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* In 2007, 50% of 12th grade students in Midland County reported alcohol use in the past 30 days. * 2007 Midland County Youth: Alcohol, Tobacco & Drug Use Report Summary: 1. Alcohol use remains flat 2. Smoking has significantly decreased for all age groups 3. Marijuana use has decreased for 10th graders but increased for 12th graders 4. 12th grade use of other illicit drugs is higher than the National average for several types of drugs ** More than 66% of underage youth who drink report that it is easy to obtain alcohol from their home. * Midland County Alcohol and other Drug School Survey ** The American Medical Association National poll An analysis of the 2003 National Survey on Drug and Health concludes that individuals who began drinking in their teens are more likely to have alcohol dependence or misuse problems as adults. (SAMHSA - Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration). By delaying the age at which an individual first uses alcohol, we can dramatically reduce alcohol abuse in our society. Click here to read and print the entire survey: |
| Substance abuse among young people today has reached epidemic proportion. Midland County is not immune to these challenges. Circle of Health Partnership, C.A.P. 21 (Community Awareness Project 21) and START (Students Tackling Alcohol and Resisting Temptation) are working together with the community to address these challenges. |
| "The mission of COHP is to prevent underage drinking, tobacco and drug use in Midland County." |
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| See our LINKS page for more information Click the Safe Homes logo below to find out more about the Safe Homes Initiative. |
| Every year the use of a substance is delayed, the risk of developing a substance use disorder is reduced. |
| Brain maturation is not complete until age 24. See the complete "The Effects of Drug Abuse on the Adolescent Brain" PowerPoint presentation by Ken Winters, PhD from the University of Minnesota by clicking the brain image (right). |
| This presentation talks about teen risk-taking behaviors, poor judgement, vulnerability to substance abuse and includes various studies, statistics and resources for further study. |
- Based on SAMHSA's 2005 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 92.4% of youths aged 12 to 17
participated in one or more school-based, community-based, church or faith-based, or other such
activities during the past year: 27.1% participated in one to three activities, 31.4% participated in four to
six activities, and 33.9% participated in seven or more activities in the past year.
- Youth in families of lower income were more likely not to participate in any school-based, community-
based, church or faith-based or related activities; however, regardless of family income those youth who
did participate had lower rates of cigarette, alcohol, or illicit drug use than those who did not participate in
such activities.
- The greater the number of activities, the lower the rates of past year use of cigarettes, alcohol, or illicit
drugs among youth. For example, the rates of illicit drug use were 18.3% for youth who participated in no
such activities, 11.9% for those with 1-3 activities, 9.4% for 4-6 activities, and 6.8% for 7 or more youth
activities in the past year.
| Circle of Health Partnership PH: 989-835-8699 PO Box 2368 FAX: 989-835-7781 5103 Eastman Ave. Suite #241 cohp@tm.net Midland, Mi 48641-2368 |
| From the International Institute of Alcohol Awareness: www.beawarenow.org |