2022 Community Needs Assessment Perceptions of Harm and Disapproval 2

Across all grade levels:

- There is an increase in the perception that alcohol use is harmful

- There is a decrease in the perception that marijuana use is harmful

- The perception of harm from opioid and prescription drugs misuse remains high

With middle schoolers:

- There is a decrease in the perception that peers and parents disapprove of drug use

2022 Community Needs Assessment

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)

These include: Residential Segregation, Poverty, Income Inequality and Suicidal Ideation

On Suicidal Ideation

What’s really going on in our communities?

The odds of a student reporting drug use were more than double among those who reported suicidal ideation, specifically use of alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, and meth.

40% of middle and high school students reported a suicide attempt in the previous 12 months reported that their attempt had required treatment from a doctor or nurse.

A community needs assessment on youth substance use and abuse in Miami-Dade County