Youth Substance Use in Arizona:
Current Trends and Prevention Practices to Mitigate Risk
October 24th, 2022
Comprehensive School Wellness Program
Welcome to our speakers!
Shomari Jackson
Mark Person
Mark supports individuals and families dealing with severe mental illness, substance use, trauma, chronic disease, homelessness, and justice involvement.
Shomari’s dedication to serving, advocating, and creating change is driven by a desire to reshape the systems that have led to the constant loss he and others have experienced because of health inequities.
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Pima County Overdose Deaths (All ages)
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Changing Trends
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Trends continued…
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Drug Overdose Heat Maps (2022 YTD)
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Overdose hotspots in close proximity to the largest districts (based on student population).
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1st community wide fentanyl health alert
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Fentanyl becomes the leading cause of death for youth
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Fast Facts About Youth Substance Use
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PREVENTING YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE
APPLYING STRATEGIES AND ACCESSING RESOURCES
Shomari B. Jackson MPA , October 24th 2022
TODAY'S AGENDA
AZ YOUTH SUBSTANCE
STUDENTS MOST FREQUENTLY REPORTED HAVING EVER USED ALCOHOL (40%), ECIGARETTES (29 %), AND MARIJUANA (28 %), PRESCRIPTION (5 %)
A SMALLER PERCENTAGE OF YOUTH REPORTED USING E- CIGARETTES, ALCOHOL, MARIJUANA, AND PRESCRIPTION DRUGS FROM 2018 TO 2020
MORE STUDENTS USED MULTIPLE DRUGS AT THE SAME TIME ( E. G., ALCOHOL, PRESCRIPTION MEDICATIONS, MARIJUANA, AND OTHER ILLEGAL DRUGS)
MORE POLY USE ( 12 %) THAN PRESCRIPTION USE ALONE
YOUTH SUBSTANCE USE TRENDS
Concentrates is a broad term referring to all products that have been extracted from the marijuana plant. Tend to be especially potent, with THC levels documented at an average of about 40%-70% and reported to exceed 80%. These higher doses of THC are more likely to produce anxiety, agitation, paranoia, and psychosis.
Youth who use e-cigarettes may be more likely to smoke cigarettes in the future. Some e-cigarettes look like regular cigarettes, cigars, or pipes.
Some look like USB flash drives, pens, and other everyday items.
E-cigarette devices can be used to deliver marijuana and other drugs
Counterfeit pills like Percocet is often laced with other addictive and deadly drugs, such as fentanyl or heroin. However, fake “Percs” usually look just like real Percocet. But these fake pills do more than just cause addiction— they lead to fatal overdoses.
MARIJUANA CONCENTRATES
E-CIGARETTES
RX COUNERFIT PILLS
https://nida.nih.gov/publications/drugfacts/cannabis-marijuana-concentrates
WHAT
PROTECTS OUR KIDS?
REASONS FOR USING
To have fun
To deal with stress/sadness To feel good
REASONS FOR NOT USING
Parents/Adult Disappointment Illegal/Arrested
Bodily Harm
PROTECTIVE FACTORS
When youth are recognized and rewarded for their contributions at school, they are less likely to be involved in substance use and other problem behaviors.
When youth are given opportunities to participate meaningfully in important activities at school, they are less likely to engage in drug use and other problem behaviors
When parents and other family members praise or encourage activities done well by a child, youth are less likely to engage in substance use and other problem behaviors
https://www.azcjc.gov/Portals/0/Documents/pubs/AYS_2020_State_Report.pdf
PROMOTING PROTECTIVE FACTORS
INDIVIDUAL
At the individual level, evidence is strongest for the protective nature of self-regulation skills, relational skills, and problem-solving skills.
