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Youth Survey Reports Risk Factors for Alcohol, Drug Use |
STATE OF NEW YORK
OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Dianne Henk, Jennifer Farrell 518-457-8299
diannehenk@oasas.state.ny.us
jenniferfarrell@oasas.state.ny.us
www.oasas.state.ny.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
YOUTH SURVEY REPORTS RISK FACTORS FOR ALCOHOL, DRUG USE
State's Largest-Ever Youth Prevention Survey Identifies Need for Action
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today
released the state's largest-ever youth prevention survey in which New York teens identify the factors that put them at risk
for alcohol and drug use.
Through the 2008 Youth Development Survey conducted by OASAS, more than 92,000 teen-agers in grades 7-12 across
New York identified the factors that can lead to a higher risk of substance abuse. The survey also reported on the protective
factors that can be used to best prevent alcohol and drug use.
Risk factors include characteristics of school, community, family and peer groups, such as crime or low academic
performance. Protective factors, which exert a positive influence, include social bonding to family, school, community and
peers, and healthy beliefs and clear standards for behavior.
We already know that substance use is a problem among our youth, with underage drinking by high school seniors at a
rate of 49 percent compared to 43 percent nationally. This means over 100,000 seniors are drinkers," said Commissioner
Carpenter-Palumbo. "Prescription drug use is now on the rise at 18 percent here in New York for our seniors compared to
13 percent nationally. More than 38,000 seniors have abused painkillers to get high." ..... follow this link to access the
remainder of this article.
The entire report can be accessed at 2008 Youth Development Survey on the OASAS site. It is a
lengthy report. Feel free to download for further reference.
OFFICE OF ALCOHOLISM
AND SUBSTANCE ABUSE SERVICES
Dianne Henk, Jennifer Farrell 518-457-8299
diannehenk@oasas.state.ny.us
jenniferfarrell@oasas.state.ny.us
www.oasas.state.ny.us
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
YOUTH SURVEY REPORTS RISK FACTORS FOR ALCOHOL, DRUG USE
State's Largest-Ever Youth Prevention Survey Identifies Need for Action
State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services (OASAS) Commissioner Karen M. Carpenter-Palumbo today
released the state's largest-ever youth prevention survey in which New York teens identify the factors that put them at risk
for alcohol and drug use.
Through the 2008 Youth Development Survey conducted by OASAS, more than 92,000 teen-agers in grades 7-12 across
New York identified the factors that can lead to a higher risk of substance abuse. The survey also reported on the protective
factors that can be used to best prevent alcohol and drug use.
Risk factors include characteristics of school, community, family and peer groups, such as crime or low academic
performance. Protective factors, which exert a positive influence, include social bonding to family, school, community and
peers, and healthy beliefs and clear standards for behavior.
We already know that substance use is a problem among our youth, with underage drinking by high school seniors at a
rate of 49 percent compared to 43 percent nationally. This means over 100,000 seniors are drinkers," said Commissioner
Carpenter-Palumbo. "Prescription drug use is now on the rise at 18 percent here in New York for our seniors compared to
13 percent nationally. More than 38,000 seniors have abused painkillers to get high." ..... follow this link to access the
remainder of this article.
The entire report can be accessed at 2008 Youth Development Survey on the OASAS site. It is a
lengthy report. Feel free to download for further reference.
