WISE Coalition is working to prevent and reduce underage drinking and misuse and abuse of prescription medication in White County youth. WISE Coalition also partners with Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and local law enforcement to secure and promote six permanent drug drop boxes in White County. Over 5,700 pounds of drugs have been collected through participation in National Drug Take Back Days to keep them out of the hands of our White County youth. Location of Permanent Drug Drop Boxes: Bald Knob Police Department, Beebe Police Department, Bradford Police Department, Higginson Police Department, Pangburn Police Department, White County Sheriff's Office. WISE partnered with White County 911 Communication Center to develop QuikTip. QuikTip is a free text app for smart phones to anonymously notify local law enforcement about crimes, drugs, bullying, and underage drinking. WISE is currently working to strengthen local social host laws to include a civil fee to adults who provide or allow underage drinking parties at their residence. On September 29, 2015, The City of Beebe Social Host Ordinance was passed to help protect underage citizens of Beebe .
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Arkansas prevention needs assessment survey
WISE Coalition partnered with Region 2 Prevention Providers to implement Arkansas Prevention Needs Assessment Survey (APNA) in White County School Districts. APNA was designed to assess adolescent substance use and related behaviors, and risk and protective factors that predict these behaviors. WISE currently has 8 years of 100% participation for APNA. APNA is administered to 6th, 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students. A total of 2, 789 students were surveyed this year (15/16).
Data available for review at: https://arkansas.pridesurveys.com
Data available for review at: https://arkansas.pridesurveys.com
AvERAGE AGEAverage age of First Alcohol Use 12.8 years old
Average age of First Regular Alcohol Use 14.4 years old Average Age of First Prescription Drug Use- 13.4 years old |
Past 30 DaysAlcohol Past 30 Day Use- 11.4%
Prescription Drugs Past 30 Day Use- 3.3% Drunk or High at School - 7.1 % |
Sources/ LocationSources of Alcohol
1,Someone I Know Age 21 or Older - 29.5% 2.Other- 20.2% 3.Someone I Know Under Age 21 - 14.9% 4.Home with Parents Permission- 13.3 % Location of Alcohol Use 1. Someone's House- 49.9% 2. My Home- 38% 3. Open Area Like a Park, etc. - 6.9% |