Erase Region
CT Regional Action
Committees
ERASE’s Mission Statement
To foster community coalitions by
providing prevention resources and
support for
data-informed initiatives and behavioral
health promotion strategies.
Services ERASE Provides
Student Survey
Evaluation
Grant Writing
Technical Assistance
Suicide Prevention Training QPR
Behavioral Health Promotion
How ERASE Utilizes its Funding
The Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (DMHAS)
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Drug-Free
Communities program
Local contributions
Recent Any Tobacco Use
Grades 6-8
Bolton 2012
2.3
East Hartford 2011
Enfield 2011
Somers 2012
2.8
South Windsor 2012
Stafford 2010
6.6
Tolland 2010
2.2
Regional 2010-2012
Grade 9-12
8.6
4.9
13.4
16.4
0.9
18.0
16.0
3.0
12.9
14.1
Selected Data from
ERASE Regional Dataset v7
Total dataset=9651 youth
(weighted = 12226 youth)
Recent Marijuana Use
Grades 6-8
Bolton 2012
0.6
East Hartford 2011
Enfield 2011
6.4
Somers 2012
1.6
South Windsor 2012
Stafford 2010
5.1
Tolland 2010
3.4
Regional 2010-2012
Grade 9-12
19.7
7.8
24.1
26.8
25.5
0.8
16.4
20.2
21.4
4.3
22.5
Selected Data from
ERASE Regional Dataset v7
Total dataset=9651 youth
(weighted = 12226 youth)
Recent Alcohol Use
Grades 6-8
Bolton 2012
4.0
East Hartford 2011
Enfield 2011
9.2
Somers 2012
1.6
South Windsor 2012
Stafford 2010
6.5
Tolland 2010
5.1
Regional 2010-2012
Grade 9-12
29.2
10.9
30.7
33.7
30.3
0.3
27.4
24.8
40.6
5.9
31.5
Selected Data from
ERASE Regional Dataset v7
Total dataset=9651 youth
(weighted = 12226 youth)
Recent Rx Drug Misuse
Grades 6-8
Bolton 2012
0.6
East Hartford 2011
Enfield 2011
Somers 2012
0.4
South Windsor 2012
Stafford 2010
1.0
Tolland 2010
1.6
Regional 2010-2012
Grade 9-12
5.0
1.1
2.3
2.7
0.2
5.8
6.3
0.9
2.0
3.4
Selected Data from
ERASE Regional Dataset v7
Total dataset=9651 youth
(weighted = 12226 youth)
Below are several warning signs indicating that
your teen is abusing alcohol or other drugs:
• Changes in appetite or sleep patterns.
This could be characterized by a marked increase or decrease in either or both.
• Deterioration of physical appearance.
• Withdrawal from social or important activities.
• Unexplained need for money or secretive about
spending habits.
Individuals abusing drugs may begin asking for money without a clear reason.
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Sudden change in friends or locations.
Increased interpersonal or legal problems
Change in personality or attitude.
Neglecting responsibilities.
Using despite knowing it is dangerous.
Substance abuse is something that can and likely will get
worse over time. Be proactive and remember that a short
conversation could be the one thing that keeps your teen
from full-blown addiction.
Consequences of Underage Drinking
Children who drink alcohol are more likely to:
• Use drugs: Frequent binge drinkers (nearly 1 million high school students
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nationwide) are more likely to engage in risky behaviors, including using
other drugs such as marijuana and cocaine.
Get bad grades: Children who use alcohol have higher rates of academic
problems and poor school performance compared with nondrinkers.
Suffer injury/death: Including homicide, nonfatal violent crimes such
as rape, robbery, and assault; and property crimes, including burglary,
larceny, and car theft were attributed to underage drinking.
Engage in risky sexual activity: Young people who use alcohol are
more likely to be sexually active at earlier ages, to have sexual intercourse
more often, and to have unprotected sex.
Make bad decisions: Drinking lowers inhibitions and increases the
chances that children will engage in risky behavior or do something that
they will regret when they are sober.
Have health problems: Young people who drink are more likely to
have health issues such as depression and anxiety disorders.
Parent discussion on drug abuse and
addiction with Dr. Volkow NIDA
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jp_wROPEY
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Strategic Prevention
Framework (SPF)
The SPF process:
• Promotes youth
development
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Reduces risk-taking
behaviors
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Builds assets and
resilience
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Prevents problem
behaviors across the life
span of the programs
SPF is to use findings from public health research
along with evidence-based prevention programs to
build capacity and sustainable prevention.
This, in turn, promotes resilience and decreases risk
factors in individuals, families, and communities.
Resources
• http://www.drugfree.org/know-child-using/iknow-my-child-is-using/
• http://www.samhsa.gov/sites/default/files/samhs
a-underage-drinking-resources-national_0.pdf
• http://teens.drugabuse.gov/parents/drugs-andyour-kids
Contact Us
ERASE
70 Canterbury Street
East Hartford, CT 06118
Phone: 860-568-4442
Fax: 860-568-4445
Bonnie W. Smith, MPH, CPH
Executive Director
bonnie.smith@erasect.org
Melisa Luginbuhl
Project Manager
Melisa.luginbuhl@erasect.org
Haley Shoop
Prevention Coordinator
Haley.shoop@erasect.org
http://www.erasect.org