Dorchester Goes Purple - 3 minute survey

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* 1. This survey is distributed to help the Dorchester Goes Purple Committee understand the best ways to prevent and reduce harmful use of substances in our community. This survey is intended for ages 18 or over. However, with parental permission, individuals ages 16-17 may also participate. Please provide an HONEST response to each of the following questions. Thank you!

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* 2. I am a Dorchester County (check all that apply):

Resident

Visitor

Employee

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* 3. Gender?

Male

Female

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* 4. Are you (check all that apply)

A parent or guardian?

A grandparent?

In school or college?

Age 30 or over?

Under 30?

Affected by substance use due to your own use, or a friend, family member, or other loved one's use

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* 5. Through what organization or group did you hear about this survey?

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* 6. Please read each of the following TRUE statements and check the response that indicates the extent you were aware of this fact prior to taking this survey:

	I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Dorchester Goes Purple campaign for 2019 is designed to raise awareness about preventing and reducing harmful use of substances.	Dorchester Goes Purple campaign for 2019 is designed to raise awareness about preventing and reducing harmful use of substances. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Dorchester Goes Purple campaign for 2019 is designed to raise awareness about preventing and reducing harmful use of substances. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Dorchester Goes Purple campaign for 2019 is designed to raise awareness about preventing and reducing harmful use of substances. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Alcohol is the drug used most often by Dorchester County youth, followed by marijuana and tobacco.	Alcohol is the drug used most often by Dorchester County youth, followed by marijuana and tobacco. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Alcohol is the drug used most often by Dorchester County youth, followed by marijuana and tobacco. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Alcohol is the drug used most often by Dorchester County youth, followed by marijuana and tobacco. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Using a prescription drug not prescribed to you or or at higher doses or more often than prescribed is misuse.	Using a prescription drug not prescribed to you or or at higher doses or more often than prescribed is misuse. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Using a prescription drug not prescribed to you or or at higher doses or more often than prescribed is misuse. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Using a prescription drug not prescribed to you or or at higher doses or more often than prescribed is misuse. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Past misuse of prescription opioids is the strongest risk factor for starting heroin use.	Past misuse of prescription opioids is the strongest risk factor for starting heroin use. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Past misuse of prescription opioids is the strongest risk factor for starting heroin use. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Past misuse of prescription opioids is the strongest risk factor for starting heroin use. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Prescription medications should be kept in a locked area.	Prescription medications should be kept in a locked area. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Prescription medications should be kept in a locked area. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Prescription medications should be kept in a locked area. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Unused or expired medications can be dropped 24/7 at police stations, with no questions asked.	Unused or expired medications can be dropped 24/7 at police stations, with no questions asked. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Unused or expired medications can be dropped 24/7 at police stations, with no questions asked. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Unused or expired medications can be dropped 24/7 at police stations, with no questions asked. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
You can become dependent on prescription pain medications even at prescribed doses.	You can become dependent on prescription pain medications even at prescribed doses. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	You can become dependent on prescription pain medications even at prescribed doses. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	You can become dependent on prescription pain medications even at prescribed doses. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
You can ask your doctor about risks of opioids and non-addictive alternatives for treatment of pain.	You can ask your doctor about risks of opioids and non-addictive alternatives for treatment of pain. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	You can ask your doctor about risks of opioids and non-addictive alternatives for treatment of pain. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	You can ask your doctor about risks of opioids and non-addictive alternatives for treatment of pain. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
The Good Samaritan Law protects the caller and the overdose victim from arrest and/or prosecution for simple drug possession, possession of paraphernalia, and/or being under the influence.	The Good Samaritan Law protects the caller and the overdose victim from arrest and/or prosecution for simple drug possession, possession of paraphernalia, and/or being under the influence. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	The Good Samaritan Law protects the caller and the overdose victim from arrest and/or prosecution for simple drug possession, possession of paraphernalia, and/or being under the influence. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	The Good Samaritan Law protects the caller and the overdose victim from arrest and/or prosecution for simple drug possession, possession of paraphernalia, and/or being under the influence. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Anyone can get NARCAN® (naloxone), a life-saving medicine for a known or suspected opioid overdose, even without a prescription.	Anyone can get NARCAN® (naloxone), a life-saving medicine for a known or suspected opioid overdose, even without a prescription. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Anyone can get NARCAN® (naloxone), a life-saving medicine for a known or suspected opioid overdose, even without a prescription. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Anyone can get NARCAN® (naloxone), a life-saving medicine for a known or suspected opioid overdose, even without a prescription. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
The majority of people misusing prescription opioids get them from friends or family.	The majority of people misusing prescription opioids get them from friends or family. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	The majority of people misusing prescription opioids get them from friends or family. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	The majority of people misusing prescription opioids get them from friends or family. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.
Dorchester County Health Department can provide referrals to treatment, help, and support for those who want to stop using substances.	Dorchester County Health Department can provide referrals to treatment, help, and support for those who want to stop using substances. I did NOT know this prior to taking this survey.	Dorchester County Health Department can provide referrals to treatment, help, and support for those who want to stop using substances. I DID know this prior to taking this survey.	Dorchester County Health Department can provide referrals to treatment, help, and support for those who want to stop using substances. I was somewhat aware of this prior to taking this survey.

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* 7. My suggestions for helping prevent and reduce harmful use of substances in Dorchester County are: