Extension
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| 2022 - Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2022.3) | 272 |
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 |
| 2022.2) | 0 |
Number of program participants that improved their understanding of substance use by attending “Addiction 101” |
| 2022.1) | 42 |
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) | 272 |
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) | 272 |
Number of students that completed the Truth and Consequences: The Choice is Yours Program |
Author: Nan Montgomery
Major Program: Substance Use Prevention and Recovery General
There is a strong need for continued substance abuse prevention and intervention in Ohio County. The number of diverted prescriptions and illegal drugs, overdoses, thefts, arrests, court cases, and medical/financial consequences of drug abuse continue to impact a large number of families in the community negatively. To address the variety of substance abuse issues impacting our community, the Ohio County Cooperative Extension Service partnered with other local agencies to organize Truth or
