week of awareness survey report - final

Week of Awareness Preliminary Survey Results

April 1, 2015

SURVEY BASICS: PARENTS & TEENS

Parents

503 total respondents

Their children attend 12 high schools in Leon County 66% attend public schools 34% attend private schools

Equal portions of children in each high school grade

50% have at least one male child in high school, 44% have at least one female child in high school, and 6% have both a boy and girl in high school

Their childrens race: 81% White 10% Black or African-American 6% Hispanic 3% Asian 4% Native American or Other

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SURVEY BASICS: PARENTS & TEENS

Students

540 total respondents

Attend12 high schools in Leon County 72% attend public schools 28% attend private schools

Equal portions of children in each high school grade

More female respondents (56%) than male respondents (40%). Another 4% preferred to not disclose.

Race: 74% White 17% Black or African-American 7% Hispanic 7% Asian 6% Native American or Other

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PREVALENCE: DRINKING

Experimentation with alcohol 26% of parents believe that their child has experimented with alcohol 40% of students report that they have experimented with alcohol

26%

15%

37% 31%

40%

31%

46% 45%

0% 5%

10% 15% 20% 25% 30% 35% 40% 45% 50%

All Freshman & Sophomores Juniors & Seniors Athletes

Parents who believe child has experimented with alcohol

Students who report having experimented with alcohol

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Frequent Drinking 18% of students report being regular drinkers (doing so monthly or more)

18%

9%

25% 22%

13%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

All Freshman & Sophomores

Juniors & Seniors Athletes Religious Extracurricular

Students who report drinking monthly or more

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The greater the number of extracurricular acNviNes a student reports being engaged in, the less likely they are to consume alcohol regularly.

STUDENTS: ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

5%

13%

22% 26%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th Grade

Students who drink monthly or more

9th Grade

10th Grade

11th Grade

12th Grade

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CONCERN: FOR FRIENDS

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18% 6%

21%

6% 14%

6%

24%

18%

23%

21%

25%

15%

30%

35%

32%

39%

29%

29%

28%

41%

24%

49% 33%

35%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Parents Students Parents of Juniors & Seniors

Juniors & Seniors Parents of Freshmen & Sophomores

Freshmen & Sophomores

Not troubled at all

Not too troubled

Somewhat troubled

Very troubled

How troubled are you about alcohol use among your close friends / your childs friends?


Friends and Peers 29% of parents believe that at least half of their childs friends drink monthly or more 33% of students report that at least half of their close friends drink monthly or more 67% of students report that at least half of their peers drink monthly or more

29% 18%

39% 33% 33%

23%

42% 37%

67%

54%

78% 73%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%


Parents who believe half of child's friends drink monthly or more

Students who report at least half of CLOSE FRIENDS drink monthly or more

Students who report at least half of PEERS drink monthly or more

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PREVALENCE: DRINKING AT PARTIES

Perceptions of how often alcohol is present at high school parties 11% of parents believe that alcohol is always present at parties their child attends 30% of students report that alcohol is always present at parties they attend

11% 30%

15% 36%

29%

37% 35%

39% 24%

13% 23%

11% 36% 20% 27% 14%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

100%

All Parents All Students Parents of Juniors & Seniors

Juniors & Seniors

Never Present

Rarely Present

SomeNmes Present

Always Present

I dont allow my child to drink in any circumstances. - Parent My child does not a:end par

PREVALENCE: DRUGS

Friends and Peers 18% of parents believe that at least half of their childs friends do drugs monthly or more 24% of students report that at least half of their close friends do drugs monthly or more 55% of students report that at least half of their peers do drugs monthly or more

18% 14%

21% 19% 24%

17%

29% 22%

55% 47%

61% 54%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%


Parents who believe at least half of child's friends do drugs monthly or more

Students who report at least half of CLOSE FRIENDS do drugs monthly or more

Students who report at least half of PEERS do drugs monthly or more

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PREVALENCE: DRUGS

Access to Marijuana

58% of parents believe that it would be extremely easy for their child to get marijuana

