Transcript Results of the 2006 District

FALL 2006
DRUGS!
HOW ARE WE DOING?
AISD Intervention Program
Bringing Parents, Community, and Schools together to build a
safer and healthier future for our children
AISD Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
DRUG USE BY GRADE LEVEL- PAST SCHOOL YEAR
TOBACCO
40
32.5 33.4 31.9
PERCENT
35
30
25
20
20.8
15
10.8
10
5
6.2
1.6
6.5
6.8
8.8
2002
2004
2006
17.9 18.5
6.2
2.6 1.8
0
Grade 4
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 9
Grade 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
DRUG USE BY GRADE LEVEL - PAST SCHOOL YEAR
ALCOHOL
70
60.9
63.8 64.8
PERCENT
60
43 44.5
50
40.3
2002
2004
40
30
20
22.5 21.3 23.2
10.5
13.6
23.8 21.8
2006
20.6
9.9
10
0
Grade 4
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 9
Grade 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
DRUG USE BY GRADE LEVEL-PAST SCHOOL
YEAR
MARIJUANA
2002
2004
35
2006
30
28
29
29
PERCENT
25
20
20
19
15
15
10
6
5
1
0
1
2
3
5
4
2
0
Grade 4
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 9
Grade 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
DRUG USE BY GRADE LEVEL - PAST SCHOOL YEAR
ECSTASY
9
7.6
8
7.4
Percent
7
5.7
6
5.3
5
4
3
1
2004
2006
10
2
2002
2.3
1.6
2
1
0.3
0
Grade 7
Grade 9
Grade 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
DRUG USE BY GRADE LEVEL - PAST SCHOOL YEAR
INHALANTS
14
11.3
12
PERCENT
12 12.512.3
6
2004
9.6
10
8
2002
6.7
2006
7.8 7.6 7.5
5.7
6
5.9
5.8
4.8 4.9
4
2
0
Grade 4
Grade 6
Grade 7
Grade 9
Grade 12
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO USE
TOBACCO
100%
76%
80%
60%
76%
78%
65%
67%
70%
44%
44%
47%
4th - 6th grade
Junior High School
06
20
04
20
02
20
06
20
04
20
02
20
06
20
04
20
20
02
40%
20%
0%
High School
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO USE
ALCOHOL
80%
71%
68%
71%
59%
60%
58%
59%
46%
50%
42%
40%
20%
0%
2002 2004 2006
2002 2004 2006
2002 2004 2006
4th - 6th grade
Junior High School
High School
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO USE
MARIJUANA
90%
80%
76%
78%
77%
76%
76%
82%
70%
60%
48%
52%
57%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2002
2004
4t h - 6t h grade
2006
2002
2004
2006
Junior High School
2002
2004
High School
2006
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
HOW DANGEROUS IT IS TO USE
INHALANTS
82%
77% 79%
90%
80%
70%
79% 78% 81%
64% 62% 64%
60%
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2002
2004
2006
4t h - 6t h grade
2002
2004
2006
Junior High School
2002
2004
High School
2006
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
Tobacco
Alcohol
Marijuana
Inhalants
D R U G U S E B Y GR A D ES R EC EI VED
60%
E LE M E N T A R Y GR A D E S
SE C O N D A R Y G R A D E S
50%
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
2002
2004
M ost l y A 's & B 's
2006
2002
2004
2006
M ost l y C's, D's & F's
2002
2004
M ost l y A 's & B 's
2006
2002
2004
M ost l y C's, D's & F's
2006
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey

More than 37% (27% - 42%) secondary students say that
it is easy to procure alcohol, tobacco, and marijuana when
they want it. This is down from 39% in 2004.

Majority of parents strongly disapprove of their children
using drugs
– 83% Marijuana
– 75% Tobacco
– 64% Alcohol
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey

Although alcohol use among 7th - 12th grade students is
down to 42% (42% in 2002, 43% in 2004), it is still high.

40% of seniors reported that alcohol was always served at
parties they attended. (Up from 38% in 2004)

Approx. 8% (same in 2004) seniors reported attending school
while drunk.

82% seniors report they would go to a friend for help if they had
a drug problem
WHAT’S HAPPENING WITH OUR KIDS?
Results of the 2006 District-wide Drug Use Survey
 A similar percentage of 7th – 12th grade girls (43.3%) reported
using alcohol during the school year compared to 41.1% of boys.
 A greater percentage of 7th – 12th grade boys reported using all
other drugs compared to girls.