2023 Youth Survey Background

March-April 2023, students from Har-Bur Middle School (grades 7-8) and Lewis S. Mills High School (grades 9-12) participated in the Youth Voices Count Survey on youth lifestyles, substance use, mental health, and related risk and protective factors. The survey was completely anonymous; no identifying information was collected. Students were provided an instructional video informing them of confidentiality, the right to opt out, and resources if the survey brought up uncomfortable feelings.

Key Findings

Past Month Use of CORE Substances & Gambling

Grades 7-12

Cigarettes

0%

Alcohol 4 or more

0%

Vape Products/Nicotine

0%

Marijuana/THC

0%

Vape Products/Liquid

0%

Rx

0%

Tobacco

0%

OTC

0%

Alcohol

0%

Gambling

0%

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Alcohol is the Most Used Substance in Youths' Lifetimes.

Parents and peers are THE leading influence on youths' decisions on whether to use substances or not.

View of Slide show of the Survey Results below

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