
30.3%
25.0%
26.0%
Marijuana
18.1%
17.7%
19.9%
Tobacco (Cigarettes)
12.3%
9.4%
5.2%
Electronic tobacco (vaping) --
14.2%
Any Rx medication (1+)
7.9%
10.8%
7.6%
Rx Pain relievers
6.2%
7.4%
4.9%
Rx Stimulants
3.3%
4.7%
Rx Sedatives
2.4%
3.5%
3.8%
OTC/cold medicine
3.6%

5. Past 30-Day Drug Trends (All Grades)
2011
2013
2017
Synthetic Marijuana --
3.7%
Hallucinogens
2.7%
4.3%
4.0%
Cocaine
2.6%
3.5%
2.9%
Inhalants
2.5%
2.8%
Heroin
2.1%
Methamphetamines
3.0%

6. Past 30-day Drug Use – Overall
35.7% of all students report having used at least one drug (of any type) and/or alcohol in the past month
43% of Juniors
57% of Seniors

7. Non-Medical Use of Rx Drugs
NMUPD
2013
2017
Past 30-Day Use
(One or more Rx Drugs)
10.8%
7.6%
Perception of Risk
(Less than Great Risk)
31%
38%
Ease of Access
(“Fairly or Very Easy”)
40.3%
40.1%
Family or Friends as Source of Rx
53.2%
57.7%

8. Rx Misuse by Grade & Gender
Males
Females
“Other”
Overall
7.5%
5.7%
42.6%
9th
3.0%
3.6%
73.7%
10th
5.3%
6.1%
27.8%
11th
11.8%
8.0%
26.7%
12th
12.7%
4.4%
33.3%

9. Co-Occurring Use Alcohol & Rx Use Marijuana
22.3% - students reporting past-month alcohol use also indicate 30-Day NMUPD
29.2% - students who report heavy drinking (getting drunk at least once in 30-days) also indicate 30-Day NMUPD
Among those who drank alcohol in the last month, 54.6% used marijuana at least once during the same time.
Among those who misused Rx drugs at least once in the past month, 69.1% used marijuana at least once during the same time.
Results from WH Student Survey, 2017 (n=2151)

10. Co-Occurring Use Alcohol & Rx Use
Among those who drank alcohol in the last 30-days…
41.8% used an electronic vapor product at least once during the same time.
15.3% smoked cigarettes at least once during the same time.
Among those who misused Rx drugs…
56.9% used an electronic vapor product at least once during the same time.
36.6% smoked cigarettes at least once during the same time.
Results from WH Student Survey, 2017 (n=2151)

11. 2017 Parent Survey
Developed and piloted with West Hartford Community of Concern
Distributed to parents of students at West Hartford’s public high schools and middle schools through district list-servs and online school newsletters
158 responses were recorded in late May - Early June,

12. Perception of Youth Alcohol Use & Rx Misuse
About 81% of parents see alcohol use among high school students as a major or moderate problem.
48% of parents see NMUPD among high schoolers as a major or moderate problem. A majority of parents report not knowing about the significance of youth NMUPD.

13. Perceived Ease of Access
Alcohol
Rx Drugs

14. Where do you think youth most often obtain…
Alcohol
Rx Drugs

15. Context of Substance Use
Alcohol
Rx Drugs

16. Discussing Risks of Use with Children
Alcohol
Rx Drugs

17. How significant of a problem is parental permission of teen alcohol use at home parties?

18. Home Storage Alcohol Prescription Drugs
92.9% of parents who had alcohol in their homes kept it in an unlocked location.
93.6% of parents who had prescription drugs in their home kept them in an unlocked location.
About 51% kept them unlocked in a bathroom cabinet
About 42% kept them unlocked in a kitchen cabinet

19. Disposal of Prescription Drugs
53.8% - Disposed of at home
18.4% - Kept in Cabinet or elsewhere in home
13.3% - Disposed at a “Take Back” Event
3.2% - Used a mail-back pouch from pharmacy
Note: Respondents were able to choose more than one response. Not all responses are included above.

