2010 FLORIDA YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE SURVEY Seminole County

2010FLORIDA YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE SURVEY

Seminole County

Methodology

Survey administration: March-May of 2010.

Sampling strategy: schools and classrooms were selected to generate statistically representative county-level estimates.

Final sample size was 1,645 across grades 6 through 12.

The margin of error is less than 4.7% percentage points for M.S. prevalence rates and 4.7% percentage points for H.S. prevalence rates.

Lifetime and Past-30-Day ATOD Prevalence

Rates

2010 Results

Graph 1

Lifetime use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Seminole County students, 2010

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50.3

24.4 23.7

11.7 9.3 7.5 6.5 5.2 4.5 3.8 2.5 1.4 1.2 0.9

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Graph 2

Past-30-day use of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs among Seminole County students, 2010

Alcohol

Binge

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Inhal

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28.8

14.7 14.59.0

3.6 3.3 3.0 2.2 1.9 1.5 1.5 0.8 0.7 0.5 0.3

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Key Findings

With overall prevalence rates of 50.3% for lifetime use and 28.8% for past-30-day use, alcohol is the most commonly used drug among Seminole County students.

After alcohol, students reported marijuana (23.7% lifetime and 14.5% past-30-day) and cigarettes (24.4% lifetime and 9.0% past-30-day) as the most commonly used drugs.

For other ATOD categories, past-30-day prevalence ranges from 3.6% for inhalants to 0.3% for Rx heroin.

Alcohol, Cigarettesand Marijuana

2000-2010 TrendsEarly Initiation and Risk of

HarmNew Alcohol Items

Graph 3

Past-30-day alcohol use, Seminole County 2000-2010 and Florida 2010

Middle School High School Overall0

20

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60

80

County 2000 County 2002 County 2004 County 2006 County 2008 County 2010 Florida 2010

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Binge Drinking, Seminole County 2000-2010 and Florida 2010


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Alcohol trends summary for Seminole County, 2000-2010

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 20100

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20

30

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Past-30-Day Use Binge Drinking Use by Age 13 Great Risk of Harm

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Graph 6

Usual number of drinks consumed per day among high school drinkers, Seminole County 2010

1 2 3 4 5 or more0

10

20

30

40

50

23.5 22.6

17.9

10.0

26.0

23.521.2

16.8

9.9

28.6

Seminole County Florida Statewide

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Usual source of alcohol within the past 30 days among high school drinkers, Seminole County 2010

Bought ina store

Bought in arestaurant,bar, or club

Bought at apublic event

Someonebought it

for me

Someonegave it to me

Took it froma store

Took it froma familymember

Some otherway

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

5.7

1.3 0.3

25.4

46.0

0.3

6.4

14.7

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Usual drinking location within the past 30 days among high school drinkers, Seminole County 2010

My home Anotherperson's

home

Car or othervehicle

Restaurant,bar, or club

Public place Public event Schoolproperty

Some otherplace

0

10

20

30

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50

60

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22.9

50.8

3.14.9

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Graph 9

Past-30-day cigarette use, Seminole County 2000-2010 and Florida 2010


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Past-30-day marijuana use, Seminole County 2000-2010 and Florida 2010


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Marijuana trends summary for Seminole County, 2000-2010

2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 20100

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Past-30-Day Use Use by Age 13 Great Risk of Harm

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Key Findings In Seminole County, past-30-day alcohol use

among high school students decreased from 43.6% in 2006 to 38.2% in 2010.

Binge drinking declined from 18.7% in 2004 to 14.7% in 2010.

Past-30-day cigarette use declined from 17.1% in 2000 to 9.0% in 2010.

Past-30-day marijuana use among middle school students increased from 2.8% in 2002 to 7.6% in 2010.

Perceived risk of harm associated with marijuana use decreased from 32.3% in 2008 to 26.4% in 2010.

Other Illicit,Over-the-Counter,

andPrescription Drugs

2000-2010 Trends

Graph 12

Past-30-day inhalant use, Seminole County 2000-2010 and Florida 2010


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Past-30-day over-the-counter drug use for Seminole County and Florida Statewide, 2010


5

10

15

20

2.8 3.1 32.2

2.9 2.6


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Graph 14

Past-30-day depressants use, Seminole County 2002-2010 and Florida 2010


5

10

15

County 2002 County 2004 County 2006 County 2008 County 2010 Florida 2010

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Past-30-day prescription pain reliever use, Seminole County 2002-2010 and Florida 2010


5

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Past-30-day prescription amphetamines use, Seminole County 2002-2010 and Florida 2010


5

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Graph 17

Past-30-day drug combination rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide, 2010

Any illicit drug Any illicit drug other than marijuana

Alcohol only Alcohol or any illicit drug

Any illicit drug, but no alcohol

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19.2

10.4

14.8

33.9

5.3

18.0

9.3

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Key Findings

In Seminole County, 10.4% of surveyed students reported the use of any illicit drug other than marijuana, compared to 9.3% across the statewide sample.

Past-30-day inhalant use among middle school students increased from 4.0% in 2000 to 6.5% in 2010.

