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2012 FLORIDA YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE SURVEY

Jefferson County

Methodology

Survey administration: February-March of 2012.

Sampling strategy: schools and classrooms were selected to generate statistically representative county-level estimates.

Final sample size was 151 across grades 6 through 12.

The margin of error is less than 11.4 percentage points for M.S. prevalence rates and 15.4 percentage points for H.S. prevalence rates.

Lifetime and Past-30-Day ATOD Prevalence Rates

2012 Results

Graph 1

Lifetime use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Jefferson County students, 2012

43.9

26.4 21.7

8.9 6.5 4.7 4.2 3.6 1.3 1.2 0.6 0.6 0.6 0.0 0.0 0

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Past-30-day use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Jefferson County students, 2012

22.7

9.8 9.5 6.0 3.8 2.5 2.1 1.5 0.6 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

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Key Findings With overall prevalence rates of 43.9% for lifetime use

and 22.7% for past-30-day use, alcohol is the most commonly used drug among Jefferson County students.

After alcohol, students reported marijuana (21.7% lifetime and 9.5% past-30-day) and cigarettes (26.4% lifetime and 6.0% past-30-day) as the most commonly used drugs.

For other ATOD categories, past-30-day prevalence ranges from 3.8% for inhalants to 0.6% for Rx pain relievers.

No students reported past-30-day use of steroids, Rx amphetamines, depressants, heroin, cocaine, crack cocaine, methamphetamine, or club drugs.

Alcohol, Cigarettes and Marijuana

2002-2012 Trends Early Initiation and Risk of Harm

New Alcohol Items

Graph 3

Past-30-day alcohol use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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60

80

Middle School High School Overall

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County 2002 County 2004 County 2006 County 2008 County 2010 County 2012 Florida 2012

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Binge Drinking, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Alcohol trends summary for Jefferson County, 2002-2012

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40.0

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2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012

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Past-30-Day Use Binge Drinking Use by Age 13 Great Risk of Harm

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Usual number of drinks consumed per day among high school drinkers, Jefferson County 2010-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

39.6

12.5

17.8

8.5

21.6 20.3

37.3

24.5

9.0 8.9

24.8 22.3

17.3

10.4

25.2

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Usual source of alcohol within the past 30 days among high school drinkers, Jefferson County 2010-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

33.3

0.0 0.0

25.8

29.8

0.0 0.0

11.1

7.2

0.0

4.5

19.2

46.4

0.0

11.7 11.1

10.7

2.0 0.7

17.8

43.7

0.3

9.1

15.6

0

25

50

75

Bought in a store

Bought in a restaurant, bar, or club

Bought at a public event

Someone bought it for

me

Someone gave it to me

Took it from a store

Took it from a family member

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Usual drinking location within the past 30 days among high school drinkers, Jefferson County 2010-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

10.7

40.0

0.0

10.4

0.0 0.0

11.5

27.3

50.3

21.0

0.0 0.0 0.0

5.1 4.4

19.2

27.8

48.7

1.8 3.5 3.9

2.1 1.0

11.2

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25

50

75

My home Another person's home

Car or other vehicle

Restaurant, bar, or club

Public place Public event School property

Some other place

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Past-30-day cigarette use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Past-30-day marijuana use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Marijuana trends summary for Jefferson County, 2002-2012

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75

2002 2004 2006 2008 2010 2012

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Past-30-Day Use Use by Age 13 Great Risk of Harm

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DUI or riding with a driver under the influence, Jefferson County and Florida Statewide, 2012

21.7 21.1

10.4 11.6

21.4

25.4

8.1 11.2

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10

20

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40

50

Riding with a DUI Driver (Alcohol)

Riding with a DUI Driver (Marijuana)

Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol)

Driving Under the Influence (Marijuana)

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Jefferson County Florida Statewide

Note: DUI does not imply intoxication but only indicates use prior to driving.

Key Findings In Jefferson County, past-30-day alcohol use was

reported at 22.7%, compared to 24.6% across the statewide sample.

While binge drinking increased from 2008 to 2010 (from 11.8% to 14.2%), it declined in 2012 to 9.8%.

Past-30-day cigarette and marijuana use both increased from 2008 to 2010, but then declined in 2012 (to 6.0% and 9.5%, respectively).

21.7% of high school students have ridden in a car with a driver who was under the influence of alcohol, and 21.1% have ridden with a driver under the influence of marijuana.

Other Illicit, Over-the-Counter, and

Prescription Drugs

2002-2012 Trends

Graph 13

Past-30-day inhalant use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Past-30-day over-the-counter drug use, Jefferson County 2010-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Past-30-day depressants use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Past-30-day prescription pain reliever use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Past-30-day prescription amphetamines use, Jefferson County 2002-2012 and Florida Statewide 2012

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Past-30-day drug combination rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide, 2012

14.6

7.3

12.2

26.7

4.4

17.2

8.2

13.7

30.5

6.2

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40

60

Any illicit drug Any illicit drug other than marijuana

Alcohol only Alcohol or any illicit drug

Any illicit drug, but no alcohol

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Key Findings In Jefferson County, 7.3% of surveyed students

reported the use of any illicit drug other than marijuana in the past 30 days, compared to 8.2% across the statewide sample.

