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Substance Abuse Council Key Leaders & Parent Survey 2008
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Answer questions as they relate to you. For most answers, check the boxes most applicable to you or fill in the blanks.
General Attitudes
Please provide your level of agreement with each statement.
 
Strongly Agree
Agree
Disagree
Strongly Disagree
Alcohol and other drug problems are personal and only can be prevented or resolved by individual actions.
Alcohol and other drug problems are community problems which only can be resolved through the active support of the entire community.
The standards and atmosphere of our community is more tolerant of drug and alcohol use than other communities around us.

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Personal Involvement
For the following questions, choose the response that BEST FITS YOUR BELIEF.
In the past 12 months, my personal concern for preventing alcohol & other drug abuse in my community has...
Decreased a lot
Decreased a little
Not changed
Increased a little
Increased a lot

In the past 12 months, my personal knowledge of the risk factors that contribute to alcohol & other drug abuse has...
Decreased a lot
Decreased a little
Not changed
Increased a little
Increased a lot

In the past 12 months, my personal knowledge about the new laws regarding the sale of over-the-counter drugs has . .
Decreased a lot
Decreased a little
Not Changed
Increased a little
Increased a lot

In the past 12 months, my personal knowledge of community programs that address alcohol & drug abuse has...
Decreased a lot
Decreased a little
Not changed
Increased a little
Increased a lot

In the past 12 months, my personal actions to prevent alcohol & other drug abuse in my community has...
Decreased a lot
Decreased a little
Not changed
Increased a little
Increased a lot

I am interested in learning more about community-related alcohol & other drug abuse prevention programs.
Not at all true
Slightly true
Moderately true
Very true

I am concerned about whether my community has sufficient alcohol & other drug abuse prevention programs.
Not at all true
Slightly true
Moderately true
Very true

I believe preventing alcohol & other drug abuse among youth is important.
Not at all true
Slightly true
Moderately true
Very true

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Sector Involvement
Now consider some organizations and institutions who could take responsibility for preventing alcohol and other drug problems in Calhoun County. For each item, please answer whether each should have major responsibility in preventing alcohol and other drug problems in our communities.
 
Yes
No
I don't know
The federal government
State government
City government
Law enforcement agencies
The schools
The health department
The Faith Community
The Media
Parents
Individuals

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Ease of Availability
Now consider the following statements. Would you say . . .
 
Yes
No
I don't know
It is too easy for minors to obtain alcohol?
It is too easy for minors to get tobacco products?
It is too easy to obtain illegal drugs?
There is a lack of education programs to prevent underage drinking in our community?
There is inadequate law enforcement?
There are inadequate recreational facilities?
There is a lack of community concern?
There is a lack of positive role models?
There is a lack of community cooperation?
There is a lack of knowledge about the problem of underage drinking?
There is a community tolerance of underage drinking?
You have heard of the Substance Abuse Council (prior to this survey)?

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Appropriate Age
The following is a list of things people do. Please answer at what age, in years, you think it is appropriate, if ever.
 
Never
Before 18
Between 18 and 21
After 21
Smoking cigarettes
Attending mixed gender parties at night
Drinking more than a few sips of alcohol
Drinking enough alcohol to feel drunk
Drinking alcohol occasionally
Smoking marijuana
Self administer over-the-counter drugs
Self administer prescription drugs

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Responsible Parenting
While efforts to prevent alcoholism and other drug problems should not ignore other age groups, much of our nation's concern about these problems is focused on youth. To assist the Coalition's efforts to reduce alcohol and other drug problems among teens, would you be willing to:
 
Yes
No
I don't know
Set a responsible example in your own use of alcohol?
Make sure teen activities do not include alcohol?
Allow only well-supervised parties for young people in your home, limiting the guests to a number you are able to supervise and not serve alcohol?
Welcome a call from another parent inquiring about your party and the amount of supervision and whether or not alcohol will be served?
Call another parent who is hosting a party to inquire about supervision and availability of alcohol?
Discuss alcohol problems with your children?

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Middle School Supervision
To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following activities for MIDDLE SCHOOL children?
 
Strongly Approve
Approve
Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
Mixed parties or dances that emphasize boy/girl relationships.
Attending rock concerts without an adult chaperon.
Parties supervised by baby sitters, siblings or relatives.
Hanging out at other people's homes when there is no adult supervision.
Sleep-overs or slumber parties without adult supervision.
Shopping or "hanging out" in malls or other shopping areas without supervision.

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High School Supervision
To what extent do you approve or disapprove of the following activities for HIGH SCHOOL Children?
 
