Anderson County Adult Community Survey Question Title * 1. I am concerned about underage drinking in Anderson County? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 2. As a whole, this community is concerned about preventing underage youth from using alcohol? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 3. It is difficult for a youth (under age 21) in Anderson County to find a local establishment where they can buy alcohol? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 4. Underage drinking laws are fairly enforced in Anderson County? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 5. It's okay to allow youth (underage age 21) to drink, as long as they don't drive? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 6. It's okay for youth (under age 21) to drink alcohol at parties? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 7. Youth drinking is just a part of growing up? Strongly Agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 8. In your opinion, what percentage of high school students in Anderson County have used alcohol in the past 30 days? 0-20% 21-40% 41-60% 61-80% 81-100% Not Sure Question Title * 9. In your opinion, where do youth (under age 21) get alcohol? (Please choose only two) From their parent's home Using false/altered ID Purchasing from a bootlegger From a store inside Anderson County From a liquor store outside the county Stealing alcohol Asking older friend/sibling to purchase alcohol Asking an adult stranger to purchase alcohol Question Title * 10. In your opinion, where do youth (under age 21) use alcohol in Anderson County? At a home where parents/adults approve of underage drinkin g At a home where parents/adults are not present At the home of an older friend or sibling On a property that is unsupervised or not monitoried (field, barns, empty lots, etc.) In a car At a local establishment (in or outside the county) Other Question Title * 11. Drink specials ("all you can drink," "2 for 1," "Ladies night," etc.) encourage excessive consumption of alcohol and increase the risk of harmful consequences such as DUI, car crashes, violent behavior, etc? Yes No No influence at all Question Title * 12. Youth who are stopped by police for drinking and driving should be required to attend an alcohol and drug use prevention program? Strongly agree Agree Neutral Disagree Strongly disagree Question Title * 13. In your opinion, which of the following are the three most serious consequences of alcohol use by youth under age 21? Alcohol abuse / addiction / alcoholism Mental, physical and/or emotional problems Violence Sexually transmitted diseases, unplanned teenage pregnancies Driving under the influence, traffic accidents Juvenile delinquency Question Title * 14. Would you support the adoption of a local Social Host Ordinance in Anderson County? (Social Host laws hold adults accountable by allowing police to issue misdemeanor citations with fines attached to any adult who permits underage drinking to occur in their home or property. Even if the adult(s) is not home when the drinking occurs and is unaware of the behavior.) Yes No Comments Question Title * 15. In your opinion, what is the AVERAGE age that youth in Anderson County first begin drinking alcoholic beverages at least once or twice a month? Age 10 or younger Age 11 Age 12 Age 13 Age 14 Age 15 Age 16 Age 17 or older Question Title * 16. In your opinion, overall, how wrong do you think it is for youth (under age 21) to use alcohol? Very wrong Somewhat wrong Only a little bit wrong Not wrong at all Question Title * 17. How difficult would it be for youth under the age 21 to purchase alcohol from a retailer in your community? Very difficult Difficult Easy Very easy Question Title * 18. How difficult would it be for youth under the age of 18 to purchase tobacco cigarettes from a retailer in your community? Very difficult Difficult Easy Very Easy Question Title * 19. In your estimation, what percentage of middle school students in Anderson County considers themselves regular smokers? 0-20% 21-40% 41-60% 61-80% 81-100% Question Title * 20. In your estimation, what percentage of high school students in Anderson County consider themselves regular smokers? 0-20% 21-40% 41-60% 61-80% 81-100% Question Title * 21. In your opinion, how do youth under age 18 obtain tobacco? (Please choose only three) Parents (without parental knowledge) Parents (with parental knowledge) Another adult willing to purchase Older siblings or older friends Peers under the age of 18 Use of a false ID Theft Purchased by a minor at a retail establishment Vending machines Other (please specify) Question Title * 22. During the PAST MONTH have you smoked any cigarettes? Yes No Question Title * 23. In your opinion, how harmful to health is secondhand smoke? Very harmful Harmful Not too harmful Not at all harmful Question Title * 24. People can become addicted to marijuana? Yes No Question Title * 25. It is okay to drive after having smoked marijuana? Depends Yes No Question Title * 26. Trying marijuana once or twice increases your risk of health problems? Yes No Question Title * 27. Prescription drug abuse by youth is a problem in our community? Yes No Question Title * 28. In your opinion, how do youth obtain prescription drugs for illegal use? (Please choose three) Parents (without parental knowledge) Parents (with parental knowledge) Other adults/family Peers Theft Other (please specify) Question Title * 29. In your opinion, is it right or wrong for a young person (middle/high school) to take prescription drugs that are not prescribed to him/her? Very right Right Neither right nor wrong Wrong Very wrong Question Title * 30. Do you think prescription drug abuse is a problem in your child's school? Yes No Other Question Title * 31. In your opinion, is it right or wrong for an adult to take prescription drugs that are not prescribed to him/her? Very right Right Neither right nor wrong Wrong Very wrong Question Title * 32. Is it safer to take prescription drugs without a prescription than it is to take illegal street drugs? Yes No Question Title * 33. Do you think that IV drug use is a problem in the community? (Intravenous or needle use) Yes No Question Title * 34. Do you think IV drug use is a problem in your child's school? (Intravenous or needle use) Yes No Question Title * 35. Methamphetamine use is a problem in our community? Yes No Question Title * 36. I would recognize the materials belonging to a methamphetamine lab? Yes No Question Title * 37. What is your gender? Male Female Question Title * 38. What is your age? 18-20 21-25 26-35 36-45 46-55 56-65 66-75 76 or older Question Title * 39. What do you especially like about Anderson County? Question Title * 40. What would you say are the major social problems facing adults in Anderson County? Question Title * 41. What would you say are the major social problems facing youth in Anderson County? Question Title * 42. What are some steps that could be taken in Anderson County to make the community better? Done