62% of parents of juniors or seniors 55% of parents of freshmen or sophomores

63% of students report this to be the case 73% of juniors and seniors 50% of freshmen and sophomores

My child gets weed daily at high school - Parent A lot of kids leave campus at lunch to smoke weed at Tom Brown Park and some

DRUGS: EASE OF OBTAINING DRUGS

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63%

4% 6%

40%

7% 2% 4% 3%

21%

26% 23%

32%

23%

7% 13% 10%

8%

38% 35%

14%

32%

25%

25% 24%

8%

32% 35%

14%

38%

66% 58% 63%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Marijuana Cocaine LSD Pills Ecstasy Heroin Crack Meth

Very dicult

Somewhat dicult

Somewhat easy

Very easy

How dicult is it to obtain the following drugs, in your opinion?

DRUGS: EASE OF OBTAINING DRUGS

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73%

4% 5%

40%

6% 1% 3% 1%

18%

28% 26%

34%

24%

7% 12%

8%

4%

39% 34%

15%

36%

26%

26% 25%

4%

29% 35%

10%

35%

67% 60%

65%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Marijuana Cocaine LSD Pills Ecstasy Heroin Crack Meth

Very dicult

Somewhat dicult

Somewhat easy

Very easy

Juniors and seniors specically, how dicult is it to obtain the following drugs?

PREVALENCE: DRUGS AT PARTIES

Perceptions of how often drugs are present at high school parties 7% of parents believe that drugs are always present at parties their child attends 14% of students report that drugs are always present at parties they attend

7% 14% 8% 17% 29%

37% 35% 39%

21% 20% 24%

21% 43% 29% 33%

23%

0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90%

100%

All Parents All Students Parents of Juniors & Seniors

Juniors & Seniors

Never Present

Rarely Present

SomeNmes Present

Always Present

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VENUES: WHERE TEENS DRINK

Homes and house parties are the places where teens drink most frequently. The following table shows the portion of students who report that such venues are frequent places where classmates who drink consume alcohol:

All Students

Juniors & Seniors

Boys Girls

At home alone 17% 16% 9% 21%

At home with friends without parents knowing 53% 59% 48% 56%

At home with friends with parents knowing 16% 17% 10% 20%

At a friends house without parents knowing 54% 61% 50% 59%

At a park or outdoor place 27% 28% 23% 29%

In a driving car 11% 13% 9% 12%

In a parked car 19% 19% 15% 21%

At house party with parents present 12% 15% 9% 15%

At house party without parents 61% 71% 53% 68%

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ATTITUDES: PARENT VIEWS

There is wide variation in how Leon County parents view underage alcohol use

9% of parents most closely identify with: Alcohol is going to be present at teen parties. I trust my child to drink responsibly.

11% of parents of a junior or senior 7% of parents of a freshman or sophomore 15% of parents who have a junior or senior athlete

29% of parents identify most closely with: My child attends parties where alcohol is present but I trust he

or she wont drink. 36% of parents of a junior or senior 21% of parents of a freshman or sophomore 36% of parents who have a junior or senior athlete

62% of parents identify most closely with: I dont allow my child to attend parties where alcohol is

present. 53% of parents of a junior or senior 72% of parents of a freshman or sophomore 50% of parents who have a junior or senior athlete

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ATTITUDES: PARENT VIEWS

Similarly:

58% of parents most closely identify with: Under no circumstances should my child drink alcohol.

55% of parents of a junior or senior 60% of parents of a freshman or sophomore

42% of parents identify most closely with: Most teenagers try alcohol and I would rather they did

it in a safe setting. 45% of parents of a junior or senior 40% of parents of a freshman or sophomore

However: Just 18% of parents agree with this statement: If you suspected that your child would be out

drinking, would you permit him or her to drink in your own home instead?

