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Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Use

Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Use. Implications for Faribault Youth. Rice County Chemical Health Coalition. Working to reduce youth alcohol, tobacco and other drug (ATOD) use

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Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Use

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  1. Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Use Implications for Faribault Youth

  2. Rice County Chemical Health Coalition • 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.

  3. Why do we have a Coalition? • 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!

  4. Problem Statement Youth in Faribault are harmed by their use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs.

  5. Peer pressure ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ Easy to get __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ But WHY? What risk factors contribute to this problem?

  6. Parents allow kids to drink __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ Kids are disengaged __________________ __________________ __________________ __________________ BUT Why Here?Local influence on risk factors.

  7. The Work of the Coalition • 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

  8. 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 Survey Results Help us Know

  9. Mini Grant Opportunities 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

  10. In the Know The Scott and Bob Show: Information from members of the Rice County Drug Task Force

  11. Brainwriting Activity or “What would YOU do for a Klondike bar?” • 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!

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