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* 1. For purposes of this survey, please check the box that best describes the community you are representing:

Note: If you are representing a school that accepts students from more than one municipality, please check only the municipality in which the school is located.

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* 2. For the purpose of this survey, please check the box that best describes your role/affiliation in the community you are representing:

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* 3. Based on your experience, please indicate the prevalence of substance abuse in the community you are representing:

  Major Problem Sometimes a Problem Not a Problem Do Not Know
Underage Drinking
Alcohol Misuse among Adults
Alcohol Misuse among Senior Citizens
Cigarette Smoking among youth (ages: 12-14)
Cigarette Smoking among youth (ages: 15-18)
Prescription Drug Abuse and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse among youth (ages: 12-14)
Prescription Drug Abuse and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse among youth (ages: 15-18)
Prescription Drug Abuse and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse among adults (age 19 to 25)
Prescription Drug Abuse and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse among Adults
Prescription Drug Abuse and Over-the-Counter Drug Abuse among Senior Citizens
Marijuana use among youth (ages: 12-14)
Marijuana use among youth (ages: 15-18)
Marijuana use among adults (age 19 and older)
Use of inhalants among youth (ages: 12-14)
Use of inhalants among youth (ages: 15-18)
Use of steroids among youth (ages: 12-14)
Use of steroids among youth (ages: 15-18)
Heroin use among youth (ages: 15-18)
Heroin use among adults (age 19 to 25)
Heroin use among adults (over age 25)
Use of ‘Bath Salts’ (amphetamine style drugs) among youth (ages: 12-14)
Use of ‘Bath Salts’ (amphetamine style drugs) among youth (ages: 15-18)
Use of Synthetic Marijuana among youth (ages: 12-14)
Use of Synthetic Marijuana among youth (ages: 15-18)
Other Illicit Drug Use among youth (ages: 15-18)
Other Illicit Drug Use among Adults (age 19 to 25)
Other Illicit Drug Use among Adults (over age 25)

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* 4. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth (ages 12 to 14) are getting alcohol in the community you are representing.

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Liquor Stores
Bars
Alcohol Supply in the Home (without parental permission)
Purchased by Parents for Youth
Underage Friends
Purchased by Adult Family Members/Friends for Youth
Underage Parties
Adult Parties
Schools
Campgrounds

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* 5. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth (ages 15 to 18) are getting alcohol in the community you are representing.

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Liquor Stores
Bars
Alcohol Supply in the Home (without parental permission)
Purchased by Parents for Youth
Underage Friends
Purchased by Adult Family Members/Friends for Youth
Underage Parties
Adult Parties
School
Campgrounds

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* 6. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth are drinking in the community you are representing

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Bars
Home
Friend’s Home
School
Underage Parties
Adult Parties
Campgrounds
Cars
Community Events (festivals)
Neighborhood Parks/Woods/ Secluded Areas (If known, please note specific locations in the 'Other' section below)
Schoolyard
Boardwalk
Shopping Areas

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* 7. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth are getting non-prescribed Prescription Drugs in the community you are representing.

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Home/Family Medicine Cabinet
Friends
Drug-Dealers
Internet
Stores
School
Boardwalk

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* 8. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth are using non-prescribed Prescription Drug and Over-the-Counter Drugs in the community you are representing.

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Home
At a Friend's House
School
Neighborhood Parties
Neighborhood Parks/Woods
Secluded Neighborhood Areas
Schoolyard
Boardwalk

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* 9. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth are getting marijuana in the community you are representing

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Home
Friends
Drug-Dealers
Schoolyard
Boardwalk

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* 10. Based on your experience, please indicate the most common places where youth are smoking marijuana in the community you are representing.

  Very Common Somewhat Common Not Common Do Not Know
Home
At a Friend’s House
School
Neighborhood Parties
Neighborhood Parks/Woods (If known, please note specific locations in the 'Other' section below)
Secluded Neighborhood Areas (If known, please note specific locations in the 'Other' section below)
Cars
Schoolyard
Boardwalk
Shopping Areas

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* 11. Based on your experience, please indicate the reasons youth drink alcohol and use drugs (non-prescribed prescription drugs, marijuana, other illicit drugs) in the community you are representing.

