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Survey Results

This survey presents the results of the 2017 West Hartford High School Risk Behavior Survey, including past 30-day drug trends, non-medical use of prescription drugs, co-occurring alcohol and drug use, parental perceptions, and more.

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Survey Results

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  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? 9th – 31.2% 10th – 25.8% 11th – 29.6% 12th – 13.4% • Female: 47.7% • Male: 49.3% • Other: 3.1% Results from WH Student Survey, 2017 (n=2151)

  4. Past 30-Day Drug Trends (All Grades)

  5. Past 30-Day Drug Trends (All Grades)

  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

  8. Rx Misuse by Grade & Gender

  9. Co-Occurring Use Alcohol & Rx Use Marijuana 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. • 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 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 email list-servs and online school newsletters • 158 responses were recorded in late May - Early June, 2017.

  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 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 • 92.9% of parents who had alcohol in their homes kept it in an unlocked location.

  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 Female – 40.8% Male – 57.1% Prefer Not To Say – 2% • 14 – 16.3% • 15 – 28.6% • 16 – 10.2% • 17 – 28.6% • 18 – 12.2% • 19 – 2.0% • 20 – 2.0% 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. 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. Thinking now of your close friends - about how many them drink alcohol? 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? • 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. To the best of your knowledge, choose what category you think the named drug best fits the following list of prescription drugs: Ritalin – Stimulant OxyContin – Pain Killer

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

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

  32. Do you think there are enough substance free activities/spaces for teens in West Hartford How interested would you be in working with other youth to promote the teen center through community projects? • 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

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