Past-30-day inhalant use increased slightly, from 3.6% in 2010 to 3.8% in 2012.

Past-30-day Rx pain reliever use was reported at 0.6%, compared to 2.3% across the statewide survey.

Among middle school students, 6.4% reported the use of inhalants in the past 30 days, a rate higher than any other illicit drug (except marijuana).

Other Antisocial Behaviors, Including Bullying-Related

Behaviors

2012 Results

Graph 19

Comparisons of past-12-month delinquent behavior for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide, 2012

6.4 6.9 5.2

2.8 2.1

30.5

11.8 10.8

4.4 5.0

1.8 3.4

0.8

11.9

7.9

11.2

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20

30

Carrying a handgun

Selling drugs Attempting to steal a vehicle

Being arrested Taking a handgun to

school

Getting suspended

Attacking someone with intent to harm

Being drunk or high at school

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Bullying-related behaviors among Jefferson County middle and high school students, 2012

36.4

6.8

23.5

47.1

16.7

12.2

37.4

16.4

21.2

1.3

9.6

23.7

8.6 7.9 11.0

6.7

0.0

20.0

40.0

60.0

Bullying caused worry

Skipped school

because of bullying

Was kicked or shoved in

past 30 days

Was taunted or teased in past 30 days

Was victim of cyber bullying

in past 30 days

Physically bullied others

in past 30 days

Verbally bullied others

in past 30 days

Cyber bullied others in past

30 days

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Middle School High School

Graph 21

Gang involvement, Jefferson County and Florida Statewide, 2012

5.6

32.1

4.1 4.3

22.2

2.1

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Key Findings In Jefferson County, prevalence rates for Being Arrested

(2.8%) and Taking a Handgun to School (2.1%) are less than 3.0%.

Notably higher prevalence rates were reported for Getting Suspended (30.5%), Attacking Someone with Intent to Harm (11.8%) and Being Drunk or High at School (10.8%).

In Jefferson County, 35.4% of students have been socially bullied, 16.5% have been physically bullied, and 12.7% have been cyber bullied.

32.1% of students have belonged to a gang with a name, and 4.1% of high school students are currently gang members.

Risk and Protective Factor Prevalence Rates for

M.S. and H.S. Students

2012 Results

Graph 22

Protective factor prevalence rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide middle school students, 2012

70

69

59

54

53

50

52

59

55

50

52

50

0 50 100

Community Rewards for Prosocial Involvement

Family Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement

Family Rewards for Prosocial Involvement

School Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement

School Rewards for Prosocial Involvement

Religiosity


Graph 23

Community domain and family domain risk factor prevalence rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide middle school students, 2012

49

66

46

21

23

47

30

18

47

59

38

40

23

43

38

19

0 50 100

Community Disorganization

Transitions and Mobility

Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use

Perceived Availability of Drugs

Perceived Availability of Handguns

Poor Family Management

Family Conflict

Parental Attitudes Favorable toward ATOD Use


Graph 24

School domain and peer and individual domain risk factor prevalence rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide middle school students, 2012

41

51

36

36

38

53

26

41

48

41

41

34

43

29

0 50 100

Poor Academic Performance

Lack of Commitment to School

Peer Rewards for Antisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes toward Antisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes toward ATOD Use

Low Perceived Risks of Drug Use

Early Initiation of Drug Use


Graph 25

Protective factor prevalence rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide high school students, 2012

76

50

45

40

51

67

61

56

54

61

61

59

0 50 100

Community Rewards for Prosocial Involvement

Family Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement

Family Rewards for Prosocial Involvement

School Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement

School Rewards for Prosocial Involvement

Religiosity


Graph 26

Community domain and family domain risk factor prevalence rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide high school students, 2012

50

46

44

21

43

48

34

30

48

62

35

32

34

41

35

37

0 50 100

Community Disorganization

Transitions and Mobility

Laws and Norms Favorable to Drug Use

Perceived Availability of Drugs

Perceived Availability of Handguns

Poor Family Management

Family Conflict

Parental Attitudes Favorable toward ATOD Use


Graph 27

School domain and peer and individual domain risk factor prevalence rates for Jefferson County and Florida Statewide high school students, 2012

50

51

46

34

39

58

37

44

46

43

38

39

53

30

0 50 100

Poor Academic Performance

Lack of Commitment to School

Peer Rewards for Antisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes toward Antisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes toward ATOD Use

Low Perceived Risks of Drug Use

Early Initiation of Drug Use


Key Findings

Protective factor prevalence rates—opportunities for improvement:

Middle school students reported the lowest rates of protection for the Religiosity (50%) and School Rewards for Prosocial Involvement (53%) scales.

High school students reported the lowest rates of protection for the School Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement (40%) and Family Rewards for Prosocial Involvement (45%) scales.

Key Findings

Risk factor prevalence rates—opportunities for improvement:

Middle school students reported the highest rates of risk for the Transitions and Mobility (66%) and Low Perceived Risks of Drug Use (53%) scales.

High school students reported the highest rates of risk for the Low Perceived Risks of Drug Use (58%) and Lack of Commitment to School (51%) scales.

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