RELATIONSHIP
The well-being of parents and other caregivers, the presence of a caring adult, and positive relationships with peers improve a childs well being
COMMUNITY
A positive school environment, a positive community environment, and economic opportunities are important for the at risk populations
EVIDENCE BASED PREVENTION
Are the best practice solutions any community can implement
Prevention providers have to know the cultural beliefs, societal norms, and local attitudes towards substance misuse and mental health
https://preventionactionalliance.org/learn/about-prevention/the-best-kind-of-prevention-evidence-based-prevention
RESOURCES AND PRACTICES
THERE ARE MULTIPLE DATABASES AND REGISTRIES THAT LIST PREVENTION PROGRAMS THAT ARE BEING USED TO BUILD SELF EFFICACY AND YOUTH LED PROGRAMS
PRACTICES
Youth Leadership Life Skills Training
Public Information and Social Marketing Community Education
S C I E N C E C L A S S
O L D M E A D S E C O N D A R Y S C H O O L
ACES DEFINED
ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES (ACES) ARE POTENTIALLY TRAUMATIC EVENTS THAT CAN HAVE NEGATIVE, LASTING EFFECTS ON HEALTH AND WELL- BEING. THESE EXPERIENCES RANGE FROM PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, OR SEXUAL ABUSE TO PARENTAL DIVORCE OR THE INCARCERATION OF A PARENT OR GUARDIAN.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE 14 ( 4 ) , 1998
WHAT’S WRONG WITH YOU?
WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?
Adverse Childhood Experiences
Arizona Youth Ages 12 – 17
(Arizona Youth Survey, 2020)
61% have experienced one or more ACEs
Most common?
40% - Parents separated or divorced
33% - Living with adults who insulted you
29% - Living with an alcoholic Ethnic minority children have disproportionately higher share of 6+ ACEs
HEALTHY RESILIENT COMMUNITY
CULTURE | CONNECTION | HEALING
SANKOFA
“It is okay to go back and get what was lost”
AFFIRMING BELIEFS AND BUILDING IDENTITY
AZ ACES CONSORTIUM
THE ARIZONA ACES CONSORTIUM IS A COLLABORATION OF MORE THAN ONE HUNDRED INDIVIDUALS, STATE, COUNTY, AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS WORKING TOGETHER.
CERTIFICATION
The ACEs Consortium is growing its community of certified ACEs trainers that Provide trainings to spread the awareness of ACEs, toxic stress and resilience.
TRAININGS
Trainings for school staff, administration, and educators on the short-term and long-term impact of trauma
TIC SCHOOLS
To network, gather resources, information and knowledge, spread awareness of the impact of trauma, and increase support to ensure that children traumatized by ACEs succeed in school.
HARM REDUCTION
HARM REDUCTION IS A SET OF PRACTICAL STRATEGIES AND IDEAS AIMED AT REDUCING NEGATIVE CONSEQUENCES ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG USE.
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
ILLICIT DRUG USE IS PART OF OUR WORLD
DRUG USE IS COMPLEX & MULTI- FACETED
QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL- BEING
NON- JUDGMENTAL PROVISION OF SERVICES & RESOURCES
PWUD ROUTINELY HAVE A REAL VOICE
PWUD ARE THE PRIMARY AGENTS OF REDUCING HARM
ONE SIZE DOES NOT FIT ALL
Abstinence goals
Variations and inequities
Reasons to incorporate harm reduction in your youth programming...
...Must provide services to aLL youth in need especially those at the highest risk. Failure to use Harm Reduction excludes many youth with the greatest need of service
HARM REDUCTION WITH YOUTH
PEER TRUST
Centering Youth Experiences & perspectives
RESOURCES & ENGAGEMENT
Engaging youth in community OD outreach and community support
PEER SUPPORT
Young people who have successfully navigated life challenges promoting belonging, hope and empathy to their peers
REDUCING STIGMA
Educate students about smashing the stigma of addiction to drugs and alcohol to eliminate shame and change public opinion
WHAT IS USED TO REVERSE AN OVERDOSE
NALOXONE IS A SAFE DRUG, AND IT IS DESIGNED ONLY FOR THOSE WHO HAVE AN OPIOID OVERDOSE
GROWING CONCERNS ABOUT STUDENT OPIOID USE AND FENTANYL SPECIFICALLY
NALOXONE CAN QUICKLY REVERSE AN OVERDOSE - AND SAVE LIVES
EVERYONE SHOULD HAVE ACCESS TO NALOXONE AND SAFER USE SUPPLIES TO STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY.
FIND OUT WHERE TO GET SUPPLIES NEAR YOU - EMAIL SONORAN PREVENTION WORKS AT SUPPLIES@SPWAZ.ORG
Thank you
SHOMARIB. JACKSON@ GMAIL. COM
480 . 292 . 6942
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