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2 <br /> SNOHOMISH HEALTHY YOUTH <br /> HEALTH DISTRICT YOUTH 1 <br /> it& WWW.SNOHD.ORG SURVEY 6 <br /> YOUTH DRUG USE: WHAT WE CAN DO <br /> Washington State PARENTS <br /> Healthy Youth • Partnership for a Drug-Free America recommends parents look out for <br /> Survey Facts potential signs of drug use, like a loss of interest in hobbies, the <br /> disappearance of money or valuables, and changes in mood or <br /> appearance. <br /> • Questions ask • Safely dispose of any prescription medication as soon as possible. Check <br /> about risk for injury, your local pharmacy or fire and police departments for medication <br /> health behaviors disposal events. Expired or unused medication should not be flushed <br /> and outcomes, down a toilet or thrown out. <br /> alcohol and drug • If you do suspect any illegal drug use, remain calm and not <br /> use confrontational. Get your child the help they need. <br /> • Results are used by SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY GROUPS <br /> communities to <br /> • Most teens overestimate how many of their peers drink and use illicit <br /> support youth and drugs when the majority of teens are not using. Teach them realistic <br /> reduce risks norms to help reduce peer pressure via assemblies, posters, or other <br /> formats. <br /> More info available • Target prevention efforts toward trends in drug use within your region or <br /> at: www.askhys.net age group(s). <br /> • Offer extra-curricular activities and advertise teen events in the <br /> community to encourage participation. <br /> GOVERNMENT <br /> • Snohomish County has identified a trend of higher deaths in heroin users. <br /> For more information, visit www.snohd.org (search "heroin") <br /> • Police and fire departments can host medication disposal events. <br /> Participation by all of the Snohomish County school districts in the Healthy Youth Survey is <br /> much appreciated. School participation allows us to report on the current health status of our <br /> youth and track trends over time. <br /> For more information about the Healthy Youth Survey, check out http://www.askhys.net/or to <br /> see Snohomish County Healthy Youth Survey Fact Sheets go to www.snohd.org. <br /> Rv.03/2017 <br /> Assessment, Planning and Evaluation Center <br /> 3020 Rucker Avenue,Suite 206 Everett, WA 98201-3900 • fax:425.339.8726 • tel:425.252.8856 <br />