Extension
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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.1) | 27 |
Number of community partners that have gained awareness of the problem and impacts of substance use in the community as a result of Extension efforts |
| 2022.2) | 27 |
Number of program participants that improved their understanding of substance use by attending “Addiction 101” |
| 2022.3) | 27 |
Number of program participants who intend to change behavior to use destigmatized language |
| 2022.4) | 0 |
Number of program participants undergoing the Botvin LifeSkills Training |
| 2022.5) | 0 |
Number of program participants in Recovering Your Finances |
| 2022.6) | 0 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
| 2022.7) | 0 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance use (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
Author: Lynnette Allen
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
In 2019 the University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service published county and state specific community needs assessment reports that identified substance abuse and mental wellness as a top priority for Breckinridge County families and across the state. Key stakeholders continue to express concerns regarding the negative effects that drug use has caused for families and children being placed in foster and kinship care. To increase awareness and create an environment to support
