• 230 completed surveys • Shift in administration (primarily online) changed demographics and may have influenced results • Hispanic and Latino community underrepresented
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Demographics
Who took our survey? • 57% of respondents between 35 – 54 years old. • 76% Female | 24% Male | No Transgender
• 38% were parents of 6th-12th graders • 73% College graduate or post graduate
• 5% Hispanic Latino/Latina or Spanish Origin • 44% knew of the Coalition
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 How much of a problem do you believe each of the following is among youth (grades 6th – 12th) in your community? (Moderate or Serious Problem) 100% 90% 80%
72%
84%
73%
70%
67%
59%
60%
69% 67%
50% 40% 32%
30%
2015
20% 10% 0% Alcohol
Marijuana
Rx Misuse
Other Drugs
DUI
Tobacco
2015 Depression
Suicide
Adults perceive Depression (1), Marijuana use (2), and Alcohol Use (3) as the top three health and wellness problems facing youth in Monroe.
Annual Community Survey Results 2013-2015
100% 90% 80% 70%
89%
91%
89% 88% 72%
73% 73% 73%
59%
73%
88%84% 81% 79% 67% 69% 80% 73% 74%
67% 69%
60% 50%
32%
60%
40%
2013
30%
2014
20%
2015
10% 0%
0%
2015 2014 2013
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Knowledge of marijuana laws. 120% 100%
9%
1%
5%
77%
99%
93%
2%
Small amounts of marijuana can be used in public.
0% It is legal (okay) for youth (6th – 12th grade) to possess and/or use small amounts of marijuana.
9% 77% 14%
1% 99% 0%
3% 9%
87%
91%
Since marijuana is now available in health care settings, marijuana is not harmful.
It is illegal to provide marijuana to a minor (less than 21 years of age), even to your own kids at home.
Only people 21 and older can possess marijuana.
5% 93% 2%
3% 9% 87%
2% 7% 91%
80%
60% 40%
2% 7%
20% 0%
Don't Know FALSE TRUE
14%
TRUE
FALSE
Don't Know
Is there a need for education in the community?
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Parents were asked about their permissiveness around youth alcohol and marijuana use, as well as monitoring Rx drugs and disposal.
Do you allow youth to use alcohol or marijuana in your home? (No)
No
98%
100% 95%
Rx Monitoring and disposal
92%
90% 85%
No
80% 75%
No Alcohol
Marijuana
“Special occasions,” and, “My children, but not their friends,” cited as top 2 “Yes” answers.
100% 90% 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
93%
47%
No Do you monitor Do you know prescription where in your drugs that community you youth might could get rid of misuse? (Don't prescription have, Most of drugs that you the time or no longer need? Always) (Yes)
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Public Policy – Legal Consequences for substance possession and provision. Do you think there should be legal consequences if the police catch a youth (6th -12th grade) ... 120%
Do you think there should be legal consequences if the police catch an adult...
120%
100%
9% 11%
80%
9% 12%
100% 80%
60%
60%
40%
40%
80%
79%
20%
20%
0%
0%
Don't Know No Yes Yes
Drinking Alcohol
Using Marijuana
9% 11% 80%
9% 12% 79%
No
Don't Know
Don't Know No Yes Yes
98%
97%
Providing alcohol to a youth (6th 12th grade)?
Providing marijuana to a youth (6th 12th grade)?
1% 1% 98%
2% 1% 97%
No
Don't Know
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Parents – During the past 3 months, have you talked to your child (6th – 12th grade) about the potential negative consequences associated with... 80% 70% 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0%
Parents - How much do youth risk harming themselves physically and in other ways when they use marijuana once or twice a week?
76%
49%
90% 80%
Underage alcohol use?
Yes
100%
74%
76%
using marijuana?
74% Yes
using prescription drugs that were not prescribed to them?
70%
49%
20%
61%
60% 50%
No
40% 30%
10%
N o
0% High Risk
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Custom questions: E-cigarettes (63% want to learn more)
120% 100%
12%
80%
23% 12%
51%
60%
40%
81%
20% 0%
Don't Know FALSE TRUE
16% 47%
37% 3%
15%
65%
34%
50%
47%
7% E-cigarette use is a healthy alternative to smoking.
People who use ecigarettes usually do not stop smoking combustible tobacco cigarettes.
I would recognize an e-cigarette device or product if I encountered one.
12% 81% 7%
51% 15% 34%
23% 12% 65%
TRUE
FALSE
Don't Know
Some people use alcohol, I feel marijuana or equipped to other drugs talk about in their ethe risks with cigarette young people device. 47% 3% 50%
16% 37% 47%
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Public support for local policies affecting E-cigarette access and advertising. “Do you think our city should have rules that place limits on e-cigarette use and e-cigarette devices, such as by...� 120% 100%
8%
80%
3%
8% 8%
11%
5% 8%
23% 72%
60% 40%
89%
84%
66%
87% 6% 22%
20% 0%
Don't Know FALSE TRUE
restricting the way the e-cigarette industry can advertise their products in Monroe 8% 3% 89%
prohibiting prohibiting sales within a raising the free sampling certain minimum age of e-cigarette proximity of of sale from products and school 18. juices. buildings. 8% 8% 84% TRUE
11% 23% 66% FALSE
Don't Know
5% 8% 87%
Other
72% 6% 22%
Annual Community Survey Results 2015 Recognizing, discussing and seeking help for mental health issues. “How confident do you feel..." 120% 100%
8%
7%
80% 48% 60%
5%
14%
43%
67%
58%
40% 45%
20%
52% 28%
25% 0%
Not at all confidant/Don't Know Somewhat Confident Very Confidant
recognizing the difference between "normal" teenage behavior and symptoms of depression, anxiety or substance abuse in your child?
discussing concerns with your child or another young adult in non-judgmental way if you notice a change in their behavior or activity patterns?
accessing help, assistance or advice if I am concerned about my child or another young person?
knowing the signs of suicide and asking my child or another young person if they are considering suicide?
8% 67% 25%
7% 48% 45%
5% 43% 52%
14% 58% 28%
During the past 30 days, on how many days did you: Use an electronic cigarette, also called e-cigs, or vape pens?
Cigarette vs. E-Cig Current Use in Monroe School District – HYS 2012 - 2014 30.0% 25.0% 20.0% 15.0%
8th
10.0%
10th 12th
5.0%
0.0% Cigarettes Cigarettes 2012 2014
E-Cigs 2012
E-Cigs 2014