  Major Factor Somewhat a Factor Not a Factor Do Not Know
Influence of Friends /Peer Influence
Easy Access of Alcohol
Easy Access of Marijuana
Easy Access of Non-Prescribed Prescription Drugs
Lack of Parental Supervision
Parent Approval
Academic Failure
School Transitions (moving or changing grades)
Anti Social Behavior
Stress/Escape from everyday reality
Lack of information about the danger/risks
Curiosity about effect
Media (i.e. advertisements, signs, etc.)
Lack of community support systems (counseling, support groups, referral services)
Favorable Factors in the Community Environment (Please specify in ‘Other’ section below)
Little or no legal penalties/ consequences for drinking
Little or no legal penalties/ consequences for using drugs

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* 12. Based on your experience, please indicate the factors that contribute to the prevention of substance abuse among youth in the community you are representing.

  Major Factor Somewhat a Factor Not a Factor Do Not Know
Clear Rules and Regulations in the Home
Significant Relationship with Parent/Caregiver
Clear Rules and Regulations in the Community
Enforcement of Community Regulations
Community Support Systems (counseling, support groups, referral services)
Youth are Socially Competent
Strong Sense of Future Opportunities/Goals
Knowledge of Coping Skills
Belief in Oneself/Self Esteem
Clear Rules and Regulations in The School
Enforcement of School Regulations
Significant Relationship with a Caring Adult
Peer Support in School
Knowledge about the Dangers of Drug/ Alcohol Use
Healthy Messages in the Media
Involvement in Clubs And Organizations
Involvement in Community/School Recreation /Sports Programs
Availability of Substance Free Social Activities for Youth

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* 13. Based on your experience, please indicate the reasons for alcohol misuse (excessive drinking) and drug abuse among adults in the community you are representing.

  Major Factor Somewhat a Factor Not a Factor Do Not Know
Influence of Friends
Easy Access to Alcohol in the Community
Easy Access to Marijuana in the Community
Easy Access to Non-prescribed Prescription Drugs in the Community
Easy Access to Illicit Drugs in the Community
Unemployment
Lack of Alcohol-Free Activities
History of Misuse
Stress/Escape from Everyday Reality
Lack of Job/Career Opportunities
Media
Lack of Information about the Danger/Risks
Lack of Community Support Systems (counseling, support groups, referral services)
Favorable Factors in the Community Environment (Please specify in ‘Other’ section below)
Little or No Legal Penalties/ Consequences for excessive drinking
Little or No Legal Penalties/ Consequences for smoking marijuana
Little or No Penalties/ Consequences for drug use

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* 14. This question is for survey respondents that identified themselves as Parents/Guardians:

  Strongly Agree Agree Undecided Disagree Strongly Disagree
It is okay for parents and other adults to allow underage drinking in their home.
It is okay to allow drinking by youth (under age 18) in private homes as long as it is in a controlled setting (e.g. car keys are collected, designated drivers are assigned).
It is okay to allow drinking by young adults (age 18-20) year old in private homes as long as it is in a controlled setting (e.g. car keys are collected, designated drivers are assigned).
I would be in favor of lowering the drinking age to 18.
I allow underage drinking in my home.
My underage (under age 18) children drink alcohol on a regular basis (one time per month or more).
My underage (under age 18) children drink alcohol on an occasional basis (at least once in the past year).
My underage (ages 18-20) children drink alcohol on a regular basis(one time per month or more).
My underage (ages 18- 20) children drink alcohol on an occasional basis (at least once in the past year).
I monitor the amount of alcohol in my home on a regular basis.
I believe that alcohol is bad for the adolescent brain.
I monitor and secure the prescription drug medications in my home.
It is okay to take someone else’s prescription drug.
Prescription drugs can be just as dangerous as street drugs.
I know where to get information on alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
I talk with my children about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs on a regular basis (at least several times a year).

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