Strongly Approve
Approve
Disapprove
Strongly Disapprove
House parties when parents are at work, out for the evening, or out of town.
Open parties or "keggers."
Parent calls parent of the friend who invites a child to sleep over, party, or other activity.
Staying home alone when parents are out of town.
Motel or hotel parties.
Riding around in cars or limos during special events.
Gatherings at locations which inhibit close observance of behavior (such as parks, school playgrounds, alleys, parking lots or restaurants).

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Adult Behaviors
How many times IN YOUR LIFE have you:
Hosted adult parties where no alcohol was served?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not applicable

Hosted adult parties where alcohol was served, but you set guidelines for safety (e.g. two drink limit, collecting car keys, calling a cab, monitoring underage teens to insure no drinking, etc.)
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Locked up your alcohol in a place away from youth?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Locked up your prescription and over the counter drugs in a place away from youth?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Chaperoned a party or event for teens?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Had conversations with your child about the effects of underage drinking on their physical, social, and emotional development?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Pointed out to teens the inappropriate portrayals of people drinking on television shows or movies?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10 to 19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not applicable

Established rules in your home regarding underage drinking?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Established curfews for your teen(s)?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Questioned your teen(s) about their friends?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

Questioned your teen(s) about their whereabouts?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10-19 occasions
20 or more occasions
Not Applicable

How many times during the week do you have a meal together with your family?
Never
1 to 2 occasions
3 to 5 occasions
6 to 9 occasions
10 to 19 occasions
20 or more occasions

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Familiarity/Overall Opinions
How familiar are you with the Substance Abuse Council?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Battle Creek Weed & Seed Program?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Strengthening Families Program?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Calhoun County Underage Drinking Prevention Forum?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Calhoun County Meth Task?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Calhoun Drug Court?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Calhoun County Prescription Drugs Task Force?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with The Nursing Clinic?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

How familiar are you with the Safe Place?
Very familiar
Somewhat familiar
Not at all familiar

What is your overall opinion of The Substance Abuse Council?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Battle Creek Weed & Seed Program?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Strengthening Families Program?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Calhoun County Underage Drinking Prevention Forum?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Calhoun County Meth Task?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Calhoun County Drug Court?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Calhoun County Prescription Drug Task Force?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of The Nursing Clinic?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

What is your overall opinion of Safe Place?
Very favorable
Somewhat favorable
Not at all favorable

I have attended the Substance Abuse Council's meetings, programs, or events in the community approximately _ times...
Never attended
Attended at least one of the above opportunities
Attended two or more of the above opportunities

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Sector
What sector of the community would most closely fit the role or organization you represent?
(Select all that apply.)
Schools
Law Enforcement/Police/Courts
Civic and Volunteer Groups
Religious/Faith Community
Parents
Other substance abuse organizations
Youth Serving Organizations
Government (Local, Regional, etc.)
Business Community
Health Care Professionals
Media

If you answered other in the previous question, please describe:

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Zip Code
What is your residence zip code?

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Gender
Are you male or female?
Male
Female

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Age
How old are you?

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Education
What is your highest level of education that you have completed?
Eighth grade or less
Some high school
High school graduate (or G.E.D.)
Some college
College graduate
Some graduate school
Graduate degree

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Race
What is your race/ethnicity?
African-American
Arab-American
Asian-American
Hispanic-American
White
Other

If you answered other in the previous question, please describe:

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Income
What is your pre-tax household income
150K or above
100K-149K
50K-99K
Less than 49K

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Religion
What is your religion?
Catholic
Jewish
Muslim
Protestant
Other
None
Unsure

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Marital Status
Are you...
Married
Single
Separated
Widowed
Divorced (and not remarried)

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Parent Status
How many children, age 18 years or younger, do you have living in your household now?

Do you have children in any of the following categories...
(Select all that apply.)
0 to 3 years
4 to 6 years
7 to 9 years
10 to 12 years
13 to 15 years
16 to 18 years
Older than 19 years

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Personal Alcohol Use
What is your best estimate of the number of days you drank alcohol during the past 30 days?
1 or 2 days
3 to 5 days
6 to 9 days
10 to 19 days
20 to 29 days
All 30 days

On the days that you drank during the past 30 days, how many drinks did you usually have each day? Count as a drink a can or bottle of beer; a wine cooler or a glass of wine, champagne, or sherry; a shot of liquor or a mixed drink or a cocktail.

Do you have alcohol in your home?
Yes, always
Yes, sometimes
Rarely
Never

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Suggestions
Please provide any suggestions that will assist the coalition in addressing the issue of substance abuse? Please describe:

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