Extension
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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.3) | 0 |
Number of program participants who intend to change behavior to use destigmatized language |
| 2022.4) | 51 |
Number of program participants undergoing the Botvin LifeSkills Training |
| 2022.2) | 0 |
Number of program participants that improved their understanding of substance use by attending “Addiction 101” |
| 2022.1) | 0 |
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 |
| 2022.7) | 51 |
Number of students indicating that they developed a better understanding of the consequences of substance use (legal, health, emotional, and financial) |
| 2022.5) | 0 |
Number of program participants in Recovering Your Finances |
| 2022.6) | 262 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
Author: Sonya Carter
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
According to the Center for Disease Control, 14.4% of Kentucky children had their first drink of alcohol before age 13 and 6.1% of Kentucky children tried marijuana for the first time before age 13. Additionally, 11.9 % of high school students currently use marijuana. As substance abuse continues to devastate our communities, the Family Consumer Science agent provided Life Skills Training to 6th graders in the county. The Botvin Life Skills training is an evidence based prevention program for sc
