Advantage BHS Alcohol Prevention Project Alcohol Alliance Coalition

Advantage BHS: Alcohol Prevention Project Alcohol Alliance Coalition Improving Our Community www. abhsapp. com

Alcohol Alliance Coalition Team • Renee’ Myers: Prevention Specialist Coordinator, Advantage BHS • Amy Hunnewell: Director of Youth Development Service, Walton County School • Lauryn Welty: Schools Intern • Jeff Carr: Youth Development Services, Walton County Intake Administrator/Director of Programs, Walton County Juvenile Court • Cathy Beddow: Client Support Work, Advantage BHS • Carol Huff: Advantage BHS • Evan Mills: Grant Writer/Evaluator PP, Advantage BHS

Impact of Alcohol on the Nation • Excessive alcohol use is the 3 rd leading lifestyle-related cause of death for the nation, attributing to 79, 000 deaths a year • Impact of alcohol on Georgia – Underage drinking is widespread in Georgia – Approximately 296, 000 underage customers drink each year in Georgia

Impact on Georgia • In 2013, Georgia students in grades 9 -12 reported the following: • 59. 2% had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more days during their life • 18. 1% had their first drink of alcohol, other than a few sips, before age 13 • 27. 9% had at least one drink of alcohol on one or more occasions in the past 30 days • 13. 3% had participated in binge drinking (five or more drinks of alcohol in a row) in the past 30 days

Harm Associated with Underage Drinking in Georgia • Underage drinking in GA leads to substantial harm due to the following: – – – Traffic crashes Violent crime Property crime Unintentional injury High-risk sex

Harm Associated with Underage Drinking in Georgia • The following harms were caused by underage drinking during 2012: – An estimated 33 traffic fatalities and 1, 602 nonfatal traffic injuries were attributed to driving after underage drinking – Estimated 3 homicides – 16, 000 nonfatal violent crimes such as rape, robbery, and assault – 31, 700 property crimes such as burglary, larceny, and car theft – 594, 000 public order crimes including vandalism, disorderly conduct, loitering and curfew violations

Harm Associated with Underage Drinking in Georgia • In 2011, an estimated 8 alcohol involved fatal burns, drowning, and suicides were attributed to underage drinking • In 2013, an estimated 761 teen pregnancies and 21, 882 teens having high-risk sex were attributable to underage drinking • The harm from underage drinking per youth in Georgia averages $730 – Note: Price was calculated in U. S. prices rather than state prices – Price may reflect difference in crime and crash rates, problem-reporting to police, and co-occurring drug use Sources: Levy, D. T. , Miller, T. R. , & Cox, K. C. (2003). Underage drinking: societal costs and seller profits. Working paper.

Cost of Underage Drinking Problem, Georgia 2013 Problem Our Tax Dollars (Total Cost in Millions of Dollars) Youth Violence $622. 2 Youth Traffic Crashes $228. 7 High-Risk Sex (Ages 14 -20) $80. 1 Property and Public Order Crime $6. 2 Youth Injury $58. 2 Poisonings & Psychoses $14. 3 Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Among Mothers (Age 15 -20) $37. 3 Youth Alcohol Treatment $30. 8 Total $1. 2 Billion Calverton, MD: PIRE. 2. Office of Applied Studies, Substance Abuse, and Mental Health Services Administration. Treatment Episode Data Set. (2013). Substance Abuse Treatment by Primary Substance of Abuse, According to Sex, Age, Race, and Ethnicity, 2011. Available online: www. icpsr. umich. edu/icpsrweb/SAMHDA/studies/30462

Overview of Alcohol Prevention Project (APP) • The purpose of Alcohol Prevention Project (APP) comprehensive model is to build capacity and infrastructure within the state, regions, and sub regions through key policy stakeholders • To ensure long-term sustainability of evidence-based substance use and abuse prevention efforts, APP adopted the SAMHSA/CSAP Strategic Prevention Framework (SPF) model *State changed name from ‘Georgia Strategic Prevention System’ to ‘Alcohol Prevention Project’ *Centers for Disease Control (CDC). (2013). Youth Risk Behavior Surveillance System (YRBSS). Available [Online]: http: //nccd. cdc. gov/youthonline/App/Default. aspx. Or an equivalent state data system.

Strategic Prevention Framework • This comprehensive data-driven model consists of 5 steps: – – – Needs Assessment Capacity Building and Infrastructure Strategic Planning Implementation Evaluation • It also includes cross-cutting components: – Sustainability – Cultural Competance

Goals of the Alcohol Prevention Project • APP has identified 3 goals pertaining to underage drinking: – Goal 1: Positive Social Norms – Goal 2: Sticker Shock – Goal 3: Active Parenting of Teens

Strategies • Positive Social Norms Approach: Be the Wall – Educate the community on actual vs. perceived norms about alcohol use • Sticker Shock – Place signs or stickers on alcoholic products in retail establishments – To educate consumers on the laws/dangers of providing alcohol to minors • Active Parenting of Teens – A 6 week intensive Active Parenting program for parents and teens – Aims to increase communication, inform and empower parents to set clear limits, empower teens to make good choices and better communication tools – Encourage problem solving skills and teaches families about the dangers of underage drinking

Steps Completed So Far • We have completed – Step 1: Needs Assessment – Step 2: Capacity Building and Community Mobilization – Establish CPAW – *We are currently recruiting for more members* – Step 3: Strategic Planning • We are currently in Step 4: implementing the programs selected – Positive Social Norms – Sticker Shock – Active Parenting of Teens

This Is Where Your Expertise Comes In • The Walton and Jackson Counties have been jointly awarded the Alcohol Prevention Project grant (APP), which is designed to both inform parents of the dangers of underage drinking and empower and educate youth to make good choiceseliminating the early onset of drinking

Help Make the Difference • This grant has the ability to make a significant impact in regard to underage drinking in our counties, but your input is needed to make it happen. We are putting together a coalition of community people dedicated to this mission and we feel that your experience and expertise would greatly benefit these efforts

Activities & Accomplishments • Town Hall: August 2014 • Billboards (8) Across Walton and Jackson Counties: 2014/2015 • Active Parenting of Teens: 2014/2015 • Boys & Girls Club Health Fair: 2014 • Career Fair at Social Circle Elementary School: 2014/2015 • Flash Mob Signs (Walton County): 2014 • Sticker Shock: 2014/2015 • GTI: 2014/2015

Activities & Accomplishments • Counter Mats Law: 2014/2015 • Plaques of Appreciation to all supporters of Active Parenting Teens and Sticker Shock: 2014/2015 • Dance Don’t Chance (Prom) Prevention Activities: 2015 • PSA: 2015 • Partner with Walton Youth Advocacy Board “House of Addictions”: 2014/2015 • Substance Abuse Prevention Day: 2015

Activities & Accomplishments in 2016 • Active Parenting of Teens – 2 cycles in Walton County • Sticker Shock in Jackson County • Billboard Ads in Jackson and Walton Counties • PSA in Bethlehem Theater • Informing, educating, and empowering with “Be the Wall” pledge cards • Substance Abuse Prevention Day at the Georgia capitol • GTI