Past-30-day depressant use among high school students decreased from 5.8% in 2006 to 3.1% in 2010.

Among middle school students, 6.5% reported the use of inhalants in the past 30 days, a rate higher than any other illicit drug (except marijuana).

Other Antisocial Behaviors, Including

Bullying-Related Behaviors2010 Results

Graph 18

Comparisons of past-12-month delinquent behavior for Seminole County and Florida Statewide, 2010

Carrying ahandgun

Selling drugs Attemptingto steal

a vehicle

Beingarrested

Taking ahandgunto school

Gettingsuspended

Attackingsomeone withintent to harm

Being drunkor high

at school

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20

30

4.1

6.2

2.6

4.3

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9.6

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Graph 19

Bullying-related behaviors among Seminole County middle and high school students, 2010

Bullyingcaused worry

Skippedschool

because ofbullying

Was kicked orshoved in

past 30 days

Was tauntedor teased inpast 30 days

Was victim ofcyber bullying

in past30 days

Physicallybullied others

in past30 days

Verballybullied others

in past30 days

Cyber bulliedothers in past

30 days

0

20

40

60

29.3

4.5

17.9

34.9

8.4

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23.2

5.3

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Key Findings In Seminole County, prevalence rates for Being Arrested

(4.3%), Attempting to Steal a Vehicle (2.6%) and Taking a Handgun to School (0.8%) are all less than 5.0%.

Notably higher prevalence rates were reported for Getting Suspended (12.9%), Being Drunk or High at School (11.9%), and Attacking Someone with Intent to Harm (9.6%).

In Seminole County, 34.9% have been socially bullied, 17.9% of middle school students have been physically bullied, and 8.4% have been cyber bullied.

High school students were less likely to report physical bullying but more likely to report cyber bullying.

Risk and Protective Factor Prevalence Rates

for M.S. and H.S. Students

2010 Results

Graph 20

Protective factor prevalence rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide middle school students, 2010

Community Rewards forProsocial Involvement

Family Opportunities forProsocial Involvement

Family Rewards forProsocial Involvement

School Opportunities forProsocial Involvement

School Rewards forProsocial Involvement

Religiosity

0 50 100

53

54

52

37

42

54

50

55

50

46

47

50

Florida Statewide Seminole County

Graph 21

Community domain and family domain risk factor prevalence rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide middle school students, 2010

Community Disorganization

Transitions and Mobility

Laws and NormsFavorable to Drug Use

Perceived Availabilityof Drugs

Perceived Availabilityof Handguns

Poor Family Management

Family Conflict

Parental Attitudes Favorabletoward ATOD Use

0 50 100

40

57

40

52

22

47

40

24

51

61

44

48

25

48

42

22


Graph 22

School domain and peer and individual domain risk factor prevalence rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide middle school students, 2010

Poor Academic Performance

Lack of Commitmentto School

Peer Rewards forAntisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes towardAntisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes towardATOD Use

Low Perceived Risksof Drug Use

Early Initiation of Drug Use

0 50 100

34

55

47

49

39

46

30

43

54

46

47

41

44

35


Graph 23

Protective factor prevalence rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide high school students, 2010

Community Rewards forProsocial Involvement

Family Opportunities forProsocial Involvement

Family Rewards forProsocial Involvement

School Opportunities forProsocial Involvement

School Rewards forProsocial Involvement

Religiosity

0 50 100

64

54

54

61

65

64

61

55

53

60

59

60


Graph 24

Community domain and family domain risk factor prevalence rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide high school students, 2010

Community Disorganization

Transitions and Mobility

Laws and NormsFavorable to Drug Use

Perceived Availabilityof Drugs

Perceived Availabilityof Handguns

Poor Family Management

Family Conflict

Parental Attitudes Favorabletoward ATOD Use

0 50 100

43

62

33

35

34

41

37

39

50

63

38

37

38

46

37

38


Graph 25

School domain and peer and individual domain risk factor prevalence rates for Seminole County and Florida Statewide high school students, 2010

Poor Academic Performance

Lack of Commitmentto School

Peer Rewards forAntisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes towardAntisocial Behavior

Favorable Attitudes towardATOD Use

Low Perceived Risksof Drug Use

Early Initiation of Drug Use

0 50 100

42

53

52

43

41

49

28

46

51

47

41

40

49

33


Key Findings

Protective factor prevalence rates—opportunities for improvement: Middle school students reported the

lowest rates of protection for the School Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement (37%) and the School Rewards for Prosocial Involvement (42%) scales.

High school students reported the lowest rates of protection for the Family Opportunities for Prosocial Involvement (54%) and the Family Rewards for Prosocial Involvement (54%) scales.

Key Findings

Risk factor prevalence rates—opportunities for improvement: Middle school students reported the

highest rates of risk for the Lack of Commitment to School (55%) and the Transitions and Mobility (57%) scales.

High school students reported the highest rates of risk for the Lack of Commitment to School (53%) and the Transitions and Mobility (62%) scales.

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2010 FLORIDA YOUTH SUBSTANCE ABUSE SURVEY Seminole County