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ACCESS TO ALCOHOL: GENERAL

The following table shows the portion of students who report that such a method of access to alcohol is frequent:

All Students Juniors &

Seniors Freshman & Sophomores

Boys Girls

Older friends 56% 64% 48% 49% 61%

Parents with parents knowledge

12% 13% 11% 12% 12%

Parent without parents knowledge

34% 36% 30% 29% 37%

From store with a fake ID 25% 35% 12% 19% 28%

From store without a fake ID 14% 18% 9% 14% 14%

The` from store 8% 9% 6% 9% 7%

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ACCESS TO ALCOHOL: PARENT ISSUES

As just noted, 34% of students report that it is common for students to access alcohol from home without their parents knowledge.

Comparatively: Just 9% of parents suspect that their child or childs friends have

consumed alcohol from their home without their permission.

63% 12%

25%

Student PercepFons of Access to Alcohol at Home

Alcohol is present and accessible at home

Alcohol is present but locked

Alcohol is not present in my home

I was shocked to nd out how many parents "party" with their teenagers and have par

ACCESS TO ALCOHOL: PARENT ISSUES

14% of parents have permitted their child to drink in their home while adults are present. 17% parents of juniors and seniors 12% of parents of freshman and sophomores

26% of students report that their parents have permitted them to drink with parents present. 29% of juniors and seniors 21% of freshmen and sophomores

3% of students report that their own parents have supplied alcohol to them and their friends. 15% of students report that their friends parents have supplied alcohol to them and their friends.

26% of parents believe that at least half of other parents provide alcohol to their teens.

63% of students say that if their parents would allow them to drink responsibly in the home they would be less likely to drink irresponsibly out of the home.

67% of juniors and seniors 57% of freshmen and sophomores

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PEER PRESSURE & SOCIAL ISSUES

Parents are more likely to believe that their child has experienced peer pressure to drink compared with students view of the same. However, these perceptions are largely on target.

25%

19%

30% 29%

23%

17%

29% 27%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

35%


Parents who believe child has experienced peer pressure to drink "oèn" or "somewhat oèn"

Students who report having experienced peer pressure to drink "oèn" or "somewhat oèn"

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Parents are more likely to believe that their child has experienced peer pressure to do drugs compared with students view of the same. However, these perceptions are largely on target.

18%

14%

23%

19%

16%

12%

20% 18%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%


Parents who believe child has experienced peer pressure to do drugs "oèn" or "somewhat oèn"

Students who report having experienced peer pressure to do drugs "oèn" or "somewhat oèn"

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16% of parents have avoided talking with another parent about his or her childs alcohol or drug behaviors because of possible social repercussions to oneself or ones child.

21% of parents of juniors or seniors 11% of parents of freshmen or sophomores 25% of parents of athletes who are juniors or seniors

Comparatively, 39% of students report that they have avoided reporting another students alcohol or

drug use because of social repercussions. 41% of juniors and seniors 37% of freshmen and sophomores 46% of boys 34% of girls 46% of student athletes who are juniors or seniors

Social exclusion in my high school career has become more problema

COMMUNICATIONS: BETWEEN PARENTS

66% of parents report that they call ahead to other parents before a party most or all of the time. 54% of parents of juniors or seniors 79% of parents of freshmen or sophomores

However, just 41% of students believe that their parents make these calls most or all of the time.

91% of parents would definitely or probably inform another parent if they learned that a party involving alcohol or drugs occurred at another parents house.

If such a platform existed, 88% of parents would use an anonymous, confidential way of communicating with other parents about alcohol and drug use among students.

Please be vigilant and communicate regularly with other like minded parents. Parent Parents should not hesitate to communicate with each other about what they see. We are the best, most closely watching network of support for our children. Don't be shy about sharing observa

COMMUNICATIONS: BETWEEN TEENS

Things are less certain for students. 73% of students say they would absolutely or probably intervene if they saw a peer drink to excess.

51% of students who drink monthly or more 77% of students who do not drink monthly or more

93% of students say they would absolutely or probably intervene if they saw a peer about to drink and drive.

