Extension
It Starts With Us
Truth and Consequences
Healthy Living
PJ, SD
Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
Kentucky has the 3rd highest drug overdose mortality rate in the U.S. (HealthyAmericans.org) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has found that high school students in Kentucky are above the national average in their lifetime and for current 30 day use of cigarettes, current 30 day use of smokeless tobacco, lifetime inhalant use, and lifetime methamphetamine use (YBRFS, 2009). Although each community’s substance abuse issues vary, there is an increased need for awareness of the consequences and resources related to substance abuse.
Participants will reduce their long term risk for substance abuse
Decreased 30 day use of substances among youth
Social norms are less supportive of drug use and abuse
Decreased access to commonly abused substances by minors
Increased number of youth and adults participating in prevention programs conducted throughout the community
Utilize appropriate community agencies and resources to assist with substance abuse needs
Adoption of substance abuse prevention policies
Data indicates a decreased number of youth involved in substance abuse practices
Increased knowledge about the legal, health, emotional, and financial consequences of substance abuse
Students increase knowledge about risks and harm of substance abuse
Raise community awareness of the problems and impacts of substance abuse in their community
Educate parent and community volunteers to help change attitudes towards youth substance abuse
Provide an opportunity for parents to gain knowledge and understanding about the consequences of substance abuse for their child
Increase awareness of services provided for youth and families to prevent and end substance abuse
Initial Outcome: Students express desire to stay drug and alcohol free,
Indicator: Student behavior and attitudes being more positive. KIP data changes between 8th and 10th grade years compared to previous years.
Method: Student discussion during debriefing at Truth and Consequences event.
Timeline: December - May
Intermediate Outcome: youth report less abuse of alcohol and drugs
Indicator: KIP Data Results
Method: review results
Timeline: every other year we review the data
Long-term Outcome: Students will have a better quality of life by make healthy choices not to use alcohol and drugs.
Indicator: KIP Data over several years
Method: KIP survey results
Timeline: students report every other year
Audience: 8th graders
Project or Activity: Truth and Consequences
Content or Curriculum: Truth and Consequences: The Choice Is Yours
Inputs: school personnel, FRYSC, ASAP, related community services
Date: winter or spring
Audience: middle school
Project or Activity: Health Rocks
Content or Curriculum: Health Rocks
Inputs: STAND Club and Advisor, agent
Date: September - December
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