Health & Wellness - Substance Abuse - Family
Work Group Names: Louraiseal McDonald, Rochelle Wiggins, McKenzie Walker, Darlene Myatt, Tommy Phillips. Sheryl Crawford
Region: East: 4-H FCS CD
Section 1. Relevance
Where did this issue surface? Texas Community Futures Forum
County Committees
Commodity / Industry / Special Interest Groups
What is the issue/problem?
Substance abuse in youth.
Problem size and scope? (How many people does it affect? How wide spread?)
>79 counties statewide see it as the #1 state issue in TCFF
>30 counties in East Region (½ of the region) saw it as an issue
Problem severity? (How serious is this issue?) High
Description Drugs / Alcohol/ Tobacco
Target Audience? (Who does the problem impact and how many?)
Families
What are some general characteristics of the audience this program targets? How will you market this program to others?
Single parent families, International families
Section 2. Response
Response refers to how Extension intends to address the issue by developing an educational program.
State the goal of the program. .
To decrease the use of alcohol, drugs and tobacco in youth and to increase positive use of leisure time among youth
State the outcome objectives. These are the objectives that describe the intended results of a program (e.g. attitudes, knowledge, skills, adoption of practice/technology, change of behavior). Examples include:
-Participants will increase knowledge in beef cattle selection
-Participants will change their attitudes about higher education options
-Participants will exercise for at least thirty minutes three times per week
It is important to write objectives for each of the six levels of change that we have identified (if possible). Even though your program may only be teaching toward knowledge, another program may be teaching toward a behavior. Also, remember to make these as specific as possible.
Client Change |
At the end of this program, will.... |
Knowledge |
increase knowledge on..... >effects of substance youth >alternative use of leisure time
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Skills |
develop skills.... |
Attitude |
change their attitudes pertaining to... >relates to parents attitude about use of alcohol and tobacco
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Behavior Change |
adopt.... >alcohol and drug use is unacceptable
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New Technology |
adopt.... >websites to provide information in helping parents identify signs of drug use and prevention / intervention measures
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Best Practice |
adopt ..... |
Program Design
Topic (Subject Matter) ** |
Strategy to Deliver Content (Method) |
Existing Resource(s) |
Contact Person(s) (Includes CEA’s Specialists, Commodity Reps) |
Second Hand Smoke Allergies and Asthma |
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“Put It Outside” |
Carol Rice Courtney Schoessow |
Character Education |
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“Character Counts” |
Extension |
Drug prevention |
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“Too Cool to Do Drugs” |
Carol Rice |
Create smoke free environment |
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Parents of Preteens Show You Care Parents of Teens Show You Care |
Carol Rice Courtney Schoessow |
Driving Under Influence |
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Website |
MADD SADD |
Section 3. Results
Client Change Level |
Sample Questions (Review the objectives section to help place questions or statements in the space below) |
Knowledge
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1. What are the health effects of substance abuse? 2. What are the consequences of drinking and driving? 3. How have you made a positive impact on your community? 4. What does the use of alcohol and drugs cost yourself, your family? 5. How has participation improved the use of leisure time as a family? |
Skills |
1. Can you identify commonly used drugs? 2. Have you set standards for your children? 3. Do you know who your children spend time with? 4. In what ways have your parenting skills changed? 5. Are you a good role model? |
Attitude |
1. Has your opinion changed about alcohol and drug use? 2. Has your opinion changed about drinking and driving? 3. Have you observed changes in your children’s behavior? |
Behavior Change |
1. In what ways have you improved your lifestyle? 2. What positive lifestyles have you adopted? 3. Have you involved your family in community events? |
Listed below are some survey and question examples you may want to use with your youth audiences.
Likert Scaled Type Questions
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Strongly Disagree |
Disagree |
No Opinion |
Agree |
Strongly Agree |
I have a better understanding the effects of alcohol can have on me during my life. |
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Smokeless tobacco products can lead to health problems just like smoke tobacco products do. |
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I have friends that do not force me to use drugs and alcohol. |
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I feel like I have someone to talk to concerning drugs and alcohol. |
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My parents have talked to me about the dangers of drugs and alcohol. |
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I do not give into peer pressure when it comes to drugs and alcohol. |
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I choose to hang out with my friends because they do not use drugs and alcohol. |
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I do not hang out with those kids that use drugs and alcohol. |
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It is NOT cool to use drugs and alcohol. |
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I now see that the decisions I make now can effect the rest of my life. |
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These days, fewer young people are starting to smoke. |
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If cigarettes were not advertised anywhere, fewer young people would start to smoke. |
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Specific Behavior Questions
During the past 30 days, on how many days did you use tobacco?
0 days
1 to 5 days
6 to 10 days
11 to 15 days
16 to 20 days
21 to 25 days
26 to 30 days
During the past 6 months, how many times, if any, have you tried to quit using tobacco?
None
1 time
2 times
3 to 5 times
6 to 9 times
10 or more times
I do not use tobacco products.
Open Ended Questions or Interviews
What are diseases you can get because of tobacco use?
Do you have the self-esteem to not give in to peer pressure on these topics learned today?
Why do you choose not to use drugs or drink alcohol? Answer only if you do not use drugs or alcohol.
Do you think it would be easy or hard for you to buy cigarettes (dip or drink alcohol) (if you wanted some)?
Do you think it is cool to smoke (dip or drink alcohol) ? Why or why not?
Do you think alcohol use by youth is a series problem? Why or why not?
What would you recommend as a solution to the underage drinking problem?
Economic Indicators. Are there economic indicators that can be measured concerning this issue?
YES
Please list them below.
Interpretation. The last step in the process is interpreting the results to our stakeholders. List internal and external stakeholders that would be interested in the results of this educational program. Do not forget to think about other state agencies and groups that would be interested in these outcomes.
Internal to Extension Stakeholders |
External Stakeholders |
Administration 4-H Leaders and Youth University System |
Texas Dept. of Health Commissioners Court Law Enforcement |
Additional Resources. What additional resources are needed to address this issue? In other words, what is needed to design innovative programs that will impact our audiences? Use the space below or the back if needed.
>Money
>Prepackaged programs
>Youth & Health Specialist