88% of students who drink monthly or more 95% of students who drink monthly or more

However: just 13% of students would definitely or more than likely tell if they knew of a party where underage drinking was happening.

We need to focus on safety and on calling out our friends. We get lectures telling us not to drink, but we don't learn what to do if our friend is passed out or wants to get behind the wheel. Focus on alcohol, not drugs. The only drug high school students I know do is marijuana, and they're not the ones overdosing or crashing cars or passing out. Accept that teenagers are going to drink and smoke, then teach them how to be safe. Student

Judgment and self image can be concerns. Addi

BEHAVIOR: WHO WOULD INTERVENE

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18% 30%

33%

47%

41%

18%

7% 5%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Drinks Monthly or More Does Not Drink Monthly or More

Would absolutely not intervene

Would probably not intervene

Would probably intervene

Would absolutely intervene

How likely are you to intervene if you noNce a peer drinking to excess?

BEHAVIOR: WHO WOULD INTERVENE

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51%

78%

37%

17% 7%

2% 5% 3%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

Drinks Monthly or More Does Not Drink Monthly or More

Would absolutely not intervene

Would probably not intervene

Would probably intervene

Would absolutely intervene

How likely are you to intervene if you noNce a peer who is planning to drive under the inuence of alcohol?

COMMUNICATIONS: BETWEEN TEENS

Students are most likely to share concerns about a peers drug or alcohol use with a mutual friend, their parents, and the friend directly.

6%

47% 53% 52%

27% 26%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

Nobody Friend only Mutual friend Parents Friend's parents Teacher/School

If you knew a friend or peer was drinking or using drugs and may be in danger, who would you tell about that?

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EDUCATION: STUDENT VIEWS

Students have mixed experiences in terms of how much drug and alcohol education they feel that they have received within high school.

19% 17% 21% 34%

13%

39% 42% 37%

43%

38%

28% 32% 24%

19%

33%

13% 9% 18% 5%

17%

0%

10%

20%

30%

40%

50%

60%

70%

80%

90%

100%

All Students Juniors & Seniors Freshmen & Sophomores

Private School Public School

None At All

Not Very Much

Some

Quite a Bit

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EDUCATION: MARIJUANA

What source has taught you the most about marijuana and its impacts on health and/or mental function?

28%

11%

6%

26%

9%

20%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

Classroom teachers

Television gures

Book or magazine writers

Drug-using classmates

Nobody Other

I wish teens were able to get educated on this topic at a younger age because it is star

APPENDIX: LOOKING AT USA & FLORIDA

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66%

64%

68%

62%

63%

64%

65%

66%

67%

68%

69%

U.S. Total U.S. Male U.S. Female

Student has Experimented with alcohol

U.S. Total

U.S. Male

U.S. Female

Florida data not available


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19%

21%

17% 18%

20%

15%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student drank alcohol before age 13


33

35%

34%

36%

35%

35%

34%

33%

34%

34%

35%

35%

36%

36%

37%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student has had at least one drink of alcohol in the last 30 days


34

21% 22%

20%

17%

19%

14%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student has had ve or more drinks of alcohol in a row within a couple of

hours in the past 30 days


35

22%

21%

22%

23% 23%

22%

20%

20%

21%

21%

22%

22%

23%

23%

24%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student rode with a driver who had been drinking alcohol one or more

Fmes in the past 30 days


36

10%

12%

8%

10%

12%

7%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

14%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student drove when drinking alcohol one or more Fmes during the last 30 days, among students who had driven

a car or other vehicle during the last 30 days


37

41%

42%

39% 39%

42%

36%

32%

33%

34%

35%

36%

37%

38%

39%

40%

41%

42%

43%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student has used marijuana


38

9%

11%

6%

8%

11%

5%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

12%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student used marijuana for the rst Fme before age 13


39

23% 25%

22% 22% 24%

20%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student has used marijuana within the last 30 days


40

22%

25%

20% 20%

23%

17%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

30%

Total Male Female

United States

Florida

Student was oered, sold, or given and illegal drug on school property during the past 12 months

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