Extension
It Starts With Us
Substance Use Prevention and Recovery
Improve Physical and Mental Health
Julia Wilson, David Embrey
Substance Use and Mental Health – 4-H Youth Development
Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
The recent statewide needs assessment identified substance use prevention and recovery as the most urgent priority for Cooperative Extension. Moreover, substance use was the focal point of the CES Advisory Council Meeting in early 2019. Taken together, youth KIP survey data and data from the CES needs assessment demonstrate the need to address substance use prevention, recovery, stigma, and impact on families and communities.
- The prevention and/or reduction of substance use and its related consequences.
- Changed public perception of substance use via stigma reduction.
- Reduced stigma from local community members
- Increased Opioid Stewardship (less rx’ing by doctors, appropriate Rx disposal, drug takebacks, etc.)
- Delayed age of first use among Kentucky youth
- Increased knowledge of substance use prevention, addiction, and recovery (or related subject matter)
- Increased ability to use destigmatized language
- Improved social skills and/or self-efficacy in KY youth
Outcome: Improved social skills and/or self-efficacy in KY Youth
Indicator: Number of student undergoing Health Rocks
Timeline: Following Health Rocks
Outcome: Improve Knowledge of consequences of drug and alcohol use
Indicator: Number of students in Truth & Consequences
Timeline: After program
Audience: KY Youth
Project or Activity: Truth and Consequences
Content or Curriculum: T&C: The Choice is Yours
Inputs: Coordinate with Edmonson County Staff
Date: Spring 2022
Project or Activity: Health Rocks
Content or Curriculum: 4-H Health Rocks
Inputs: Coordinate with Edmonson County Staff
Date: School Year 21-22