20. West Hartford “Take Back” Day Participation & Awareness

21. 2018 Celebrate West Hartford -Community Survey
Distributed to adults and high school aged students at the 2018 Celebrate West Hartford Fair.
Questions on prescription drug and alcohol storage practices, substance use, and availability of substance free spaces or activities.
A total of 89 responses were recorded. Of which 34 were adults and 55 were high school aged youth.

22. Survey Results - Youth – 55 Surveys
Besides school activities, do you think there are enough substance free activities & spaces for teens in West Hartford?
74% - Yes
26% - No
How common is it for teens to find out about drugs for sale through Snapchat and/or Instagram?
38% - Very Common
45% - Fairly Common
11% - Fairly Rare
5% - Very Rare
Thinking of your close friends—how many of them drink alcohol?
34% - None
19% - Less than half
29% - About half
18% - More than half

23. Survey Results - Adults – 34 Surveys
Besides school activities, do you think there are enough substance free activities & spaces for teens in West Hartford?
57% - No
43% - Yes
Do you currently keep alcohol and/or prescription drugs in a locked location in your home?
70% - No, neither
12% - Yes, Just Alcohol
15% - Yes, Just Prescription Drugs
3% - Yes, Both (One person)
Have you ever utilized Prescription Drug ‘Take-Back’ events in West Hartford?
81% - No
19% - Yes

24. 2018 Teen Drug Knowledge & Perception Survey
Distributed during the WH Teen Center hours through the month of May 2018 and during the final Teen Night on June 8, 2018.
49 responses were recorded.
The survey asked high school aged teens about their perception of drugs, drug use, and substance free spaces in the West Hartford area.

25. Demographics Age Gender 14 – 16.3% 15 – 28.6% 16 – 10.2% 17 – 28.6%
18 – 12.2%
19 – 2.0%
20 – 2.0%
Female – 40.8%
Male – 57.1%
Prefer Not To Say – 2%
Do you identify as transgender?
Yes – 0%
No – 100%
Results from WH Student Survey, 2017 (n=2151)

26. How common is it for WeHa teenagers to find out about drugs for sale through Snapchat and/or Instagram?
Do you have friends who frequently use any of the following vaping tools such as Juul, Dab Pen, Vape Pen, or E-cigs?

27. How much do people risk harming themselves when vaping?
Where do you think West Hartford kids most often obtain vaping tools such as Juul, Dab Pen, Vape Pen, and/or E-cigs?
How much do people risk harming themselves when vaping?
53.1% of surveyed teens believe that kids most often obtain vaping tools solely from their friends.
26.5% - Convenience Store/Vape Shop
6.1% - Family
73.5% - Friends
20.4% - Internet
*Respondents were allowed to choose more than one sources of vaping tools

28. Do you have close friends who use prescription drugs without a doctor's orders to get high or to improve athletic and/or academic performance?
Thinking now of your close friends - about how many them drink alcohol?
6.1% - All Of Them
26.5% - More than half
28.6% - Less than half
18.4% - None of them
20.4% - I don’t know

29. OxyContin – Pain Killer
To the best of your knowledge, choose what category you think the named drug best fits the following list of prescription drugs:
OxyContin – Pain Killer
Ritalin – Stimulant

30. Xanax – AntiDep/Depressant
To the best of your knowledge, choose what category you think the named drug best fits the following list of prescription drugs:
Percocet – Pain Killer
Xanax – AntiDep/Depressant

31. To the best of your knowledge, choose what category you think the named drug best fits the following list of prescription drugs:
Ambien – Depressant
Adderall – Stimulant

32. How interested would you be in working with other youth to promote the teen center through community projects?
Do you think there are enough substance free activities/spaces for teens in West Hartford
22.4% - Extremely
22.4% - Very
32.7% - Moderately
12.2% - Slightly
6.1% - Not at all
4.1% - No answer
4.1% - No answer
26.5% - Don’t know
26.5% - No
42.9% - Yes